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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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

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...
Category

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 Vase Gabo CS10 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Gabo 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 moveme...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Steel

Modern Vase Delaunay CS10 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay 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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Steel

Limited Edition Modern Vase Yermilov CSL2 by NOOM in Oxidized Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Yermilov 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...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Steel

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL5 by Noom with Burned Steel Accent
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 mo...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL3 by Noom in Hammered Brass and 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 mo...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Vase Gabo CS7 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Gabo 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 moveme...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Steel

Small Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pisara spoon by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax Dimensions: W 7-10 cm Also available in three sizes and a variety of woods This range of small sp...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Tableware

Materials

Maple

Modern Vase Gabo CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Gabo 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 moveme...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Steel

HEATHCLIFF Set of 2 napkin rings - Cappuccino Beige 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

Contemporary Brass Modern Mosaic Tray by Jonathan Amar Studio
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade mosaic Moroccan zellige surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by J...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

MADELEINE Set of 2 napkin rings - Spritz Orange
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

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Oak, natural oil wax Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructe...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Polly Big Carafe in Blown in a Mold Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Polly large jug in mold-blown glass is one of Paola C.'s icons and one of the favorite pieces created by designer Aldo Cibic, who defines it as "a simple glass jug." Behind this simp...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Routine Low Carafe in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Low carafe in mouth blown glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine, including this carafe, are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary, this carafe brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Tube Silver Plated Metal Jug by Zaven
Located in Milan, IT
Tube is a silver plated jug available in two different finishes: only silver-plated metal, or silver plated metal with a black external finishing. This item was designed by the Itali...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Plume Set Of Four Small Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Piggy Transparent Blown Glass Jug by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Piggy, designed by Aldo Cibic, is a handmade jug in blown borosilicate glass. The round lines make piggy an ironic object, refined but at the same time versatile, which can be used b...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Cutlery Holder with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” cutlery holder, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive cutlery holders embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, gi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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

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

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
Located in New York, NY
Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle with a square base, in matt gray and transparent Murano glass. The round-based cap h...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 10
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Category

2010s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

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

Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995, this fabulous, modern, Elizabeth II, sterling silver child's set comprises of an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, decorated with yellow and red ...
Category

1990s English Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Touché Bois Black Ash Wood Small Handle by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois Canaletto small handle by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × H 4.4 cm Materials: walnut Canaletto wood A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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

Contemporary 8 Large Egg Plates Ceramic Clay Handmade Mexican
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Ceramic 8 plate set with salt and pepper cart made in modern egg design by Lorenzo Lorenzzo Lorenzo's work alludes to his favourite meal, breakfast, creating a contemporary design f...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Rim Charger Cream 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

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

Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these blue seabed fruit bowls have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes of...
Category

2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fruit Bowl Sandy Finish Golden Edge 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

Dessert Coupe Plate Cream Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Porcelain Made 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

Dessert Coupe Plate White Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Porcelain Made 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

Porcelain Salad Bowl Cream 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

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle with a round base in matt bright red Murano glass. The round base cap has a tapered s...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Set of 4 Porcelain Blue Coffee Cups by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 porcelain blue coffee cups by Cica Gomez Price for set of 4. Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 6 cm Materials: porcelain Usual objects. My work is f...
Category

2010s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 2 Soup Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white craquelé edge soup coupe plates from the Chestnut collection have an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the elegant ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Oka Trays by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oka trays by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 45 / W 20 / H 6 cm Materials: fiber concrete Oka tray is inspired by traditional Japanese serving trays...
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2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

.925 Modern Silver Espresso / Demitasse Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An espresso spoon for the modern coffee connoisseur - crafted with passion and precision by Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn. Made with high-...
Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen letter opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 304 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypre...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Cake Knife 196
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen cake knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 196 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Lobster Pick 065
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver lobster pick, item 065 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypre...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Knife 014
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypres...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Salad/Fish Fork 041/061
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salad/fish fork, item 041/061 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. In the Cypress pattern several of the pieces were dual functional, in t...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage F. Hingelberg Pipkin by Svend Weihrauch
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver pipkin with ebonite handle and heat insulating foot, designed by Svend Weihrauch in 1954 for silversmithy F. Hingelberg, Aarhus, Denmark Additional information: Mate...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.
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2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé Edge rim charger from the Confetti collection has an original golden crackled rim emphasizing the lively multi-color ena...
Category

2010s Italian Modern 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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