Modern Tableware
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, 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 Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$524 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistic style with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
$150 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually.
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$63 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Silver Plate Flatware Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces.
There are 5 pc. setting of silverware for 8 people (no soup spoons, 40 pcs.), each compris...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Artichoke Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Silver Plated Perla Cup White Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite Perla cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
New modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$1,354 Sale Price
15% Off
Pink Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$250 / item
Bubble Salt and Pepper Shaker Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a salt and pepper Shaker set made in transparent blown glass. In the same family there is the oil and vinegar dispenser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$238 / item
Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
$167 / item
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Lime Green Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape.
The set includes 4 napkin rings.
Designed by Paola Valle ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$389 / item
Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$262 / item
Fin Trivets from Souda, Gold, 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....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$149 / item
Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$317 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seashell
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring a seashell on a bright pink background. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the beach to any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$143 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Fish
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring fish on a dark background. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the beach to any space. Intended...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$143 / item
Bubble Dressing Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a transparent blown glass set of four pieces for dressing: the set consists of a salt Shaker, a pepper shaker, an oil dispenser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$149 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cheetah
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking cheetah design on a sleek black background. Perfect for adding a touch of wild elegance to coffee tables, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$149 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$149 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Red Zebra
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking zebra design on a bold red background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$149 / item
Silver Godinger Pug Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Godinger
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of pug dogs
By Godinger
Late 20th Century
Measures: 1.75"W x 2"D x 3"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Yellow Zebra
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking zebra design on a bold yellow background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flamingo
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$149 / item
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Palm Tree
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a tropical touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a stunning palm tree design on a serene blue background. Perfect for coffee tables, shelves, or wall dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 011
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner spoon, item 011 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competit...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Practical and functional.
Lazy Susan is the revolving tray entirely made with real calf leather. Available in two different sizes is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and par...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rock Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautifully handmade ceramic mugs designed to enhance the lovely experience of drinking well-made coffee.
Beautiful to look at and highly functional, each handmade pottery mug is in...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Elephant Pink Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Elephant iron tray
this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$149 / item
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics coffee set with a mug and two plates in shades of purple and pink.
Late 20th century.
Mug measures H 7.5 cm. x D 10.5 cm. including handle
Largest pl...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Palm Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded palm placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
$161 / set
MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments.
From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather
Ars Ceramic Cake Stand - Watermelon
By Italica Ars
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic Ars cake stand,
One defect
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$149 / item
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Marquina Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects that characterise the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food. Size: 36.5*10 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Amaltea, Materia e Tavola Collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in White Michelangelo, Green Guatemala, White Arabescato, Black Marquinia, Red Levanto and Black Portoro Marble. Made in Italy, hand finished.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$430 / item
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Trivet of Anodized Aluminum
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the sidewalk grates in Milan, the Milan Trivet is a piece of Italy at home. Functional as a pedestal for your serving dishes, and uniquely appealing as a piece of decor f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
Tiger Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded tiger placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
$161 / set
The Wallis Flatware Set, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made by Sasaki Kor...
Category
Early 2000s Korean Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$140 / set
Monumental Gucci Silver-Plated Boar Motif Stirrup Cup, Designed by Paolo Gucci
By Paolo Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Gucci Silver-Plated Boar Motif Stirrup Cup, Designed by Paolo Gucci, Italy, circa 1970s
Height: 7.75" Diameter: 4.25" Interior Depth: 5"
A striking and substantial silve...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Leopard Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded leopard placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
$161 / set
Travertine Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$238 / item
Gucci Italy Silver Plate and Black Metal Fish Place Card Holders, circa 1960
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Gucci Silver Plate Place Card Holders with Exotic Fish Motif, circa 1960
Add a touch of luxury to your private table setting with this exceptional set of six silver plate place ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Richard Ginori Complete Willow Pattern Dinnerware Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richard Ginori 62 piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set! Service for 10 plus extras in the Willow Pattern. Set appears unused! Overall very clean. Beautiful Willow motif on a white back...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Salt & Pepper Set" is an exquisite and rare 2-piece polished pewter set designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers "Cat & Dog" By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table sculptures made in porcelain and pure silver designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
The sculptures depict A do...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Richard Ginori Brown and Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces.
Richard Ginori Dining & Coffee Porcelain Set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy.
Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware ser...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Set of 11 Crystal Champagne Glasses - Lalique France - Model Barsac
By Lalique
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 1 crystal champagne glasses, from the French brand Lalique. The name of the model is Barsac.
The stem is beautifully satined with fine shaping. Wide protruding gob...
Category
1990s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups).
Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Modern tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tableware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include André Fu, Kartell, Patricia Urquiola, and Coralla Maiuri. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $69,597 while the average work can sell for $308.
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