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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Tray in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Tavoletta, designed by Studioformat One could even imagine marble to levitate, flying up to the clouds light as a feather, in a perfect chromatic match. Studioformart reiterates th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

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

Candle Rock in Black Truffle Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Candle rock in Black Truffle Clay 2022s / Belgium Size : W 35 D 50 x H 65 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously as a ce...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Early 21st Century Vietri "Incanto Mare" Italian Stoneware Bowls, Set of 6
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of 6 "Incanto Mare" (Enchanting Sea) stoneware bowls by Vietri. Handcrafted by Italian artisans, this dinnerware was made to last with durable clay and high-quality glaze. This c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Paint

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...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

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

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

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

2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Grapefruit Spoon
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Acorn Pattern, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: A...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 011
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

Porcelain Salad Bowl White Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare salt / pepper set in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Graphik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Child/Fruit Knife 072
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen child/fruit knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 072 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s C...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Walter Bosse (1904-1979). Eight unique knife rests in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th century. Measures: 10 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle 155
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling sauce ladle, item #155 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was th...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Espresso Cup Corail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home décor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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 ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dessert spoon, item 021 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competi...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Dinner Knife 013
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 013 in the Caravel pattern, design #111 by Henning Koppel from 1957. Still a very modern design,...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren “Søren” Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Geo...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Georg Jense...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this blue seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of light pink sand sprinkled with black dots. Blue seabed rim oval platter, measure: Ø 36 x 24cm - 14.2 x 9.4in Seabed collection, white 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 Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

BOTERO Medium Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 2 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Butterfly Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
There are many trays but very few are as beautiful as this golden lacquered tray elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time modern and contemporary A unique piece for your table ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Tea Cup Arabesk - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Arabesk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Arabesk
Tea Cup Arabesk
$55 / item
Bowl, Lidded Jar and Three Crème Brûlée Bowls with Handles in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed soup coupe plates 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 soup coupe plates, measure: Ø 22cm - 8.7in 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 Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Butterfly Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This is a very unique and special piece this Butterfly Golden lacquered tray is the perfect item to lighten up your space elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time very contemp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Soup Coupe Plate White Enamel Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Square/Circle, Modern, Minimal, Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Porcelain Carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm Volume approximate: 400ml Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internall...
Category

2010s German Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

HEATHCLIFF Set of 2 napkin rings - Amalfi Blue and Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60 / W60 / H10 cm Materials: Fiber Concrete The Duck series i...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

La Menagerie Ottomane Parrot Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A tropicalia bliss La Menagerie ottomane is one of our best selling line and there is a new addition that is this stunning porcelain tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

SHERAZADE set of 2 napkin rings - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

SHERAZADE set of 2 napkin rings - Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

Modern Vase Genke CS8 by Noom with Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Limited Edition Modern Malevich Vase CSL7 by NOOM with Rainbow Zinc Plating Stee
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

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 Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without 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 Latte 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 Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, 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 translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte 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 Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Pink
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 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

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

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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