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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Silver Plated Ice Bucket Sculptural Feet Carved by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Designed as part of a collection for the Venice Biennale, the Ice Cooler epitomizes Natalia Criado’s fusion of Colombian symbolism and Italian artistry. The "exotic" three feet that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Contemporary Silver Plated Teapot Stone Handles Handcrafted Italy Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the duality objects collection, mucura, is a harmonious blend of contemporary design's expressive freedom and the profound expertise of silverware workshops. This piece serves as a tribute to traditional goldsmith techniques that are often eclipsed by mass production. Drawing inspiration from pre-columbian art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Monumental Gucci Silver-Plated Boar Motif Stirrup Cup, Designed by Paolo Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Gucci Silver-Plated Boar Motif Stirrup Cup, Designed by Paolo Gucci, Italy, circa 1970s Height: 7.75" Diameter: 4.25" Interior Depth: 5" A striking and substantial silve...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Centrepiece in White, Black and Red Marble by Matteo Cibic, Italy, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in three different marbles. Size: 48 x 35.6 x 14.8 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Orazio, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. Made in Italy, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Set of 8 Lucite and Molded Skull Head Napkin Rings
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c a set of 8 molded skull heads on lucite modern bases, outstanding details on the heads. Great for Halloween or year round entertaining. Nice substantial weight. Dimensio...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

New Modern Small Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo, Black Marquinia, Rosso Levanto Marbles. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Carlo, Homage Collection by the Italian de...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6
Located in Lugo, IT
12 piatti 6 piani e 6 fondi di Pierre Cardin. Ceramica craquele Buone condizioni. Grazie
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6
Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6
$668 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lucite Vintage "Spiral Staircase" Sculptural 12-Light Candelabra Springer Style
Located in North Miami, FL
The stepped and graduated vintage lucite twisted spiral staircase 12 light candelabra is very sculptural. It has been attributed to the work of Karl Springer. It twists in form to gi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from high-q...
Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Espresso Cup Ligne
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 Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Pour your warm milk with grace and elegance using our milk lapis, a plated brass vessel crafted in italy with precision turning techniques. The exquisite stone handle in lapis lazuli...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Guggenheim Square Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim square ashtray by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: W 19 x 16 x 3.5 Materials: Nero marquinia marble His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that marks ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Practical and functional. Lazy Susan is the revolving tray entirely made with real calf leather. Available in two different sizes is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and par...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Coasters Set of 4 Cocktail Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Green Quartzite. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Quartz

Memphis coffee set by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Oggetto 1980
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Coffee / tea set designed by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Ogetto in Italy during the 1980s. This memphis inspired set stands in an excellent, never used condition. It...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Danish Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Set 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

Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

21st Century Steel Ice Bucket Stand with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A good bottle of bubbles deserves nothing less than chilling in this stunning stand. Elevate your tableside wine service with our satin stand in stainless steel covered with a soft ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually. Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Palm Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded palm placemats to make your table funky and unique.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

New Modern Serving Tray in Nero and White Marble, creator Matteo Cibic, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in Nero Marquinia and White Michelangelo Marble. Size: 40.7 x 30 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Danese, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Ci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
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

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flowers
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate flower design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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

Carving Set by Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautifully designed fork and knife carving set crafted from stainless steel by Cini & Nils, OPI Milano in original boxes. Measure: Second piece: D 0.75", W 10". Serving pieces.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carving Set by Cini & Nils
Carving Set by Cini & Nils
$585 Sale Price / set
40% Off
New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Style with Grey Cover Handcrafed in Italy
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

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Amber Lucite Twisted Pretzel Napkin Rings Set of Eight
Located in North Miami, FL
These iconic vintage set of 8 lucite Dorothy Thorpe twisted napkin rings are of the amber and Hermes orange color palette and the rarest ones and hardest color to find. They are call...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères French, Early 20th century Total weight: 29,400 grams Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
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 1
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

Turquerie Ottoman Jewel small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman jewel small tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Hand Dyed Cocktail Napkins, Sunrise Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Nightfall linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Beautifully merging magenta, indigo and lavender dyes on linen. Sustainably hand-dyed in small batches and sewn in New York City. Napki...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lemon Hand-Beaded Placemat - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your table with our hand-beaded lemon placemats, crafted from shimmering glass beads. These vibrant and cheerful placemats add a touch of Mediterranean charm and playful ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Small Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Savannah
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
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

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

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Twelve Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Twelve plates decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Diameter: 17 cm. In excellent conditi...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ghidini 1961 Omini The Fisherman 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

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster 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 move...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Decanter made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and Postmodern design. ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #88
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Polar Bowl Merlot & Viola By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Foxy Blown Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Foxy is a jug in blown borosilicate glass, designed by Aldo Cibic. The superior part is characterized by a sinuous crease in the glass. This detail is not just aesthetic, it's a func...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Campana Small Vase or Ice Bucket in Glass Blown in a Mold Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Campana is a blown in a mold glass vase designed by Aldo Cibic, a useful and versatile object that can be both a flower vase and an ice bucket. Its simple and elegant Silhouette make...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Fisherman Napkins Tray in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Strikingly elegant in its simplicity, this brass napkin holder boasts a concave silhouette with a shiny finish. A small figurine of a man fishing i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Polar Bowl Verde & Rose By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

21st Century Saturno Serving Leather Tray with Chrome Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Luxury, refinement, and beauty. Saturno collection is a set of trays crafted with a luxurious shagreen embossed effect, beautiful finished by satin brass or chrome handles with ma...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Ice Cream Handpainted Ceramic Plates, Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Summer and ice creams what a perfect combination for your table Handpainted in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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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