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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Salt & Pepper Shakers 1135
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt & pepper shakers, design #1135 by Henning Koppel from circa 1966. These are filled from the bottom, they are fitted with original rubber s...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling gravy ladle, item #153 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Agave
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Japanese Modern Classic 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 118 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This large 118 piece Japanese silver by Hosoya Modernism style silver flatware set (reminiscent of Modern Classic by Lunt) has a higher silver c...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner 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 Dioniso Serving Tray with Coaster Holder Cover Handmade in Italy
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
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

21st Century Venaria Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Elegant, timeless and endlessly chic. These are the new Venaria trays by Pinetti, a sophisticated addition to our tabletop collection, even more strong thanks to the aluminium compos...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

8 Georg Jensen Elegant Yellow and Green Napkins in Original Packaging. Denmark
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...
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1990s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
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

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

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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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 gla...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Mavis Footed Dish by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Bring timeless elegance to your entertaining and display collections with the distinctive Mavis Footed Dish, where graceful form meets exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. The Mavis ...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze

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

Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, "Ice Blossom" Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Four in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a stylized figurine of a faceless man, depicted seating on top of the square ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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

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

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Summer" Coffee Service for Four People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Summer" coffee service for four people with jug, four cups, seven saucers and creamer. The cream jug is from the winter series. Marked. Pitcher: H 2...
Category

20th Century German Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
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

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 decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. Measures: 22.5 x 22 cm (incl. Heater). ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tea Cup Karo
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

Tea Cup Karo
Tea Cup Karo
$55 / 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

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century. It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...
Category

Early 1900s Israeli Antique Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Luxury Wine Glass, Best Gift, Silver, Customizable, 1 Piece, Hand made, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Wine Luxury Glass Customizable Our luxury wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are K-OVER's latest creation, epitomizing the ideal blend of elegance and practicality. We offer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Butter Knife
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

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 2 in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a small man seated on top and facing forward. Part of the Omini collection (w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Luxory Champagne Coupe Glass, Silver, Customizable, 1 piece, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing K-OVER's latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glass, which effortlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Wine Luxury Glasses, Gift Idea, Silver, Customizable, Set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Wine Glasses in Sterling Silver, Customizable Our wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are the latest addition to K-OVER, perfectly marrying elegance and practicality. This se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, 9 Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. 9 coffee cups with saucers decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. The cup measures: 7.8 x 7 cm. Saucer diameter: 14 cm. ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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

Luxory Wine Glass, Wedding Gift, Small size, Hammered, Solid Silver, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER's latest creation, our wine glass made of solid silver enriched with green stones, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a small man climbing on the side. Part of the Omini collection (which means "...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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

Set of 8 Linen Cocktail Napkins Embroidered with Skull and Crossbones
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C, American, a set of 8 white linen cocktail napkins embroidered with skull and crossbones; 2 each of orange, blue, green and gold. Dimensions: 6"sq Condition: Good. No c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
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

Lokoum Set of 2 Porcelain Plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Lokoum sweet and unusual as Turkish delights that give the name to this collection set of 2 plates Measures: dinner 27cm dessert 21cm Porcelain.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

La Menagerie Ottomane Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Menagerie Ottomane...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these coffee cups and saucers from the Blue Marble Collection have a warm, berry-like enamel decorati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Luxory Champagne Coupe Glasses, Silver, Customizable, Set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing K-OVER's latest creation, the customizable diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glasses, which effortlessly combine elegance and practicality. Available as a set of tw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Robert Lee Morris Set of 7 White & Gold “CAMELOT” Lunch Plates for Swid Powell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set of dinnerware lunch plates were designed by the legendary jewelry and fine art designer, Robert Lee Morris for Swid Powell. The pattern name is called Camelot and is a chic,...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

8 Vintage Aldo Gucci Equestrian Napkins with Horsebit Motif, Signed, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Eight Vintage Gucci Equestrian Napkins with Horsebit Motif, Signed, with Original Storage Bag and Authenticity Card Italy, circa 1970s–1980s Dimensions: Each napkin measures...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

BOTERO Large Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
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

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

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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