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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Carlo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Having abandoned soft and linear shapes, Studioformart has considered a rational and perfectly functional dining set. Soup plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, Square is a declarat...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Summer" Coffee Service for Four People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Summer" coffee service for four people with jug, four cups, seven saucers and creamer. The cream jug is from the winter series. Marked. Pitcher: H 2...
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20th Century German Modern Tableware

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Three Porcelain Noire Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Three porcelain noire mocha cups with saucers in black and white fluted porcelain, 1980's. The cup measures: 6.3 x 5.2 c...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bridge Wooden Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A very unique piece that can be used as a serving tray or a decoratuon piece for your coffee table.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

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 Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Handprinted Cotton Table Cloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing handprinted cotton placemat with great colors to make your table look beautiful.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Set of 6 White Cotton Harvey & Strait Placemats with Black Ants
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. American, a set of 6 cotton placemats. White background with an army of printed black ants marching all over. Dimensions: 17"w x 14"d Condition: Excellent. Have not been us...
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Early 2000s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Small Bowl in Speckled Clay + Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small bowl in speckled clay + matte midnight blue glaze 2022s / Belgium Size : f80 h35 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vig...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Black Designer Teapot in Porcelain, Late 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black designer teapot in porcelain. Late 1900s. In perfect condition. Marked. Measures: L 29 cm. x W 11 cm. x H 17 cm.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Solid Silver Geometry Line Salt and Pepper Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 silver solid silver salt and pepper set of modern design. Created to be not only a useful object but also a decorative one. The salt is a silver ball with holes for the salt to ...
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1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Coffee pot with heater for tealight candles decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Measures: 22.5 x 22 cm (incl. Heater). ...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed dinner coupe plates have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid br...
Category

2010s European Modern Tableware

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.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Turquerie Woman Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. 9 coffee cups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The cup measures: 7.8 x 7 cm. Saucer diameter: 14 cm. ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Coffee pot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The coffee pot measures: 21...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Stainless Steel Bottle and Wine Holder with Italian Leather Cover
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining practicality with elegant style. A stainless steel body wrapped in soft and water resistant calf leather. Sized to hold a single bottle our wine cooler stands elegantly on a formal or casual table to keep the wine chilled...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
?Title : Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze 2021s / Belgium Size : W180 x D 180 x H 15 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] B...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the beauty of winter with La Menagerie d’Hiver, a set of 6 porcelain plates designed for mountain lovers. Each plate features intricate, hand-ap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Cup in Grey Speckled Clay with White Speckled Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in grey speckled clay with white speckled glaze (has a meandering line carving) 2022s / Belgium Size : f85 h50 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antw...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Wheel Thrown Flower Bowl in White Clay and Cream
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wheel Thrown flower bowl in white clay and cream 2022s / Belgium Size : F 115 x H 100 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigoro...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay 2022s / Belgium Size : W 130 x D 90 x H 95 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, B...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Puddle Plate in Stracciatella Clay and Pale Lilac Glaze, Small
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Plate in Stracciatella Clay and pale Lilac Glaze, small 2022s / Belgium Size : W160, D110 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she w...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, 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 translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white seabed dinner coupe plates have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid b...
Category

2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful brass condiment salt and pepper are decorated with tiny animate men on each.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Lokoum Set of 2 Porcelain Plates BW
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Lokoum sweet and unusual as Turkish delights that give the name to this collection Set of 2 plates Measures: Dinner 27cm Dessert 21cm Porcelain.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the beauty of winter with La Menagerie d’Hiver, a set of 6 porcelain plates designed for mountain lovers. Each plate features intricate, hand-ap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Wine Luxury Glasses, Gift Idea, Silver, Customizable, Set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Wine Glasses in Sterling Silver, Customizable Our wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are the latest addition to K-OVER, perfectly marrying elegance and practicality. This se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Bowl, Lidded Jar and Three Crème Brûlée Bowls with Handles in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bowl, lidded jar and three crème brûlée bowls with handles in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Belgium, 1960s / 70s. The bowl measures: 19.5 x 5.2 cm. The lidded jar measures: 14.5...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Turquerie Man Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman man tray in a Turquerie style Serving and decorative tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Orazio marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 18.9 x 14 x 5.8 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia Please note that the Cibic pieces wit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with 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 Tableware

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Bread Rim Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Caravaggio collection is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes Renaissance and Baroque art eternal beauty underlined by the gold finishes. Hand crafted in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Luxory Champagne Coupe Glasses, Silver, Customizable, Set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing K-OVER's latest creation, the customizable diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glasses, which effortlessly combine elegance and practicality. Available as a set of tw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

1970s Sidse Werner Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Sidse Werner Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard The glass bowl is in very good condition and will be shipped without the candies on the last photo.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Luxory Champagne Coupe Glass, Silver, Customizable, 1 piece, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing K-OVER's latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glass, which effortlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Lightscape by Ruth Gurvich in Nymphenburg porcelain - Set of 4 coffee bowls
Located in München, Bavaria
We are offering a set of 4 porcelain coffee beaker in Nymphenburg porcelain designed by Ruth Gurvich. The porcelain has the texture of a rough watercolor paper and is exquisite. They...
Category

2010s German Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white seabed dinner coupe plates have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid b...
Category

2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pyramid Eggcup and toastholder
Located in New York, NY
The earliest eggcup was found among the ruins of Pompeii. The eggcup didn't reappear again until the Elizabethan era and then popularized in France by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Crystal 2-Small Tumblers Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

MADELEINE Set of 2 napkin rings - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
This simple napkin holder adds a striking accent to both modern and classic tables. The simple silhouette is made of stainless steel, partially coated with exclusive Foglizzo leather.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal

Brass - 21st Century Verde Guatemala and Brass Hexagonal Underplate
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” underplates, entirely made of Verde Guatemala marble, are exclusive underplates embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Tableware Set Ceramic, Serving Centerpiece Bowl, Charger Plates, Blue Majolica
Located in Recanati, IT
Exclusive ceramic set for the decoration of the table in blue and white, consisting of a bowl centerpiece with snake-shaped handles and four tablemats painted with the technique of m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Luxory Glasses, Champagne and Wine, Solid Silver, Set Of 4, Hand Made, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Our latest creation, the K-OVER champagne coupe glasses with diamond-cut silver stems, represents the perfect fusion of elegance and practicality. This exquisite set of 4 glasses inc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché a tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Gold & Indigo Blue, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Gold linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin is hand dyed ...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 41 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
TRANQUILITY BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver flatware set - 41 pieces set. This set has a modern look with simple lines. This set includes: 6 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 6 FORKS, 7 3/8" 6 SA...
Category

1940s Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell, Very Rare, Walnut and Pewter Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare bottle. Only 5 were made because it was very difficult to make. This one was a gift to one of our clients.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Noritake Clear Arbor wine & tea Glasses-Crystal Glasses
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Noritake Clear Arbor Tea and wine glasses set of 17 Glasses-glass Embossed Grape and Leaf- great gift for special occasions . It is in very good condition with no chip, crac...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé edge dessert coupe plate from the Berry collection has a unique golden crackled rim emphasizing the warm, berry-like dot...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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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