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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio rim platter underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, wher...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushe...
Category
2010s European Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hermès Porcelain Coupe "COCARDE DE SOIE"
By Hermès
Located in Weiningen, CH
Hermès porcelain coupe "COCARDE DE SOIE".
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
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. Outside, this Apollo Bianco Coralla's Mug has a deep blue décor enriche...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Oval Platter 36x24 Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces)
Color: Beige and gold
Size: 12 Ø x 6 H cm, ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Set of 2 Medium Sauce Plate Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Set of 2 medium sauce plate (2 pieces)
Color: Beige and gold
Siz...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
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 one, from the Berry collection, is painted with a warm and brillia...
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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese 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 Confetti Collection have a unique golden crackled rim emphasizing the lively multi-c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Oval Platter 41x28cm Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé edge oval rim platter from the Confetti Collection has a unique golden crackled rim emphasizing the lively multi-color d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Red Burgundy, Gold and Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups, Set of 3, 1967
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of three (3) vintage red burgundy, gold, and black porcelain coffee or tea cups, Mid-20th century, 1967.
Side tables shown in image search 1s...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Two Lotus Porcelain Lidded Tureens
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Important Pair of Heinrich German Porcelain Jars, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important pair of Heinrich German Porcelain jars
20th century
polychrome and gilt decoration, with floral motifs and reserves with classic...
Category
20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Porcelain Vases with Christmas Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Completely handmade porcelain vases hands-free painted with a modern and clear Christmas winter XMAS in two different colors per item.
Rimed by hand with a fine 24-carat gold line. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Coupe Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne soup coupe plate has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor of stylised flowers; sub...
Category
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 Confetti Collection have an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the brillian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Modern Vintage André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces)
Color: Beige and gold
Size: 13.5 x 4.5 H, 9 x 5.5 x 2 H cm
Material: Porcelain and gold
Colle...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Salt and Pepper Shaker in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus salt and pepper shaker in porcelain decorated with light blue lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 7 x 5.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Salad Bowl is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Porcelain Teapot with a Bamboo Handle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Porcelain teapot with a bamboo handle.
Beautiful orange glaze. Dated 1953-56.
Measures: 23 ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage 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, this Caravaggio soup plate underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, where...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio Charger underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, where pa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
001 Matcha
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in japan by 1616 / arita Japan. Dishwasher s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
003 Zinc
Porcelain with grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio salad bowl underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, wher...
Category
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, this white Craquelé edge soup coupe plate from the Berry collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the brilliant whit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Hand painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed fruit bowls have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of light pink sand sprinkled with black dots.
Set of 2 blue seabed fruit bowls, measure: Ø 13 x 5cm - 5.2 x 2in
Seabed collection
Hand painted porcelain
Made in Italy
First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Seabed collection paints the bottom of the sea as seen through a lens.
Each Coralla Maiuri product is entirely hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. Slight variations of decor and color from one to another are not only normal, but to be expected as a sign of their uniqueness
For large quantities, production lead time to be confirmed
Suitable for dishwasher and for microwave oven.
Category
2010s European Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
002 Petal
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese 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
Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Platter is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegance....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 2 Coffee Cup With Saucer Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Set of 2 coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces)
Color: Sage green
Size: 5.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 80 ml
Materia...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Tureen Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Tureen is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegance. The green enamelled shade fades as it moves away from the top towards a light pink bottom...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Set of 2 Coralla's Mugs Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
This Blue Marble Coralla's mug, shaped by Coralla Maiuri herself and a symbol of her work, is painted with a shiny white glaze outside emphasized by the elegantly thin golden handle ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces)
Color: Blue and gold
Size: 12 Ø x ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Set of 2 Chinese Rice Bowl Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese rice bowl (2 pieces)
Color: Blue and gold
Size: 12 Ø x ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo oval plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Spoon with Holder Set Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces)
Color: Blue and gold...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Charger is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegance....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Bowl by Scholten & Baijings
001 Matcha
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan.
Dishwasher s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese 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
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Modernist Coffee Pot in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Modernist coffee pot in porcelain. Dated 1953-56.
Measures: 22 x 17 cm.
In excellent conditi...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage 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, this blue marble Craquelé edge soup plate coupe has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the elegant white with its blue yellow and green décor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this medium-sized Michelangelo oval plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Plate in Porcelain from 1987
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Christmas plate in porcelain from 1987.
In good condition.
Signed.
Diameter: 27 cm.
Limited edition.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Plate Small by Scholten & Baijings
001 Matcha
Porcelain with grid textile graphic. Glossy surface with matte underside. Made in Japan by 1616 / arita japan. Dishwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Coffee Cup with Saucer Artisan Brush André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces)
Color: Blue and gold
Size: 5.5Ø x 5.5H cm, 80 ml
Material: Por...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Oval Rim Platter Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand crafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio Oval Rim Plate underlines tradition thanks to its expressive decoration of big red, yellow and light-blue splotches, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Plate in Porcelain from 1989
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Christmas plate in porcelain from 1989.
In good condition.
Signed.
Diameter: 27 cm.
Limited edition.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Medium Sauce Plate Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Set of 2 medium sauce plate (2 pieces)
Color: Sage green
Size: 9 Ø x...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Set of 2 Chinese Soup Bowl Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese soup bowl (2 pieces)
Color: Sage green
Size: 12 Ø x 6 H...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Set of 2 Chinese Rice Bowl Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese rice bowl (2 pieces)
Color: Sage green
Size: 12 Ø x 5.5...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
By Thomas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic, Pottery
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. Outside, this Caravaggio Coralla's mug is painted with blue dots on a l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Spoon With Holder Set Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Chinese spoon with spoon holder set (2 pieces)
Color: Sage green
Si...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Derek Clarkson Studio Pottery Brown Crystalline Glazed Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Studio Pottery bottle vase decorated in crystalline glazes by Derek Clarkson (1928-2013) dated 2000. The porcelain bodied vase stands on a na...
Category
Early 2000s English 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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