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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Customizable Forged Culinary Damask Steel Knife by Costantini Design, Damascus
Located in New York, NY
Customizable forged culinary Damascus Steel Knife from Costantini Design.
This handmade knife is available as shown or with a San Mai blade, and the ha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Pen Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pen 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 of v...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
$198 / item
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics coffee set with a mug and two plates in shades of purple and pink.
Late 20th century.
Mug measures H 7.5 cm. x D 10.5 cm. including handle
Largest pl...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Turquerie Persian Jewel Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning Persian jewel small tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$39 / item
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
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Large 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
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
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 2-Small Tumblers Murano
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
Polar Tray Merlot & Viola By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Tray presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these versatile trays will enh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$250 / item
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
$168 / item
Le Bois Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Where Italian craftsmanship meets the beauty of nature. The Le Bois collection features magnificent hand-painted ceramic plates that bring the charm of the outdoors to your table. A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Polar Coaster Antico & Arabescato By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Coaster presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for smooth elegance and finished with a black non-slip base. Simple and refined, each set is su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 2 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin 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 and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Butter Knife
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen butter knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian desig...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Polar Bowl Verde & Rose By Greg Natale
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
$150 / item
Contemporary Set of 4 Dessert Coupe Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
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
$39 / item
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
By Fort Makers
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
Polar Bowl Merlot & Viola By Greg Natale
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
$150 / item
Campana Small Vase or Ice Bucket in Glass Blown in a Mold Designed by Aldo Cibic
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 Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin 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 and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
La Menagerie Ottomane Monkey Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A tropicalia bliss
La Menagerie ottomane is one of our best selling line and there is a new addition that is this stunning porcelain tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 4 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin 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 and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Modern Vase Delaunay CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernis...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 3 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin 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 and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Routine Set of Six Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown wine glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Ro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Tipì and Tidò Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tipì and Tidò are two small creatures that make up a salt and pepper set, this product is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Tipì and Tidò set is part of Table Joy, a collection designed by Matteo Cibic whose items are a family of bizarre creatures in glass, inspired by some otherworldly menagerie. Thanks to these sophisticated objects, the table becomes an animated stage of zoomorphic and joyful elements. Tipì and Tidò set is perfect if accompanied by Lilì and Lulù, an oil and vinegar dispensers...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian blue chalice with Murano glass and 24-carat gold, 1980s.
This elegant Venetian chalice was entirely handmade with blown Murano glass, in a beautiful blue color and a particu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
By Fort Makers
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 View Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman view tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Oil Vinegar Blown Green Glass Server Handcrafted by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite olio container, handcrafted in tuscany by skilled artisans. Each piece is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship. Perfect for ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
$233 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, "Ice Blossom" Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. "Ice Blossom" coffee service for eight people. Coffee cups with saucers and plates, 1980s.
The coffee cup measures: 8 x 7.7 cm.
The saucer measures: 1...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
Modern Sterling Silver Olive Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver Olive Spoon is used to serve olives without them drying out. An elegant touch to serving the savory fruit of the Mediterranean, it will elevate any Taking a note from historical dining when each guest would have an individual utensil for olives during an olive course, this update allows you to serve olives in any form.
Fabricated in sterling silver and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, this piece is the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
$195 / item
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
8 Georg Jensen Elegant Yellow and Green Napkins in Original Packaging. Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
8 Georg Jensen Elegant Yellow and Green Napkins in Original Packaging. Denmark. These summer sunny napkins from Georg Jensen feature a vibrant yellow fabric complemented by a subtle green border. Known for their high-quality craftsmanship, these napkins epitomize the brand's commitment to sophisticated design and functionality. They come in their original packaging, ensuring they are preserved in pristine condition.
From the broschyr: Al our woven products are designed by well - known Danish textile designer. …Damask selection with is both timeless and topical… Our Damask tablecloths...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Jade by Contempra House Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 Pieces Modernism
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jade plain by Contempra House (division of Towle) sterling silver flatware set of 42 pieces. This pattern was designed by noted Modernist midcentury designer, Earl Pardon, in the yea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
By Fort Makers
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
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Salt & Pepper Set" is an exquisite and rare 2-piece polished pewter set designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate Agave design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$102 / item
Lagardo Tackett Vinegar cruet, Architectural Pottery, Freeman Lederman .bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of modern design in this amazing Vinegar bottle/cruet by Lagardo Tackett .
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse (1904-1979). Eight unique knife rests in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 10 x 3.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
BOTERO Large Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$541 / item
Leonore Doskow Two Sterling Silver Knifes, Butter/Chesse and Serving, Modern
By Leonore Doskow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in these two knifes, both marked Leonore Doskow, and large also marked. Handmade sterling. This shape is a well known design by the artist. The butter/cheese is 6.75 and...
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Persian Flowers Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magical world of Persia is inspiring several collection of ours from plates to trays
This tray is a unique piece created by taking inspiration from Persian flower rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Six Silver Plate Service Chargers Ribbon and Reed Border England
Located in Montreal, QC
Whether you are setting your table for a formal or informal occasion, service plates offer the hostess an opportunity to set the atmosphere for the decor of the table with timeless e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
BOTERO Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$444 / item
Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Curved Butter Knife
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver curved butter knife in the Grand Prix pattern, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1938.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Modern
Hallmarks: Marked ...
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Butterflies
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring butterflies. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the nature to any space. Intended for decorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Turquerie Ottoman Jewel Bigger Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman jewel tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$66 / item
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
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
Turquerie Ottoman Garden Flower Small Tray Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman garden flower small tray
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Turquerie Ottoman View Bigger Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$66 / item
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.