Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in copper green glaze with white speckled base. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to high...
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Plates Platters Serveware Set Rose Quartz Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Rose quartz.
Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, medium L 30, W 28, H 1.8 cm and big L 36, W 35, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Quartz
Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Imperial Grey Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33, H 1.9 cm.
Pieruga proudly creates el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Valle Set, Bar Champagne Bucket, Tray & Pitcher, Silver Alpaca & Horn
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Medium Vase Handcrafted, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech glass Stella medium vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they contain. For everyday use or formal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Reflect Cast Solid Bronze Bottle Opener Design Object
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Cast in solid bronze in a small Northwest foundry, our bottle opener is a study in reflection. Its overall shape is reflected on two planes. Its materiality shimmers warmly with refl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Dupont Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface ...
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Fluted Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set by fferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Fluted Talise pitcher carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique that blends two types of glass, the fluted talise can be used with the funn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Revolution Carafe in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary minimal Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of hand blown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Medium Water Wine Glasses, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed medium glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Clear Water and Wine Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution water and wine glass - set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pu...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Plates Platter Serveware Set Pink Onyx Imperial Grey Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Imperial grey marble and pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 x W 20 x H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 x W 28 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Set of Two Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Cutting Board Platter Serveware White Carrara Marble and Brass Inlay Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Serving plate/cutting board in white Carrara marble with engravings and brass inlay. Velvet finishing.
Dimensions: L 40 W 21 H 1.5 cm
Material: White Carrara marble, brushed brass.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mini Snifter Big Bertha Clear, 2.5 oz
Located in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Mini snifters may be ordered in both clear and color variations as a gift serie of miniatures. Slim Lady, Long Fellow, Long Face, Moon Face, Stout Gentleman and Big Bertha are welcom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Plate Platters Serveware Orange Onyx Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plate from orange onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very preci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx
Medium Snifter Big Bertha Clear, 26.0 Oz
Located in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Medium snifters may be ordered in both clear and color variations as a gift series of miniatures. Slim lady, long fellow, long face, moon face, stout gentleman and big bertha are wel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Green Onyx Ashtray
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage carved green onyx ashtray or catchall featuring faceted edges and a felt bottom base. Perfect for jewelry keeping, part of a table scape or a catchall for small treasures.
Category
20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Charger Plate Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé Edge rim charger from the Confetti collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the lively multi-color ena...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Charger Plate Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white seabed rim charger has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of ...
Category
2010s European Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Cookie Pot Half Marble
By Masquespacio
Located in VALENCIA, VC
Cookie pot half marble is a flower pot part of the Cookie Pots family; A collection of flower pots that takes its name from its round and half round forms that remind us to cookies. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Pair of Czech Contemporary May Medium Tall Glasses Handmade, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium tall glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Black & Gold Round Serving Tray, Modern Hand-Painted Serveware Bauhaus Edition
Located in Porto, PT
Black & Gold Round Tray with Handles, Modern Hand-Painted Ceramic Bauhaus
OSKAR round tray is more than a stylish homeware piece to serve food. The ceramic item holds a high-decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s.
Measures: 10 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create...
Category
2010s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Coaster or Christmas Tree Decoration White Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster inspired by ice crystals are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ceramic Geometrical Vase with Black Metallic Glaze Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of a columnar form with a small bulged-out ring around midbody. Highly geome...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Revolution Carafe and Six Revolution Water and Wine Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one revolution carafe and six revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image.
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Aldo Londi, Lidded, Cover Large Ceramic, Box, Mondrian,Geometric Pattern,Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and large lidded round box by the well mid century modern designer, artist Aldo Londi, made by the well known studio Bitossi.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Bowl Vase Vessel Sculpture Brown Emperador Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon".
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Brown Emperador Marble.
Bowl dimensions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
'Trophy Bottle Set' Hand Blown Glass Bottles by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Trophy Bottles Set' Hand-blown Glass bottles.
The Trophy Bottles Set by Simone Crestani. Set includes 1 Deer Bottle, 1 Longhorn Bottle, and 1 Bighorn Bottle. 3 pieces in total.
"A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Masai Large Rectangular Tray in Polished Metal by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Masai is a family of rectangular polished metal trays designed by Aldo Cibic, available in two different sizes: small and large. The high edges and the rounded corner make this tray ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Opaque Mint Bedside Carafe
Located in Richmond, VA
Opaque mint carafe set by Maison Balzac inspired by the traditional sets used in France and displayed on a bedside table at night.
Food grade colored glass, individually mouth bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Midnight Blue
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
Handmade Stoneware
This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Black Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tiffany Modern Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver frame. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Cups by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 cups by Craig Barrow.
Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm.
Volume approximate: 50ml.
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internally glazed.
Variations:
Black porcelain, b...
Category
2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Valle Large Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Bar Champagne Bucket
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category
2010s South American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Zodiac Handpainted Iron Trays Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted Zodiac Iron trays
set of 2 pieces
This is a very unique and special offer to all my clients on 1stdibs as we are offering 2 trays at the price of 1.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Salad Serving Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural, large stainless steel salad serving set in sphere pattern. Each piece features an undulating handle and hammered textured knob on end. Impressed above knob on underside o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Porteño Large Black/Cream Hand Painted Wood and Alpaca Silver Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Glass Decanter, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxication offerings of your libation to the evening.
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Pink Green Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green and pink onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 W 28 H 1.8 cm, Big - L 36 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx
Black Rock Soft Moon by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Black rock soft moon by Laura Pasquino
Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 32 cm, opening Ø 3 cm
Materials: stoneware ceramic
Finishing: unglazed natural stoneware
Colour: black
Laura Pasqui...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Egg Born of Glass Teal 'Beryl'
Located in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
The amazing colors of the Moser spectrum are one of the important elements that make the glassworks exceptional. It opens up huge possibilities to the artist.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Bottle Stand in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
Easily customizable for commercial space.
Category
2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Salviati, Murano Sommerso Glass, Blue Cobalt and Uranium Giraffe Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is part of a series called " Zoo" beautiful animals in sommerso glass .In black light you can see light uranium green glass .
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate in white onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Water Glasses Set, In Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech set includes one Dearborn carafe and four Dearborn Water glasses.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Tipì, Tidò, Lilì and Lulù Set for Dressing in Mouth Blown Glass by Mattero Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Lilì and Lulù with Tipì and Tidì are a set of four pieces for dressing: Lilì and Lulù are two dispensers for oil and vinegar, Tipì and Tidò are salt and pepper shaker. This crowd of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
La Menagerie Ottoman Dessert Plates Set of 6 One
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
One of our best selling collections is now available in a set of 6 for your desserts
Inspired by the wonderful world of the Ottoman Empire and the exotic animals that were living in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ornamental by Lameice "Honey Bowl "
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem.
Mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. P...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Squared Pink Plate, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
The "Il Viaggi di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, and particularly Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and his wife Salacia, the coll...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
The Hulton Getty Picture Collection - Aviation Book by Peter Almond, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Hulton Getty Picture Collection - Aviation, The Early Years Book, by Peter Almond, Editions 1997.
Aviation chronicles the first years of man-powered flight in photographs, from ...
Category
1990s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Paper
21st Century Karim Rashid Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER
TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED.
21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors.
Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
