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Modern Porcelain

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Studio Job for Makkum Pottery Textural Relief White Matt Porcelain Plate
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing limited edition porcelain textural relief plate is a piece of art and sculpture with coded messages of things, objects and symbols all ...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Amélie Handcrafted Cruet, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Pink "Lotus" Porcelain Coffee Service for 12 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Pink "Lotus" porcelain coffee service for twelve persons. 1980's. Consisting of 12 coffee cups with saucers, 12 plates, sugar / cream set and coffee po...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage French Porcelain Round Vase with Painted African Women and Pure Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. French round vase...
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Early 2000s French Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Onega White Porcelain Cup, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The kitchen took a new revolutionary appeal when Matteo Thun designed its series of white decorated porcelains for Memphis Milano. The rite of the quickie espresso changed forever wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Corinth Lidded Tureen in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Corinth lidded tureen in blue painted porcelain. Modernist Finnish design. Dated 1979-80. Measures: 22 x 12.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

"Summer Stroll" Porcelain Figurine by Lladro, Spain, "Young Girl with Umbrella"
By Lladro, Juan Huerta
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made and retired in 1991 by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it is entitled "Summer Stroll...
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1990s Spanish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie. A set of six demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design. 1980’s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Diam...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Topkapi Set of 6 Porcelain Plates Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magical atmosphere of the hidden places of the Ottoman Sultans this is what this collection represents Come and join in this mythologigal then uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Villeroy & Boch Stella hotel white bone china sugar bowl with cover by Villeroy & Boch Timeless and modern, the Chic Stella Hotel blanc de chine porcelain collection exemplifies urban elegance. With a sophisticated silhouette composed of pure white, premium bone porcelain, this is perfect both for everyday use or formal gatherings. Redefine elegance with this Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel 12 oz, 0.35 L. White bone porcelain sugar bowl, featuring a fresh, white color, tts simple silhouette and color creates contrast, allowing your colorful, fresh dishes to become the focal point of any dining area. Use this sugar bowl to serve sugar to sweeten hot beverages and cold drinks. This piece features a traditional form with a royal feel designed to add visual interest to your tabletop presentation. Timeless, contemporary design, perfect for serving sugar table...
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20th Century German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Çini Porcelain Breakfast Plate, Decorated on Both, Set of 6
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Çini porcelain plates derived from an extensive research and deconstruction of traditional Ottoman tile work. While the patterns are repeated regularly in...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Plate in Porcelain from 1989
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Christmas plate in porcelain from 1989. In good condition. Signed. Diameter: 27 cm. Limited edition.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Soup Coupe Plate White Enamel Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Studioline offering bowl, Versace Porcelain, Le Reve de Noel Decor
Located in Madrid, ES
Rosenthal Studioline offering bowl, Versace Porcelain, Le Reve de Noel decor, colored and golden, marked, 22 cm x 22 cm very good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tortoise Tumbler/Vase in Nymphenburg porcelain by Ted Muehling
Located in München, Bavaria
We are offering a set of 4 of the Ted Muehling Tortoise tumblers in pure Nymphenburg white bisque porcelain. They are wonderful as drinking vessels or as small vases. Dishwasher safe...
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2010s German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ikat Ceramic Dessert Plates - Set of 6
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Modern Set of 3 Unique Ceramic Artisan Vases Handmade in Spain, White / Natural
Located in Carballo, ES
Geometry set of 3 vases made of ceramic. The vases are vitrified so they are made to place water inside, with high quality stoneware in the Galician town of Buño, known throughout th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Contemporary Modern, Çini Porcelain Dinner Plate, Decorated Both Sides, Set of 6
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Çini porcelain plates derived from an extensive research and deconstruction of traditional Ottoman tile work. While the patterns are repeated regularly in...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Pink
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tray with Mercury Gold Milan, Fornasetti Manufactory, circa 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Tray with Mercury. Milan, Fornasetti Manufactory, circa 1950. Porcelain. Brand: graphic symbol with "Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy" and "T" in gold. Dimensions: height 1.7 cm; 13...
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20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

German floor vase in ceramic. Chamotte clay. Ca 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
German floor vase in ceramic. Chamotte clay. Hand-glazed. Glaze in ocher yellow and dark brown tones, with green glaze on the inside. Approximately from the 1960s. Indistinctly marke...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Bowl with Lotus Leaves
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Bowl decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Measures: 17 x 10 cm. In excellent condition. St...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white craquelé edge dinner coupe plate from the Chestnut collection has an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brilliant...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup, dinner and bread Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 15 Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge PlatesSoup 5 soup 5 dinner 5 bread Plates. Excellent condition. Very elegant.
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1990s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 Porcelain

