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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bonbonniere by Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bonbonniere with enamel decoration on the lid, designed by Henning Koppel in 1968. The lid is a separate piece and lifts off. Additional information: ...
Category

20th Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

fferrone Contemporary Decorative Dark St. Steel Medium Bowl Vessel Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong contemporary architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the minimal Maison collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Mid Century Fontana Arte Glass Pocket Emptier, signed FX, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Beautiful glass pocket emptier Attr. Max Ingrand produced in Italy around the 50s/60s by Fontana Arte. Signed 'FX'. In Very good vintage condition.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Spherical Ball Shape Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Decorated 24kt Gold Luster
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions: D 35 cm, H 40 cm. The entire manufacturing process is handmade in Italy. The vas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Titled, Last Meal 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

Temptation III, a Unique Multicolored Glass Sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
Temptation III, is a hand-blown glass sculpture by the collaborative artists Hanne Enemark (Danish) and Louis Thompson (British) Incorporating an outer form in clear and pink glass which contains a multitude of white glass canes and candy-colored, glass hundreds and thousands. The piece is topped with a glass cherry with a silver sterling stem...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Brass Riser Adspera I 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

Large Gear Bowl in Matte White by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Coral Red Murano Glass Bowl with 24-Karat Gold Attributed to Donà, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Coral red Murano glass artistic bowl with 24-karat gold, attributed to Alberto Donà, 1990s. This is a unique art piece, entirely handmade with blown glass in the Italian island of M...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

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

Sculpture Form No_005 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture form No_005 by AOAO Dimensions: W 27 x D 12 x H 48 cm Materials: Ceramic bisque Color options available upon request. The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Waves No 245, a unique glass bowl in Yellow, Pink and Orange by Neil Wilkin
Located in London, GB
'Waves No 245' is a beautifully crafted, handblown glass bowl by the British artist, Neil Wilkin. Taking a painterly approach, Neil Wilkin merges his colours to create a larger palette of soft hues. Utilising both transparent and opaque glass adds to the soft aesthetic of each piece adding an ethereal effect. Since graduating in 1981, Neil Wilkin has used his skills to produce exquisite, luxury glass from his workshop. Clients from every sector include individuals, interior designers, property developers, architects etc. Companies include -Thomas Goode, The Grove, Asprey, Liberty, Cunard, Disney, Grosvenor Estate and Four Seasons. His specialist restoration skills earned him coveted commissions including the ‘blanks’ for the Royal Windsor...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Handmade 21st Century Silver Bathed Brass OHO Sculptural Centrepiece
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
OHO is a brass plate with a retro taste and a futuristic twist: a precious artisan object entirely hand crafted. This creation comes from a research on different possible combinations of tubular elements. Its outline, similar to the sequence...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Monde Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Monde contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white, orange and gray. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considerable cause...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Teak fruit bowl made in Denmark
Located in Lugo, IT
Teak Fruit Bowl Danish production Good condition Thanks
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Teak

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Stella Tray Murano Glass Teal Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Stella tray Murano glass Teal Blue color. Designed in 2014, the year in which the collaboration between Alessandro Mendini and Purho began, Stella Lar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Sculptural Darkened Minimal Steel Centerpiece Tray with Two Vessels
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the sculptural Maison Collection is comprised of a serving tray, medium bowl, and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Temptation I, a Unique Multicolored Glass Sculpture by Enemark & Thompson
Located in London, GB
Temptation I, is a hand-blown glass sculpture by the collaborative artists Hanne Enemark (Danish) and Louis Thompson (British) Incorporating an outer form in clear and pink glass which contains a multitude of white glass canes and candy-colored, glass hundreds and thousands. The piece is topped with a glass cherry with a silver sterling stem...
Category

2010s British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Italy Round Blown Clear Glass and Brass Vase in Chrome Finish
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary round blown clear glass vase is full made in Italy. The round glass turns on its square brass base in chrome finish. The shape is like a sculpture, very beautiful w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Cup "Mida" White Glazed with Bronze Handcrafted Inside, by Gabriella B
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic Cup MIDA white outside, handcrafted bronze inside cod. CP002 Measures: H. 70.0 cm. D. 55.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

INCANTO AMARANTO Ceramic Centerpiece-Sculpture by Nino Basso - Unique Piece
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the art of ceramics with the INCANTO AMARANTO Centerpiece/Sculpture, an exclusive piece created by hand by artist Nino Basso. Inspired by nature, this fine art object stand...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Round Cake Stand, Varnished Brass 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

