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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Occhi vase collection, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, consists of three different vases made of crystal murrine and coral glass. Indo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Vintage Carrara Marble and Lucite Swivel Ice Bucket Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern white Carrara marble and lucite swivel ice bucket is from the 80's. The white marble has grey veining to it. The lucite top pivots out and swivels. The lucite top is 3" H and the bottom marble is 5" H. it is heavy because of both components. This makes for great barware and your entertaining needs. The lovely Christofle decanter...
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1980s American Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Carrara Marble

Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
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...
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2010s South American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stone, Metal

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Time Hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

1970s George Schreber 1 Cent Canada in Plexi / Lucite Cube Sculpture
Located in Biella, IT
George Schreber 1 cent year '74 Canada, sculpture cube in plexi / lucite design years 1970. Signed George Schreber in the superior side, your see in the photo's particular. Mea...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Copper

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by 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. Numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 38 cm,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Blown Glass

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow by Carlo Scarpa
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palpito Glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Ivory Shagreen Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory Shagreen and hand beaten stainless steel tray with black leather presentation box Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Linen

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Ghidini 1961 Perished Napkin Holder in Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Cestino 3 Cylinder 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Half Moon Blown Glass Bowl with Marble Base by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Half Moon is a small bowl composed by a base in marble and a small blown glass bowl. The product is available in two version: with Carrara marble base or with gray Versilia marble. ...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Carrara Marble, Marble

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Set in Gold by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Salt and pepper in stainless steel with PVD treatment Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monoli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Étagère Olala Tray in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Characterized in typical Hutten’s style, with the oversized round handle, the étagère OLALA brings joy to every dinner where it is used for its elegant and sophisticated appearance. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Salt and pepper in brass with PVD treatment The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Small Botany Dining Table in Brass and Wood by Tomek Rygalik
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Family of tables characterized by the elegant sophisticated metal structure supporting the glass tabletop. Inspiration from turn of century outdoor furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Ghidini 1961 Perished Round Tray in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of danc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Left Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on the water surface of a pond. So these small Ninfee tables float and can stand alone, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candlesholder 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Thinker & Walkman Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Candles 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 a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Red by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Time hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mint is a mouth blown borosilicate glass jug with a wide shape and with a handle that help a firm grip. Mint is a little masterpiece where the Paola C.’s craft...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Blown Glass

Cuppone Ceramic Cup by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cuppone is a ceramic cup designed by Aldo Cibic, it is available in two color versions (terracotta and grey). The product is part of Table Joy Collection...
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2010s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Ghidini 1961 Trio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Trio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 3 kg Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x 58 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Double O Tray in Stainless Steel by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As an extension of the Double-O collection of the famous champagne cooler, Richard Hutten designs the Double-O tray. A fun and essential object that brings surprise and panache to th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Venini Battuti Glass Vase in Blue by Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 35 cm, H 45 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Ghidini 1961 Bio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Bio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 2.35 Dimensions: W 40 x D 17 x 42 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Copper

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine Opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. Handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Dew Trivet Designed by the Swedish Design Studio Objecthood, 2015
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The dew trivet is designed by the Swedish design studio objecthood. The trivet is sand cast of solid brass, with a polished surface and a natura...
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2010s Swedish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Andy Warhol American Modern "Marilyn" Pattern Dinner Plates
Located in Queens, NY
29 Andy Warhol American Modern dinner plates featuring a pop art "Marilyn" pattern in assorted colorways. (PRICED EACH)(See other dishes in this pattern: REG4158, REG4159) Condition...
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20th Century American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Red by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Time Hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Colors: Black and Ivory Tempera series Candle Holder...
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2010s North Korean Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Shell

French Saucer Vague
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Venini Palpito Glass Vase in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palpito glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Black and White After Leger Limoges Porcelain Plates Vintage Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lithographic black and white Porcelain plates is by a design after Leger manufactured by Limoges France. They are vintage...
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1970s French Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Peill & Putzler Vintage Incised Circle Glass Ice Bucket or Vessel Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural forms glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and Putzle...
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1970s German Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Glass

Handmade Centrepiece Tema E Variazioni n°399 White Black Burnished Gold
Located in MILANO, IT
The art of the table is manifested in this hand-decorated porcelain centrepiece with gold accents: Fornasetti's unmistakable decorative style makes it a true collector's item. Any...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Ceramic

Italian Murano Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Signed Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of turquoise, green, red, pink, purple and clear. It is signed something like Starzii. It...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Blown Glass

Italic Lace Round Placemat in Brass 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 made using photogravure. They give a modern twist to an ancient version a memory and style soundly based in the traditions of this part of Italy. This gave rise to “Italic Lace”, a collection of refined placemats and coasters, designed for those who love to dress the table with elegance that is never casual. The finishes include shiny brass, glossy black, red and classical white. In 2003, designer, Maurizio Galante, teamed up with trend forecast analyst and designer Tal Lancman, to form Interware. Their crossover vision transverses the different design disciplines, from fashion to furniture, interiors, architecture and gardening. As the duo moves freely between disciplines, they revisit domains equipped with new understandings, insights and observations. The process results in a multi-faceted concept, with a subtle balance between the pragmatic and the irrational. Interware’s philosophy proposes a series of objects/companions; expressive, amusing, and thought-provoking designs, bestowing owners with their friendly presence. The team works on all elements of design and production, from trend research, to marketing, including definition of brand image, strategy, communication, packaging, and presentation. Clients and collaborations include American Express, Baccarat, Boffi Italia, Baleri, Chopard, Driade, Elipson, Felissimo Japan, Itochu Japan, Nokia, Nymphenburg, Pommery, Tai Ping...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Dewert Signed Vintage Silver-Plate Cocktail Mixer or Pitcher with Spoon Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall elegant chic Italian ribbed silver-plate signed vintage cocktail mixer or pitcher has a curved handle. There are 2 areas of ribbed lin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Large Set of Tommi Parzinger Dining Ware for Dorlyn Silversmith, in Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large set made for Dorlyn Silversmith and designed for Tommi Parzinger. Counting all pieces, are a total of 11. Most of the pieces are stamped.
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1960s American Vintage Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Trivet 2. 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 hand rubbed or darkened giving i...
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2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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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 ...
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2010s American Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Artesian Concrete Bowl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An artesian concrete bowl/plate, a masterpiece of design that marries form with function. Crafted from solid concrete, this decorative dish boasts a substantial heft, emphasizing its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Concrete, Cement

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Find a broad range of unique Modern more dining and entertaining 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 more dining and entertaining created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern more dining and entertaining 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 more dining and entertaining, popular names associated with this style include Ghidini 1961, Kartell, Venini, and Patricia Urquiola. 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 more dining and entertaining differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $41,720 while the average work can sell for $560.

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