Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray:
(3 pieces)
8" x 15" x 1"
8" x 19" x 1"
8" x 23.5" x 1"
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of ...
Category
2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Set of Iza Mug by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Iza Mug by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.2" x D 5.2"
Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process
Platalea studio was born out of a passion fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, natural oil wax
Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructe...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Travertine Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Travertine
Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Marble
Hand Embroidered Capri Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world
ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered St. Moritz Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world
ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered Aspen Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world
ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Hand Embroidered St. Tropez Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world
ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Pink Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Marble
Ginori 1735 "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set of Two Moka Cups and Saucers, 2023
Located in Cagliari, IT
The "Il Viaggi di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, and particularly Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and his wife Salacia, the collection represents an unconventional vision of the art of the table, a dialogue between classical and modern. Drawings of the gods decorate plates, placeholders, cups and vases, and bold, unexpected colours infuse the chinaware with personality. With Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection, Ginori 1735 reinterprets the table in a modern vein with uniquely designed objects that are veritable artistic installations.
Luke Edward Hall is an English artist and designer. Luke's philosophy is shaped by his love of storytelling and fantasy. Born in 1989 is described by both The Times and The Guardian as a "rising design star". He was educated at Central Saint Martins, and worked for Ben Pentreath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Porcelain
Valle Narrow Medium Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
VALLE NARROW Small Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Black Copper Bai He Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bai He tray
Black copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
Category
2010s Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Copper
Set of 4 Kartell Medium Dune Trays in Pink by Mario Bellini
By Kartell, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The semi-transparent material of these trays with internal sculpting varies in chromatic intensity and luminosity and projects a magical three-dimensional illusion onto the surface holding glasses and cups. Images fluctuate and flow in these trays. Like mountain streams, rivers of lava, fiery flames. Animated images of the caprices of wind and light. Like the waves on the sea, desert dunes or the shimmering reflections of silk. These rainbow-colored trays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal
Set of Two Hand Beaded Placemats by Amy Seybert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two hand beaded placemats. The unique designed placemats are hand beaded with Glass, Wood and plastic beads - the shape is a departure from the...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Beads
Modern Aluminum Appetizer Cutlery Flatware Forks Pick Sticks and Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a modern set of flatware for appetizer small forks-picks with a sculptural holder.
The set includes six picks and one holder. All made in Aluminum.
No stamp pr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 5 Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, natural oil wax
Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructe...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Hand Beaded Placemats by Amy Seybert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four hand beaded placemats. The unique designed placemats are hand beaded with Glass, Wood and plastic beads - the shape is a departure from th...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Beads
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cups in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the new year, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
The Wallis Flatware, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made from high-gra...
Category
Early 2000s Korean Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the New Year, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957. Available in different colors, the grey / mint green version is a limited edition ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Ghidini 1961 Cestino 2 Large Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Set of 12 Modernist Pale Crimson & Black Hand Embroidered Ecru Linen Napkins
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set of twelve napkins were realized in Morocco in Northern Africa. They feature hand embroidery in pale crimson with black accents depicting stylized gargoyles, sugges...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Linen
Lilì and Lulù Oil and Vinegar Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Lilì and Lulù make up a set of oil and vinegar dispensers, this couple of characters is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Lilì and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 4 Kartell Medium Dune Trays in Crystal by Mario Bellini
By Kartell, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The semi-transparent material of these trays with internal sculpting varies in chromatic intensity and luminosity and projects a magical three-dimensional illusion onto the surface holding glasses and cups. Images fluctuate and flow in these trays. Like mountain streams, rivers of lava, fiery flames. Animated images of the caprices of wind and light. Like the waves on the sea, desert dunes or the shimmering reflections of silk. These rainbow-colored trays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal
Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the new year, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Napkins Tray in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkins holder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numbered edition per year, marine blue ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Cuppone Large Brass Bowl by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cuppone is a large brass bowl that belongs to the Tablejoy collection, a family of tableware designed by Aldo Cibic, characterized by an upbeat, vivid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Maharam Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray by Scholten & Baijings
002 Poppy
Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku New Standard.
Scholten & Baijings for Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Maharam Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Small by Scholten & Baijings
001 Zest
Oak with blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku new standard.
Scholten & Baijings for Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Maharam Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Tray Large by Scholten & Baijings
003 Glacier
Oak with Blocks textile graphic. Made in Japan by Karimoku New Standard.
Scholten & Baijings for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Copper by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Copper
Glass Decanter, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxication offerings of your libation to the evening.
Category
2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cheese Shaker by Cini & Nils
By Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A masterfully designed modernist cheese Shaker of impeccable quality made of Lucite and stainless by Cini & Nils, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Oil Decanter, Made of Patinated Brass, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of brass and hand tarnished, the oil seems to magically move from the container to the spout without the two being connected. This piece, with it visual disconnects, is all abou...
Category
2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Italian Travertine and Nickel Ashtray by Marble Art
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous solid Italian travertine and polish nickel freestanding ashtray by Marble Art Italy
Dim: 15.75” high 6” deep 6” wid
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Travertine, Nickel
Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection
By Paolo Rossetti
Located in Weesp, NL
Indulge in a timeless blend of artistry and espresso with the exquisite mint 1997 Fossile Espresso cup from the Artist Cups Espresso Tazzine D’Autore Illy...
Category
1990s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Coasters Set of Four. Formed from Brass Sheets and Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-formed from a sheet of brass, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expressed through the process of production, each piece is then tarnished or darkened giving it ...
Category
2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 4 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuto A Nido D’ape glass vase, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 23...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Carving Set by Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautifully designed fork and knife carving set crafted from stainless steel by Cini & Nils, OPI Milano in original boxes.
Measure: Second piece: D 0.75", W 10".
Serving pieces.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italic Lace Round Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The city of Siena in 1440 birthed the original lace items that provided the inspiration for a range of table accessories. Back then they were made with a crochet hook, now they are m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Trivet 1. Formed from Brass Sheets and Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-formed from a sheet of brass, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expressed through the process of production, each piece is then tarnished or darkened giving it ...
Category
2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
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