Modern Sterling Silver
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Antique American Modern Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, circa 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. stand has well and large l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
RUBAN Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RUBAN Set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
A Silver Havdalah Compendium Attributed to Peter Ehrenthal Circa 1970's
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary silver Havdalah compendium, attributed to the renowned 20th-century silversmith Peter Ehrenthal, is a masterwork of Jewish ceremonial art and craftsmanship. Richly...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Olivier Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Olivier set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Jardins De Giverny Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
JARDINS DE GIVERNY Set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
OCEAN Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Rare Oversized Sterling Silver & Brass Mezuzah by Pica & Joan Adria Kahn (1994)
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary, large-scale mezuzah is a rare and striking example of contemporary Judaica, crafted from sterling silver and brass. Measuring an impressive 24 centimeters long by...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Silver tray by Georg Jetel for Alton Sweden 1980 Signed and dated
By Alton
Located in Paris, FR
anOne of a kind silver tray designed by Georg Jetel
(1934-2012) for ALTON Falköping in 1980
Signed and dated. Weight ca 1082 grams
Minor wear
Silver tray hand Textured
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
A Sterling Silver Necklace by Resia Schor
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite sterling silver necklace is a masterful creation by Resia Schor, a celebrated artist and jeweler renowned for her organic, sculptural approach to metalwork. Though mar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Victorian Modern Sterling Silver Decanter in Christopher Dresser Style
Located in New York, NY
Victorian modern sterling silver and glass decanter. Made by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor in Birmingham in 1884. Clear glass cylinder on round...
Category
1880s English Antique Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare and Stunning Sterling Silver Pitcher by Tane Orfebres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern sterling silver pitcher designed and crafted by Tane Orfebres in Mexico. The pitch is decorated with features of the mythical Quetzalcoatl design on the handle, base and lid a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Sterling Silver Hanukkah Lamp Attributed to Ilana Rappaport
Located in New York, NY
This striking sterling silver Hanukkah lamp, attributed to renowned Israeli silversmith Ilana Rappaport, is a masterful example of contemporary Judaica design. Composed of nine indiv...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oryx Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ORYX set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze.
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns.
It is possible to order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
SONIA Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
METROPOLIS Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
METROPOLIS set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Stratus Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Bertel Gardberg Silver Creamer and Sugar Bowl with Tongs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bertel Gardberg (1916-2007) has been called the father of Finnish Silversmithing. His works are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as in many importan...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Dutch Silver Hanukkah Lamp, 1886
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Hanukkah lamp made in the Netherlands in the late 19th century.
The backplate presents a large menorah with a stepped base and a long oval detachable servant lamp affixed to its top.
Menorah is flanked by clusters of grapes and grape leaves, framed by two columns adorned with floral and foliate wreaths.
At top, a pierced Star of David with decorative foliage scrolling embellished on each side.
Affixed to the lower portion of the backplate is a separate covered compartment containing eight long oval oil receptacles with tapering points.
The drip pan...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
.925 Modern Silver Espresso / Demitasse Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An espresso spoon for the modern coffee connoisseur - crafted with passion and precision by Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn.
Made with high-...
Category
2010s Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995, this fabulous, modern, Elizabeth II, sterling silver child's set comprises of an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, decorated with yellow and red ...
Category
1990s English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist, Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, Amethyst Crystal, Peter Casswell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by Peter Casswell, this handsome, Modernist design Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, is plain in style, and features an u...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Silver Plate Sea Lion Wine or Champagne Cooler
Located in London, GB
This stylish modern wine cooler is a charming piece of luxury barware, carefully sculpted in the form of a sea lion and finished in silver. The sea lion is modelled in a sitting pose...
Category
20th Century English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Dish Designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver dish designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen,
Denmark. 1990’s.
Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
H: 9,5 cm/ 3 3/4''
L: 56 cm/ 22''
W: 46 cm/ 18''
Among the giants of Danish...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Villa D’este Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VILLA D’ESTE Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
UTOPIA Set of 2 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
UTOPIA set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze
Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns
It is possible to order all products separately or set of 4 piece
Table spoon
Table fork
Table knife/meat knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GWEN Set of 3 pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze by Richard Lauret
Set of 3 pieces (Table spoon, table/fish forks, table knife or meat/fish knife) ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
$4,305 / set
Gabriel De Vecchi - Solid Silver Vase Italian Design Xxth
By De Vecchi 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver vase contemporary Italian design
dated and signed.
Dimensions: height 24 cm - width 10 cm
the base 14.5 cm X 9 cm
Material: 1st grade silver...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern sterling silver 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 sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Arval Argenti Valenza, Graziella Laffi, and Missiaglia 1846. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $57,336 while the average work can sell for $1,947.
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