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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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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

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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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

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.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino 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

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
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...
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2010s 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 Caravaggio fruit bowl underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, where...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Teapot with Heater
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Teapot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. ...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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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...
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20th Century German Modern Porcelain

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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

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Porcelain

Corneille, Dutch Cobra Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Çini Decorated Porcelain Coffee Cup &Saucer 90ml, 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

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Porcelain

Uzbek Gold Tea Cups, Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Porcelain Uzbek gold tea cups, set of 2 Inspired by the chevron traditional Ikat pattern with gold this set of tea cups is a new sparkling way to make yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Coralla's Mugs Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, Coralla's mugs are of her own design and a symbol of her work. This Michelangelo Coralla's mug is material and earthy, and like the gr...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio dinner plate underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, whe...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Porcelain

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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...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Two serving dishes decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Round dish diameter: 29.5 cm. In ex...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage White Bisque West German Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Porcelain
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A vintage white bisque vase featuring an organic textured 'exposed rock' relief pattern designed by Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1980s...
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1980s German Vintage 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 Apollo Bianco plate leads us into a magic world. Shades of blue lapis lazuli evoke the magic of oriental novellas. A fairytale is...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Le Bois Hand Painted Ceramic Plates Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Italian maestry meets nature Le Bois is a magnificent collection hand painted on ceramic plates.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Pink
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 Platter Ø36cm Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this rim platter, from the Scipione collection, is sprinkled on the rim with a light decor of golden dots and thin circles; all around the edge, a narrow, African red decor...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Heide Warlamis for Vienna Collection, Funkis Porcelain Teapot, Austria, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio tea cup and saucer is painted both inside and outside with red, yellow and light-blue splotches on a white enamel; an elegant golden rim turns inside like a medieval tower...
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2010s 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, these chestnuti fruit bowls are decorated outside with a warm sandy surface covered with little multicolor dots. Set of 2 fruit bow...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Six rare Suomi porcelain lunch plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these Craquelé edge dessert coupe plates from the Chestnut Collection. The original golden crackled edge emphasizes the warm sandy sur...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

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 Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Scipione red dessert plate is enameled with a brilliant African red décor, enriched by intertwining golden nuggets and brushstrokes and a thin golden rim. Set of 2 dessert coupe plates, red, measures: Ø22cm Villa Borghese, Scipione collection Hand painted porcelain Hand painted 24-karat gold Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Scipione line is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes ancient Roman military...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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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.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi porcelain serving dish decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 33 x 27 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Spoon Size: 13.5 Ø x 4.5 H cm Spoon Holder Size: 9 x 5.5 x 2 H cm Material: Porcelain and gold Collection: ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain

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Gold

Extensive Rosenthal Porzellan Serivce Mythos by Paul Wunderlich
Located in Berlin, DE
Extensive Rosenthal Porzellan Serivce Mythos by Paul Wunderlich Very extensive porcelain service from Rosenthal, designed by Paul Wunderlich. The porcelain service consists of man...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Telluride, Stracciatella, Big Bowl, Centrepiece, Volcanic Porcelain, Vessel
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Stracciatella is the first object from the project Telluride, a big bowl create in Volcanic Porcelain. In 2021 the Stracciatella Big Bowls has been awarded th...
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2010s Dutch Modern Porcelain

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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

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white drop edge dessert coupe plates from the Chestnut collection have an original golden drop edge decoration emphasizing the e...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne Dessert Rim Plate has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylised flowers; su...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Bowl by Karl Scheid
By Karl Scheid
Located in New York, NY
Hand thrown porcelain bowl in silky matte white and celadon colored glaze with petal rim in light pink Marked with workshop mark and dated 1994 (stamp), Germany.   
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1990s German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these Scipione red soup plates are enameled with a brilliant African red decor, enriched by intertwining golden nuggets and brushstrokes and a thin golden rim.  Set of 2 soup coupe plates, red, measures: Ø22cm Villa Borghese, Scipione collection Hand painted porcelain Hand painted 24-karat gold Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Scipione line is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes ancient Roman military...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

La Menagerie d'Hiver Set of 4 Dinner Plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
La menagerie d'hiver: A collection for mountains' lovers made in Italy out of porcelian.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Apollo Bianco Platter leads us into a magic world. Shades of blue lapis lazuli evoke the magic of oriental novellas. A fairytale ...
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2010s Italian 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: 20 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Porcelain

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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.
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1970s German Vintage 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

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, theses white Craquelé edge dessert coupe plate from the Chestnut collection have an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brill...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Handcrafted Spoon Rest, 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

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Scipione dinner plate has the rim sprinkled with a light decor of golden dots and thin circles all around; all around the edge, a narrow, African red rim, punctuated with golden dots; at the center very delicate splotches of pink and light blue with sprinkles of golden dots. Set of 2 dinner rim plates, measures: Ø27cm - 10.6in Villa Borghese, Scipione collection Hand painted porcelain Hand painted 24-karat gold Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Scipione line is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes ancient Roman military...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Oval Plate has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the blue yellow and green décor...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne Rim Charger has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylized flowers; subtle l...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white drop edge oval Rim Platter from the Confetti collection has an original golden drop edge decoration emphasizing the brilli...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white craquelé edge soup coupe plates from the Chestnut collection have an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the elegant ...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Handcrafted Milk Jug, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size/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

Materials

Ceramic

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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