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Ceramic

Set of Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup, dinner and bread Plate
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge for 1 person 1 soup 1 dinner 1 bread Excellent condition. We have 5 sets
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1990s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Porcelain vase decorated with woman and flowers, 1980s. Measures: 21 x 8 cm. In ve...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Modernist Coffee Pot in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Modernist coffee pot in porcelain. Dated 1953-56. Measures: 22 x 17 cm. In excellent conditi...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Uzbek Gold Tea Cups, Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Drawing inspiration from traditional Uzbek design, this tea cup & saucer set features a modern take on the classic Ikat chevron pattern. The timeless elegance of gold adds a touch of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

"Castro", Spain. Coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Castro", Spain. Coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer in gray-blue and white porcelain. Modernist style. Geometric pattern. 1960s/70s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Coffee...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

1980s Elisabeth Pott-Bischofberger Design Vases "Eclore" Hutschenreuther Set 4
Located in Biella, IT
minimalis op art sculpture four original "eclore" vases "solifleur" in glossy white porcelain op art was designed by Elisabeth Pott-Bischofberger for renowned West German firm Hutschenreuther in the 1980's. She won the 1983 Design Award for 'Eclore' very perfect condition A for the entire vintage set, like new product...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

La Menagerie Ottomane Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Menagerie Ottomane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Fruit Bowl is decorated outside with a blue yellow and green décor crowned by a...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Porcelain Teapot with a Bamboo Handle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Porcelain teapot with a bamboo handle. Beautiful orange glaze. Dated 1953-56. Measures: 23 ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century European Porcelain Dish in Oval Shape
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
European porcelain dish, oval in shape and with slightly wavy edges. Decorated in blue on a white background, the center stands out with a bucolic scene depicted in soft tones. Two s...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain. Saxophonist from the clown orchestra. Late 20th century. Measures: 8 x 3.5 cm. ...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Two Lotus Porcelain Lidded Tureens
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Two Lotus porcelain lidded tureens decorated with light blue lotus leaves. 1980s. Measures: 22 x 19 cm. In excellent co...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 11 Deep Corinth Plates in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. 11 deep Corinth plates in blue painted porcelain. Modernist Finnish design. Dated 1979-80. Measures: 22 x 3.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings 001 Matcha Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection, Funkis Porcelain Teapot, Austria, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection. Funkis porcelain teapot. Austria, 1980s. Measures: 28 x 27 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Bowl, Volcanic, Porcelain, Modern Sculptural Centrepiece, Stracciatella
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Stracciatella is the inaugural piece from Tellurico’s ongoing Telluride project—an award-winning series of sculptural vessels crafted in a proprietary Volcanic Porcelain. This striki...
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2010s Dutch Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Handcrafted Cutlery Drainer, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size / Colors
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Amélie Handcrafted Cutlery Tray, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colors
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain. Bassist from the clown orchestra. Late 20th century. Measures: 7 x 5.5 cm. In e...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the beauty of winter with La Menagerie d’Hiver, a set of 6 porcelain plates designed for mountain lovers. Each plate features intricate, hand-ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare salt / pepper set in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Porcelain Coupe "COCARDE DE SOIE"
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Hermès porcelain coupe "COCARDE DE SOIE".
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1980s French Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, White & Blue
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the beauty of winter with La Menagerie d’Hiver, a set of 6 porcelain plates designed for mountain lovers. Each plate features intricate, hand-ap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Three Porcelain Noire Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Three porcelain noire mocha cups with saucers in black and white fluted porcelain, 1980's. The cup measures: 6.3 x 5.2 c...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 13 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Danubio Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Matteo Thun – mindful of his family’s tradition of use of ceramic materials – wagers on white for a series of porcelain vases turned and shaped by hand, including Danubio (1983), mad...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Bowl in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi bowl in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 17.5 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne large oval rim platter has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylized flower...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with handle, White & Blue
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup without handle, Beige
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Navy
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Beige & White
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Modern porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include 1616 / Arita Japan, Maharam, Scholten & Baijings, and Fornasetti. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $19 and tops out at $4,750 while the average work can sell for $383.

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