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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Three Porcelain Noire Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Haviland & Parlon Limoges Porcelain 15 Pieces Coffee Set, 1986
Located in Cagliari, IT
A beautiful coffee service in the finest Limoges porcelain, "Assuan" decoration. Although the decoration is no longer in production, it continues to amaze with its timeliness. It inc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Tea Set, Model Sahara from 1920s, in Cabana Style
By Royal Epiag
Located in Vienna, Austria
Porcelain tea set, model Sahara from the porcelain manufactory Epiag Royal, Czechoslovakia.
Company Epiag, later included in the Carlsbad manufactory, is ...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tray with Mercury Gold Milan, Fornasetti Manufactory, circa 1950
By Fornasetti
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Çini Porcelain Dinner Plate, Decorated Both Sides, Set of 6
By DAY Studio
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Porcelain vase decorated with woman and flowers, 1980s.
Measures: 21 x 8 cm.
In ve...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, White & Blue
By DAY Studio
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
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Lotus" Porcelain Service, Large Round Dish, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Lotus" porcelain service. Large round dish decorated with pink lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 28.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Trio Of Porcelain Flower/Ring Hands
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take the time to read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This is an original t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Kato Tsubasa
By Kato Tsubasa
Located in New York, NY
Pale blue celadon glazed porcelain vase by Kato Tsubusa (b. 1962)
Incised with maker's mark, together with a signed wooden box,
Japan, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1990s "Flying" Charger Porcelain Plate by Suisse Langenthal BOPLA! Voyage Series
Located in London, GB
A 1990s Suisse Langenthal charger porcelain plate "Flying" by Suisse Langenthal from their Voyage series. Made in Switzerland. In very good vintage condition. As stated on the bas...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
By DAY Studio
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, Çini Porcelain Breakfast Plate, Decorated on Both, Set of 6
By DAY Studio
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paula Murray, Glazed Wheel Thrown Sculptural Porcelain Bowl, Canada, C. 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
Paula Murray (b.1958) - Glazed studio pottery sculptural bowl - wheel thrown porcelain with manipulated body - signed and dated on the base - Canada - circa 1997.
Excellent condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Pink
By DAY Studio
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mary Rich Islamic Influence Gold Lustre Patterned Porcelain Studio Pottery Bowl
By Mary Rich
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish studio pottery porcelain miniature teapot with Islamic influence design in rich gilding on a green coloured ground by renowned potter Mary Rich (b.1940) and dating from the 20th Century. The small barrel...
Category
20th Century English Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Twelve Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service.
Twelve plates decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s.
Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent conditi...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Heljä Liukko-Sundström For Arabia Limited Edition Mother & Child Wall Plates
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair vintage Arabia porcelain wall plates from the Mother and Child Series by Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b.1938) for Arabia, Finland and mad...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with handle, White & Blue
By DAY Studio
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 Cappuccino Cup without handle, Beige
By DAY Studio
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
By DAY Studio
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
By DAY Studio
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 Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Beige & White
By DAY Studio
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 Without Handle, White&Blue
By DAY Studio
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
Set of Six Fine Porcelain Cups and Saucers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of Six Fine Porcelain Cups and saucers.
Set of six fine porcelain cups and saucers in their box, in spring colours.
Box: h: 7cm, w: 27cm, d: 25,5cm
Category
20th Century European Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Inspired White and Gold Unique Porcelain Plates by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your dining experience with Golden Grace porcelain plates. These festive white plates feature elegant gold lustre for a touch of luxury. Heat resistant and uniquely crafted, ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Set of Six Porcelain Tea Cups Butterfly Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain cups with saucers are painted by hand with a charming hands-free modern decor. The set comes as a set of six hand painted cups with a butterfly decor...
Category
2010s German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of six demitasse cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
003 Zinc
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan.
Dishwasher saf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Danubio Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
By Matteo Thun
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate by Scholten & Baijings
002 Petal
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwasher sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
002 Petal
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in japan by 1616 / arita Japan. Dishwasher safe....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts.
By Peter Strang.
In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing. The man wears an argyle sweater a...
Category
20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
"Castro", Spain. Coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Teacups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service.
9 teacups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s.
The cup measures: 10 x 5 c...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, "Ice Blossom" Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. "Ice Blossom" coffee service for eight people. Coffee cups with saucers and plates, 1980s.
The coffee cup measures: 8 x 7.7 cm.
The saucer measures: 1...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups & Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this tea cup and saucer, from the Scipione collection, is decorated on the outside with African red enamel intertwined with small gol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Pink "Lotus" Porcelain Coffee Service for 12 P
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Set of 3 Unique Ceramic Artisan Vases Handmade in Spain, White / Natural
By Manolo Eirin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Porcelain
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup Plates. Excellent condition. Very elegant.
Category
1990s French Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Lotus" Porcelain Service, Pierced Bowl, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Lotus" porcelain service. Pierced bowl decorated with pink lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 13 x 5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Corinth Lidded Tureen in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
German floor vase in ceramic. Chamotte clay. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal.
Six rare Suomi porcelain dinner plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s.
Diameter: 24.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 11 Deep Corinth Plates in Blue Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Two Lotus Sauce Boats in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Two Lotus sauce boats in porcelain decorated with light blue lotus leaves. 1980s.
Measures: 16.5 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Bassist
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
KPM Porcelain Mocha Set
Located in Sharon, CT
Important continuation of The Bauhaus Aesthetic from KPM-one the main
manufacturers of Bauhaus designed porcelain. This small and delicate Mocha Service is for six, Pot, Creamer an...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Arzberg, Chromatics, Germany. Large modernist porcelain tray.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arzberg, Chromatics, Germany. Large modernist porcelain tray in golden brown and black.
Late 20th century.
Measurements: L 38.0 x W 23.5 x H 2.5
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Porcelain Dish with Beetles Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
This completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dish is made by Sofina porcelain in Bavaria. Hand-painted with a large stag beetle and other beetles. Rimmed with a platinum...
Category
2010s German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Summer" Coffee Service for Four People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Summer" coffee service for four people with jug, four cups, seven saucers and creamer.
The cream jug is from the winter series.
Marked.
Pitcher: H 2...
Category
20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup, dinner and bread Plate
By Christofle
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
Category
1990s French 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.