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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Plate 4 Barro Dining by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plate 4 bowl barro dining by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimensions: Diameter ...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$192 / item
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of mater...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$685 / item
Set of 2 Duck Trays Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 duck trays big by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L60 / W60 / H10 CM
Materials: Fiber Concrete
The Duck ser...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Concrete
$1,058 / set
set of White on White dinner Plates in porcelain by artist- designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Hand built and hand glazed porcelain plates, with a modern aesthetic.
unique pieces by artist- designer Hania Jneid.
apt for washing machine and microwave.
Food Safe.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Printed Black Ikat Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing printed cotton ikat tablecloth in black and white.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$150 / item
Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tray
Measures: Diameter 30 * height 27.5 cm
Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish
From Earth, one can only see the portion of ...
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
$727 / item
Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Circle, Modern, Minimal, Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
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
$371 / item
Tea Cup Karo - 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
$191 / item
Espresso Cup Corail - 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
$371 / item
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
$191 / item
Espresso Cup Graphik - 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
$191 / item
Espresso Cup Ligne - 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
$191 / item
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Candy Onyx
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of m...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$769 / item
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke 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
$651 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Crystal 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
$651 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Green 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
$651 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Cups by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 cups by Craig Barrow.
Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm.
Volume approximate: 50ml.
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internally glazed.
Variatio...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$224 / set
Small Alice Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Small alice tray by Slow Design
Dimensions: W 19 x H 24 cm
Materials: Glass.
Technique: Grisaille.
Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size large.
Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details.
Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
$649 / item
Sage Green Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green Touché D tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod tha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$445 / item
Touché Bois Ash Wood by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois ash wood by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: ash wood, 24k matte gold rods
A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up, al...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$463 / item
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Onyx
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty o...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Onyx
$1,539 / set
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
Cotto Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché C tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 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
$445 / item
Taupe Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché B tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm.
Materials: iron and MDF.
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal rod that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$409 / item
Unique Egg-Cup by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique egg-cup by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 4 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
The Moire collection is the result of a work on optical and transparency effects....
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
$198 / item
Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Touché E Tray by Mason editions.
Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm.
Materials: iron and MDF.
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal rod that rest...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$493 / item
Cotto Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché D tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod that rests...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$445 / item
Guggenheim Round Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim round ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 3 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo marble
His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that mar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$409 / item
Bronze Vase by Tipstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze vase by Tipstudio
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: Ø30 x 13 cm
Materials: Slags, Statuario Bronze
Weight: 10 kg
Tipstudio, Imma Matera and Tommaso Lucarini, has chosen to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
$2,381 / item
Luxury Wine Glass, Best Gift, Silver, Customizable, 1 Piece, Hand made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Wine Luxury Glass Customizable
Our luxury wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are K-OVER's latest creation, epitomizing the ideal blend of elegance and practicality. We offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Taupe Touché B Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché B trays by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm.
Materials: Iron and MDF.
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Burgundy Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy 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 r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$409 / item
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Cutlery Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass cutlery trays, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive cutlery trays that can also be used as mini trays for sushi and sweets...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. In...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$5,629 / set
Set of 2 Onyx Twosidestory Bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set 2 Onyx Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$5,942 / item
Fragments Tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: Chipboard
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theod...
Category
2010s English Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Plywood
$637 / item
Sage Green Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green Touché C tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod tha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$423 / item
Taupe Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché D tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod that rests...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$445 / item
Petrol Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm.
Materials: iron and MDF.
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal rod th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$493 / item
Cotto Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché B tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod that res...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$409 / item
Polly Jean Small Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polly Jean small tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 9 cm H 2.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished and off white bronze fini...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
$709 / item
Ikat Black Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handmade porcelain tray made in Italy
Ikat is the trademark of Les-Otttomans and this item as well as the plates will lighten up your table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$102 / item
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 11 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Variation of colours available.
The Moire c...
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
$198 / item
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with 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
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, 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 translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$69 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino 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 translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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 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
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
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte 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 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
Set of 2 Plates 2 Barro Dining by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plate 2 bowl Barro dining by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant Black ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimensions: Diameter 22 cm x Height 4 cm
Available in other sizes.
This plate belongs to the Barro dining range, a collection of unique and high-quality ceramics made using traditional pottery crafts. It’s designed by Sebastian Herkner who has taken inspiration from the archetypal forms of jewelry shown in the Museo del Oro in Bogotá. The result is a rustic-elegant range of vases, bowls, and pots that can also be used as plant...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of 4 Porcelain Black Coffee Cups by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 porcelain black 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 first driven by the search for ...
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Pitcher, Alligator, Pure Solid Silver, Luxory Wedding Gift, Made in Italy, 2024
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The K-OVER Pitcher has been designed to enrich any table and occasion with a touch of luxury tableware, making it perfect for both special occasions and everyday use. Like all our pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Small Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen.
Materials: Oak, natural oil wax.
Dimensions: W 18 / 14, D 9, H 5 / 7cm.
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constru...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
$198 / item
Butter Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Butter Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, Natural Oil Wax
Dimensions: W 18 / 14, D 9, H 5 / 7cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed o...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
$198 / item
Set of 2 Unique Carafe and Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique carafe and glass by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions:
Carafe: Ø 80 x H 22 cm
Glass: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm
Materials: Handblown gla...
Category
2010s French 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.