Euridice Large Glass Centrepiece by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A centrepiece characterized by many irregular facets, carved into a transparent material. An elegant and refined creation by Borek Sipek. Borek Sipek (1949-2016) studied interior de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Silver Centerpiece
Located in Milan, Italy
Silver leaf. Signed. Weight 320 g.   
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "POSACENERE" Marble Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Centerpiece designed by Giusti & Di Rosa Size model 1 : Diameter cm 30 x height 6 (available also in size diameter cm 20 x height 4) Materials: black Portoro-Red Bilbao Designer: Gi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

21st Century Agment Centrepiece with Lapis Lazuli Elements by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts intersects an archetypal plane conveying a cosmic sense of transformation. Stone and metal combined create functional sculptur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Large Gear Bowl in Matte Black by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centerpiece with sophi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

Zibul "I Piccoli" Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Zibul Murano contemporary mouth blown clear glass vase with streaks of ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection which originates from the idea of offering a col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Sturm Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Sturm contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with light sea foam green base and and sea foam green and white stripes. Part of the I Piccoli collecti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Traditional Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden and Lacquered Center Piece
Located in Weesp, NL
Presenting a timeless treasure: "Elegance in Ebony and Crimson." Delight in the allure of this exquisite handcrafted Japanese centerpiece, adorned with a sleek black painted wooden...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Copalera No. 5 Incense Burner by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 9.5 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone

Centerpiece Platters Serveware Carrara Marble Honey Onyx Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Centerpiece / serving plate in white Carrara marble with honey onyx inlay. Material: White Carrara marble, honey onyx. Dimensions: D 33 H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx, Marble

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

Centerpiece Dish by Christofle
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Silver plate dish by Christofle made in France. Dish measures 17" wide, 6.75" deep and 1.75" high.
Category

1990s French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #13, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Leather-cast
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 pro...
Category

2010s American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Cast Aluminum and Brass Fish Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical cast aluminum and brass centerpiece or platter of impressive size and detail; excellent vintage condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Contemporary Collectible Vase Hand Painted Porcelain Ceramic
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted from the finest terracotta, the Tarquinia Cassata vase has light blue brushstrokes floating on a warm pink enamel surface. The top is crowned by a rough-edged rim, and in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

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

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Huge "Spinal" Glass Vase by Marten Medbo, Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind white and purple glass vase by Swedish ceramic artist Marten Medbo. A very nice centerpiece!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

New Modern Centerpiece in White Michelangelo Marble, 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

Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Orazio marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 18.9 x 14 x 5.8 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia Please note that the Cibic pieces wit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Enson Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Enson contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white glass, purple glass and red stripe. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ogiva Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Ogiva contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in an elegant combination of transparent steel colored glass, opaque milk white, grey and black glass.       ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Multicolor Toucan Couple Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! 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

Fan-10 White Bowl by Formafantasma
Located in Milan, IT
Matching contemporary taste for unadorned elegance, this cylindrical bowl by duo Formafantasma in matte white ceramic was showcased at the 2019 Milan Design...
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

Kappa Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Kappa contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in light clear blue with shades of blue detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but gi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Tondo Doni Brucomela Sculpture by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A playful and colorful addition to an elegant home, this sculpture can be displayed anywhere in a modern house or can be used to display floral compositions, thanks to the opening at...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Constellation, a clear & black glass sculpture with gold leaf by Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
Constellation is a unique glass sculpture created from clear and black glass with gold leaf detail. Handcrafted in blown and sculpted glass by the British artist Louis Thompson. Acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of glass centerpieces in the style of Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of centerpieces made of thick glass using a hand-tabbed technique. The pair is in the style of the great Fontana Arte manufacture made in the 1980s. In the pair we find ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Handmade 21st century brass OHO sculptural centrepiece
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
OHO is a brass plate with a retrò taste and a futuristic twist: a precious artisan object entirely hand crafted. This creation comes from a research on different possible combination...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Vendome Large White Porcelain Centrepiece by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Centrepiece in white porcelain with a beaded decoration in relief. An elegant and refined creation by Borek Sipek. Borek Sipek (1949-2016). After studying interior design at the sch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size M, 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

Plate Centerpiece Tray Bowl Decorated Ornament, Wall Dish Majolica Red, In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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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