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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
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
Taupe Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe 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 rest...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Modern Vase Genke CS1 by Noom in 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 Malevich Vase CS1 by Noom in Brass and Painted Steel
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 mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel, Brass
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
Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx.
Marble is a natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white craquelé edge dinner coupe plates from the Confetti collection have an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brilli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
Bubble Oil and Vinegar Dispenser Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is an oil and vinegar dispenser set made in transparent blown glass with cork cap.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
Chowk Cotton Table Napkin in Black Beige, Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Stripe Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Stripe pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen ...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Jade Green & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green 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 is h...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
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
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver coffee spoon, item 034 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competit...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand Dyed Cocktail Napkins, Sunrise Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
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 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
Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
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
Chowk Red Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 napkins )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
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
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Pink Crab
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring coastal charm to your space with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a beautifully detailed blue crab design on a soft dusty pink background. Perfect for adding a playful yet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble Creator Studioformart Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Serving is a refined art, Vasco can be a sculpture or a vessel, a design object and a serving platter. It is unstoppable and like the most daring seafarers, its gaze is firmly fixed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble.
Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Black Marquinia, Red Levanto, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles.
Size: 36 x 12 cm 14.2 x 4.7 in, smooth finishi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin i...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & black)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
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
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow.
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
New Modern Centerpiece White Michelangelo Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining and, it loves marble. In the kitchen it is the perfect material: pure, smooth and easy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Cutlery Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Gold Plated Green Quartz Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our perlina milk, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The curved handle of this j...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stone, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century Steel Ice Bucket Stand with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
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
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Napkins Tray in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Strikingly elegant in its simplicity, this brass napkin tray is distinguished for its geometric silhouette and whimsical design. The square frame is compos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18
By Les Ottomans
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
Tisa Cotton Table Napkin in Black Beige, Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Tisa Black table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as a table ware accessory
Classic & timeless in design, Tisa napkin in black is a sustainable luxury statement.
Created all by hand these napkins are made in small careful batches, each piece being unique as it is completely handcrafted. Natural elements local to the artisan clusters are used to custom create dyes for this production.
Each order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Coaster or Christmas Tree Decoration White Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Gold Plated Tea Cup Lapis Lazuli Stone in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite perline torch cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorned with a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
New Modern Trivet in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Trivet in Nero Marquinia marble, designed by Ivan Colominas.
Size: 26 x 2 cm, smooth finishing.
Commercial name: Myron, Materia e Tavola collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas.
Available also in White Michelangelo marble. Made in Italy, hand finished.
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 that characterise the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Yellow Palm
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a tropical touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a palm tree leaves on a bold yellow background. Perfect for coffee tables, shelves, or wall displays, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Candle Stick Holder
Located in Clermont, FL
DANISH candlestick holder from mid-century era.
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #88
By Les Ottomans
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
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
White Marble Coaster, Christmas Tree Decoration Tableware Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Carrara Marble
New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
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
White Marble Coasters, Christmas Tree Decoration Set of 4 Tableware Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
New Modern Bowl in Black Marquinia Marble, Christoforo Trapani, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl is an ancestral reminder, a symbol of the vital relationship between people and food. As necessary as i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Bubble Dressing Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a transparent blown glass set of four pieces for dressing: the set consists of a salt Shaker, a pepper shaker, an oil dispenser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
Charger Plates Platters Serveware White Marble Christmas Decoration Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' charger plate inspired by ice crystals are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period.
Charger in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as presentation plate, centerpiece or even Christmas decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
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
Coasters Square Barware Tableware Black Marquina Marble Brass Inlay Ants Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Marquina marble with brushed brass inlay.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food.
Dimensions: L 10 W 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Brass
New Modern Tray in Black Marquina Marble, Creator Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
An essential, Minimalist tray that easily lends itself to multiple uses. At the table, in the kitchen, in the dining room. In simlicity is beauty.
Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Hand Cutlery Servers Golden Plated Handcrafted Italy Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand set. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic handle. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Gold Mustard & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Mustard gold 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
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.