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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 6 White Cotton Harvey & Strait Buffet Dinner Napkins with Black Ants
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. American, a set of 6 cotton 20"sq dinner napkins. White background with an army of printed black ants marching all over.
Dimensions:
20"sq
Condition:
Excellent. Have not be...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia 24-piece Silverware
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 White Cotton Harvey & Strait Placemats with Black Ants
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. American, a set of 6 cotton placemats. White background with an army of printed black ants marching all over.
Dimensions:
17"w x 14"d
Condition:
Excellent. Have not been us...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Hand cut Crystal Saltshakers Ambrosià (salt-pepper shaker set: clear & golden)
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
Baccarat Swirl Bambous Double Dish
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat Crystal Swirl Bambous doble dish. Stamped.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 10 Cotton Cocktail Napkins with Gold Skull and Crossbone Embroidery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. a set of 10 white cotton cocktail napkins embroidered with a skull and crossbone design in a gold colored thread.
The perfect way to welcome your guests and dress up a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Hummus Floral Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 Napkin )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Hummas floral table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using block print technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Folio Indigo Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 Napkin )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio Indigo table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using shibori print technique, using only pure natural dyes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Oak Brown Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 napkins)
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Oak Brown table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using wax block print technique, using only pure natural dyes. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Tisa Cotton Table Napkin in Black, Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 Napkin )
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
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
Modernist Japan Stainless Steel with black Nylon Flatware set 23 pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware, “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis..
Modernist Japan Stainless Steel...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tisa Cotton Table Napkin in Indigo , Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 Napkin )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Tisa 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 indigo 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
New Modern Appetizers or Desserts Tray in White Marble creator Trapani Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Appetizer - dessert tray in white Michelangelo marble
Contemporary chefs love to construct their culinary creations to enhance their impact; it’s not difficult therefore, to imagine they also love to create the props. Cristoforo Trapani, chef of Magnolia, the stellar restaurant at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi, has translated his culinary creativity to design. These two worlds meshed instantly: at the table or on a sideboard, his tiered cake stand PRE, hosts sweet and savoury finger food to be offered to guests in a creative and unexpected way.
Magical and elegant appetizers or dessert tray. Five tiers with smooth and welcoming surfaces accommodate amuse-bouche and small delights. PRE will define aperitifs and banquets. Size: 30 x 44 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: PRE, Magnolia Table Collection by the Michelin Star...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Brass Coaster- 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
New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto 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
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi
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. M...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Ginori 1735 Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set Of 4 Bread Plates
Located in Cagliari, IT
Set of four hand-decorated pure porcelain bread plates (6,2 in / 16 cm). In four different colors.
The "Il Viaggio di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ellipses crystal napkin holder is a luxurious hand-cut crystal piece crafted from the finest materials and sculptured by hand to achieve the...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition with a few minor chips.
Dimensions: L 9.0 x H 2.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Baccarat Swirl Bambous Tooth Pick Holder
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Very practical yet elegant crystal tooth pick holder made by ultra famous glass manufacturer Baccarat.
Perfect condition. Stamped.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Pineapple Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaxded pineapple placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
Hand-made Contemporary 8 Large Ceramic Egg Plates Majolica Serve-ware Platter
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Ceramic 8 plate in modern egg design by artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo.
Lorenzo's work alludes to his favourite meal, breakfast, creating a contemporary design for this plate collection.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Majolica
Ottoman Man Wooden Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A Turquerie tray representing an ottoman man
wooden tray that can be used to serve or as a decoration pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
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
Set Of Six Baccarat Crystal "Oenologie" Bourgogne Tasting Glasses, France, 2018
Located in Cagliari, IT
The Bourgogne Oenologie tasting glass has a classical aesthetic and purposeful design. The bowl’s shape opens the aromatic depth of the wine’s bouquet maximizing its flavorful balan...
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design, brass nutcracker.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 10.5 x D 7.0 x H 4.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
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 Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
Pink 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
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Place Holder with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” place holders, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive place holders holders embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the othe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
"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
21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
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
Contemporary 8 Large Egg Plates w/ Salt and Pepper Cart
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, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Majolica
Bicchieri in vetro di Murano
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Set di bicchieri in vetro soffiato di Murano.La loro caratteristiche principale è la leggerezza tale da sembrare di plastica.
In questo set il decoro è voluto dal maestro che sciogli...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Glass Service
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Set of Murano blown glass glasses.Their main characteristic is their lightness such that they look like plastic.
In this set the decoration is desired by the master who melts the tou...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Orange Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape.
The set includes 4 napkin rings.
Designed by Paola Valle ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
"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 Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Silver, 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
21th Century French Limoges Marie Daage Hand Painted Dinner Service Tableware
Located in Madrid, ES
Made exclusively of Limoges porcelain, Marie Daâge's collections are some of the last to be painted entirely by hand in differents colours. All are from fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Brass Coaster- 21st Century Calacatta Oro and Brass Hexagonal Coasters Set
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass coasters, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive coasters embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving it a furth...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bronze High Vase by Tipstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze high vase by Tipstudio
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: Ø 15 x 30 cm
Materials: Slags, Statuario Bronze
Weight: 10 kg
Tipstudio, Imma Matera and Tommaso Lucarini, has chos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Myron Trivet, White by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Myron Trivet - White by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo
Also Available: Nero Marquinia.
The collection is a t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
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
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
Brass Coaster- 21st Century Calacatta Oro and Brass Hexagonal Underplate
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” underplates, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive underplates embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving it...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Myron Trivet, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Myron Trivet - Black by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also Available: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
The col...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Turquerie Ottoman View Bigger Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman view tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape.
The set includes 4 napkin rings.
Designed by Paola Valle ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Braciere by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Braciere (Brazier) by Cristoforo Trapani
Magnolia Table Collection
Dimensions: 32 x 31 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia, Steel, Glass
Contemporary chefs love to construct their cul...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble, Steel
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
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
Rock Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautifully handmade ceramic mugs designed to enhance the lovely experience of drinking well-made coffee.
Beautiful to look at and highly functional, each handmade pottery mug is in...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Tableware
Materials
Clay, Ceramic, Pottery
Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Orazio marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Dimensions: 18.9 x 14 x 5.8 cm
Materials:
Bianco
Michelangelo,
Rosso Levanto,
Nero Marquinia
Please note that the Cibic pieces wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Artemisia Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemisia marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Dimensions: 23.6 x 13.8 x 4.7 cm
Materials:
Bianco
Michelangelo,
Rosso Levanto,
Nero Marquinia
Please note that the Cibic pieces...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
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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