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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Pink
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
American, Late 20th Century
Height 13cm, diameter 6cm
A set of six pairs, each depicting significant royal figures from...
Category
20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Twelve Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service.
Twelve plates decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s.
Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent conditi...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Luxory Champagne Coupe Glasses, Silver, Customizable, Set of 2, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
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
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
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
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
$137 / item
Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Craquelé edge dessert coupe plate from the Berry collection has a unique golden crackled rim emphasizing the warm, berry-like dot...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
The Black Collection Porcelain Dinner Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a striking touch of exotic sophistication to your table setting with the Black Collection Porcelain Plate Set. This captivating set features four beautifully designed porcelain p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Carving Set by Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautifully designed fork and knife carving set crafted from stainless steel by Cini & Nils, OPI Milano in original boxes.
Measure: Second piece: D 0.75", W 10".
Serving pieces.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$585 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Jade & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green & Indigo blue linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in New York City, printed in the US. Napkins measure approximately 5.5 x...
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
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
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
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
Hand-Painted Iron Trays - Zodiac Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the cosmos with our set of hand-painted iron trays, each intricately featuring the Zodiac signs. Perfect for decorative use, these trays bring astrological charm and artist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Gold Plate, Brass
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
Butterfly Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This is a very unique and special piece
this Butterfly Golden lacquered tray is the perfect item to lighten up your space
elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time very contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$201 / item
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
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 Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
$161 / set
Porcelain Salad Bowl Cream Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$211 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Friday-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 perfect shape and size for holding y...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art
totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Foxy Blown Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Foxy is a jug in blown borosilicate glass, designed by Aldo Cibic. The superior part is characterized by a sinuous crease in the glass. This detail is not just aesthetic, it's a func...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$419 / item
Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art
totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
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
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
$3,591 / item
Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinner Plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece of art
totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
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
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
By Tias Eckhoff
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
Fruit Bowl Sandy Finish Golden Edge Hand Painted Porcelain Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$87 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Three 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 rendered in a stylized way rests on the side of a square napkin ring. Part ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Polar Tray Verde & Rose 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
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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 gla...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 10
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 6
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
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
$65 / set
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
Highly Unusual Silver Toast or Letter Rack Designed and Made by Grant McDonald
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed sterling silver letter or toast rack, made by the renowned silversmith George Grant McDonald, and hallmarked for London 2007.
This lovely piece is particularl...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Cedar Yellow
Located in Torino, IT
A unique take on an everyday object, this exquisite napkin holder elevates any table setting with its charm and visual balance. The piece is made using woven leather to create a func...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Hide, Leather
HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Set of 2 Fruit Bowls Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white seabed fruit bowls have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushes o...
Category
2010s European Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$68 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$401 / item
Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004
By MC Hersey & Son
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2004 by M. C. Hersey, this very handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, is of a large size and would be perfect for a ships decanter. The wine c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Luxury Wine Glass, Best Gift, Silver, Customizable, 1 Piece, Hand made, Italy
By K-OVER
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
Silver & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray & Indigo blue linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in New York City, printed in the US. Napkins measure approximately 5.5 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushe...
Category
2010s European Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$278 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Black Marble Wine Bottle Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Put your wine on a style. Crafted entirely from marble, this wine holder is a beautiful way to put your favorite wine bottle on a kitchen counter or table, and is striking enough to ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$310 / item
Pitcher, Alligator, Pure Solid Silver, Luxory Wedding Gift, Made in Italy, 2024
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The K-OVER Pitcher has been designed to enrich any table and occasion with a touch of luxury tableware, making it perfect for both special occasions and everyday use. Like all our pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Luxory Champagne Coupe, Christmas Gift, Silver, Medium Size, Hand Made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER's latest creation, our champagne coupe made of solid silver, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pairs, these exquisite gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Luxory Champagne Coupe Glass, Silver, Customizable, 1 piece, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
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
By K-OVER
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
Contemporary Silver 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
Gold Plate, Brass
Luxory Glasses, Champagne and Wine, Solid Silver, Set Of 4, Hand Made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Our latest creation, the K-OVER champagne coupe glasses with diamond-cut silver stems, represents the perfect fusion of elegance and practicality. This exquisite set of 4 glasses inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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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