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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Saffron Black Vanity Tray in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Black Vanity Tray in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Ro...
Brass
Dansk Large 13" Serving Platter
By Dansk
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large ceramic serving platter by Dansk. Features a blue and brown striped design. Nice large size for a variety of dishes. Made in Japan, manufacturer mark on the bottom. Measures ...
Ceramic
Taurus Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Taurus Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Sagittarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sagittarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict ...
Brass
Libra Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Libra Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
Aries Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Aries Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
Capricorn Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Capricorn Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict th...
Brass
Pisces Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Pisces Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the...
Brass
Cancer Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Cancer Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Virgo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Virgo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
Leo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Leo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the inef...
Brass
20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Metal
Large Gien Rambouillet Wild Boar Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Platter
By Gien
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking large hand-painted ceramic serving platter from Faïencerie de Gien, France, featuring the iconic Rambouillet hunting series. This impressive piece showcases a beautifully ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Gemini Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Gemini Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the ...
Brass
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
Resin
Evil Eye Trinket Tray Small in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Trinket Tray Small in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not wel...
Brass
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. De...
Resin
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from precious Rose quartz. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, also available: Medium L 30, W 28, H...
Rose Quartz
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by ...
Resin
Tray in Vintage Brass Finish and Mirror Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large rectangular decorative tray features an aluminium frame in a vintage brass finish and a mirrored glass base. This piece serves as a functional and decorative element for i...
Glass, Mirror
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Imperial Grey Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, also available: medium L 30, W 28, ...
Marble
Vintage Serving Tray in Lucite Tortoise and Brass, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian oval vintage serving tray in Lucite with tortoise pattern and brass handles. Very good condition with minor scratches.
Brass
20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Metal
Italian Gilded Tray with Mirror and Twisted Rope Frame, 1970
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Rectangular gilded tray with a mirrored base and a frame imitating a twisted rope.
Metal
Pietra Tray Travertine by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Tray presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a subtle asymmetry and free-form shape, this...
Travertine
Tiger & Hare Trinket Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiger & Hare Trinket Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Wisdom in a bowl. Borrowed from the timeless tales of the Panchatantra, this piece retells a classic jungle fable: a fierce ...
Brass
Saffron Towel Tray Dark Blue in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Towel Tray Dark Blue in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient...
Brass
$600Sale Price|50% Off
Ivory Shagreen Tray
By Fabio Ltd.
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...
Stainless Steel
Plate Platter Tableware Pink Assisi Stone Collectible Design Italy Hand-carved
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from pink Assisi stone. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Medium - L 30 W 28 H 1.8 cm, also available: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1....
Marble
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Round Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Les Ottomans, Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Iron
Saffron Red Tray Small in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Red Tray Small in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans pri...
Brass
Evil Eye Trinket Tray Large in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Trinket Tray Large in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not wel...
Brass
"Rettangolare" Leather Tray Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather tray, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. This tray has two different colors: one for the inside and th...
Leather
Christian Dior Style Lucite And Vienna Straw Italian Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined tray featuring a solid lacquered brass frame that encloses a clear lucite panel, within which an authentic Vienna straw weave is set. The composition, light yet s...
Brass
20th Century Salmon Aluminum and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still good condition...
Metal
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
Resin
Mumbai My Love Trinket Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mumbai My Love Trinket Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Mumbai Meri Jaan. A love song in brass for a city always in motion. This memento gathers Mumbai as it’s felt—iconic moment...
Brass
Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite, Wheat and Dried Flowers, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning serving tray was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The board or platter has a rounded shape and rais...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cheese board. Inspired by everyday needs, this ceramic charcuterie board is specially designed to increase and enhance the lovely experience of sharing a dinner with friends or your loved one. Beautiful to look at and highly functional, this cheese board will give your table setting and daily routine a fun and unique artsy touch. Each piece is entirely made by hand and glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic cheese platter...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Handcrafted Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil....
Ash
Plate Platter Serveware Solid Green Ming Marble Hand-carved Collectible Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from green ming marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Medium L 30, W 28, H 1.8 cm, also availa...
Marble
TRAVE – Minimalist Tray in Solid Walnut Wood by Rui Alves
By Rui Alves
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed by Rui Alves, this tray showcases a simple rectangular shape featuring a useful rim on the edges - a plane surface and two elements that support and elevate it. The simplici...
Wood, Oak
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Rectangular Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1960. Rectangular well with curved corners, flat narrow shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including ma...
Sterling Silver
Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter has a refined flair. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape features raised edg...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Green Quartzite Marble Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from semi-precious green quartzite. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 3...
Quartz
Vintage Arthur Court Grape Motif Serving Tray, Silver Aluminum, 1995
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking vintage Arthur Court serving tray from 1995, crafted in silver-toned cast aluminum with the designer’s signature grapevine motif. This rectangular platter features an intr...
Aluminum
$451 / item
Set of Wooden Decorative Boards
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2022 Set of 4 hand-carved Wooden Boards The family of boards are hand-carved from walnut and oak. The boards will become a key item in every kitchen...
Oak, Walnut
Jeff Koons "Tulips" coupe service plate by Bernadaud, France
By Jeff Koons
Located in East Quogue, NY
Bright and colorful, this Jeff Koons "Tulips" porcelain plate was produced by Bernadaud and made in Limoges, France. It is a Limited Edition of #181/2500, numbered on the back of the...
Porcelain
Jeff Koons "Lips" Coupe service plate by Bernadaud
By Jeff Koons
Located in East Quogue, NY
Bright and colorful Jeff Koons "Lips" porcelain plate produced by Bernadaud, Made in Limoges, France. Limited Edition #315/2500, numbered on back of plate. Sold with its original Be...
Porcelain
Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 6 in Green Marble Collectible Handmade
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles...
Marble
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Round dish diameter: 29.5 cm. In ex...
Porcelain
Nuptse Platter Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Nuptse Platter Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps no greater ascent - physically or spiritually - is imagined than in the Himalayan range. These revered mountains are plac...
Brass
$75,454 / set
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères French, Early 20th century Total weight: 29,400 grams Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Silver
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver 10-Inch Round Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Round well, wide and curved shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 5765G...
Sterling Silver
Medium Bowl in Green Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of green. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor...
Resin
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver 10-Inch Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1960. Round with stepped rim. Smart and functional. Nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and pat...
Sterling Silver
$275Sale Price|20% Off
Glass tray
Located in Lugo, IT
Resin or plastic tray. Good condition. Thanks
Resin, Plastic
Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique and natural rim. These are handmade to the...
Ash