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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
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
La Menagerie Ottomane Monkey 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
Contemporary Oil and Vinegar Cruet Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Oil & vinegar from SiO2 Tableware collection
Two small cruets suitable for holding condiments such as Oil and Vinegar. The base with
its large handle allows you too easily carry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
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
La Menagerie Ottomane Set of 4 Dinner Plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Exotical and tropical La menagerie ottomane is a stunning collection that will bright up your tables.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Afroditi Stainless Steel Carafe by Afroditi Krassa
Located in Milan, IT
Afroditi is a stainless steel carafe designed by Afroditi Krassa. The silver finishing plays with the light of the room that emphasizes the elegant curves and the timeless...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup without handle, Beige
By DAY Studio
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
Turquerie Ottoman Garden Flower Small Tray Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman garden flower small tray
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Navy
By DAY Studio
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
Dotted Wall Hook in Stracciatella Clay and Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Dotted wall hook in stracciatella clay and sheer glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : W320 D30 H120 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Venaria Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Elegant, timeless and endlessly chic. These are the new Venaria trays by Pinetti, a sophisticated addition to our tabletop collection, even more strong thanks to the aluminium compos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Beige & White
By DAY Studio
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
Pair of Helter Skelter Salt & Pepper Shakers by Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in Braintree, GB
Sterling silver pair of salt & pepper shakers in a form of a Helter Skelter, made by Boodle & Dunthorne.
The tops pierced with 'S' and 'P'.
Made in E...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary White Ceramic Salad Bowl Serving Dish Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary white ceramic deep serving dish (salad bowl/first courses dish) handmade
Salad bowl, or a first course dish, in matt white ceramic with handles, adorned with an aster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Kartell Set of 3 Namaste Plates in Black and Grey by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set of 3 different sized "Namaste" plates/trays features an organic and asymmetric design that calls to mind the idea of flat stones and an all-natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Danish Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Set Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish sterling silver four-piece coffee or tea set by Georg Jensen. This lovely set consists of a coffeepot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer, all of Models 80A, with a hammered silver tray...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt. '#6073' Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany & Co.
Incredible Tiffany & Co. Serling silver modernistic centerpiece bowl with base marked #25537. The base could be used as a candle holder. The base measures 1" tall x ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
By DAY Studio
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
Cup in White Clay with Satin Mauve + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with satin mauve + sheer glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f80 h50 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously a...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Dioniso Serving Tray with Coaster Holder Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our Dioniso trays boast a classic round silhouette in genuine leather and featuring two coaster holders in metal with chrome finishing.
Available in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Beige & White
By DAY Studio
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
Cup in White Clay with Pastel Green + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with pastel green + sheer glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f110 h60 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp,...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in White Clay Clay with Pistache + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with cream glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f90 h60 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she wo...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in White Clay with Cream Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with cream glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f85 h55 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously as a ceramic ar...
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
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
21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Diana with Taupe Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover.
Diana is the new Pinetti steel thermal carafe wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the new year, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
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
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
Flowers 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
Turquerie Ottoman View Bigger Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato 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
Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Spoon Pink Quartz Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your morning coffee or tea ritual with our torch spoon, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans. Fashioned from metal and plated brass, each spoon features a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Gold Plated Lava Stone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette offers a sleek and minimal aesthetic. The exquisite stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble creator Studioformat Stock
Located in Milan, IT
“I’m searching for magnificence,” the surprise of a curved slab, of a strong material moulded by the craftsman’s hands. A modern and decisive gesture that makes something fluid that fluid is not. And so, on the contour of Curvati, we rest vegetables and fruit, sushi and pastries almost caught between desire and reality. Size: 40 x 20 x 2 cm, smooth finishing, stain treatment compatible with food. Commercial name: Curvato L, Total Marble collection...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Style with Grey Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A lavish leather dress decorated with laser cuts beautifully finishes our "Style" thermal carafe.
Thanks to the practical zip the cover is easily rem...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea or Coffee Service by Peter Lunn, London
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST 3-PIECE STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE BY PETER LUNN
Hallmarked PML to each underside; circa 1979
Item # 011FRP21Z
A very fine sterling silver tea service by silversmith Pet...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Pink
By DAY Studio
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, Beige & White
By DAY Studio
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
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
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf by Philipp Häusler
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian high-quality flatware silver plated by Berndorf, former Krupp Company from the 1960s. The cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel, Silver
21st Century Diana Thermal Carafe 1.5L Earth Leather Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover.
Diana is our new steel thermal carafe with a capa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This ice bucket is an essential piece of equipment in any home or commercial bar.
The combination of chrome-plated steel and calf leather is particul...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, White & Blue
By DAY Studio
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
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Four in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a stylized figurine of a faceless man, depicted seating on top of the square ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of 16 Kartell Jellies Flutes in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies family tableware line has been expanded to include new items designed especially for the Christmas holidays and for ringing in the new year, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
La Menagerie d'Hiver Set of 4 Dinner Plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
La menagerie d'hiver: A collection for mountains' lovers
made in Italy out of porcelian.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Medium Rectangular Tray Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Medium rectangular tray
Color: Beige gold
Size: 27 x 15 x 1 H cm
Material: Porcelain and gold
Collection: Art Déco Garden
Larger quantities available upon request...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Leonore Doskow Two Sterling Silver Knifes, Butter/Chesse and Serving, Modern
By Leonore Doskow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in these two knifes, both marked Leonore Doskow, and large also marked. Handmade sterling. This shape is a well known design by the artist. The butter/cheese is 6.75 and...
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Cutlery Servers Golden Plated Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand servers. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic handle. A twisted stem seamlessly morphs into an intricately detailed arm, showcasing the artistry of florentine artisans...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Napkins Tray in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkins holder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical body that delicately flares to a wide top well finished by two round handles.
The steel wine cooler with leather sleeve comes also in a generous size ideal for champ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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