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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Pair of Cotto Touché C Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Cotto Touché C Trays 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Baccarat Swirl Bambous Double Dish
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat Crystal Swirl Bambous doble dish. Stamped.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6
Located in Lugo, IT
12 plates 6 dinner plates and 6 soup plates by Pierre Cardin. Craquele ceramic only in this set Good condition. Thank you
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1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Spoon Set Pink Quartz Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your morning coffee or tea ritual with our torch spoon, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans. Fashioned from metal and plated brass, each spoon features a ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché a tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Artemisia Marble Centerpiece 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

Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché D trays by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Caramel
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Bordeaux Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux Touché E Tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from high-q...
Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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

Limited Edition Modern Malevich Vase CSL2 by NOOM in Oxidized Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Copper

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & black)
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from high-q...
Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

White Marble Coaster, Christmas Tree Decoration Tableware Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period. Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Modern Artisanal Oak Brown Stripes Print Cotton Table Napkins (set of 4)
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

2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Oval Rim Platter White Enamel 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

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL3 by Noom in Hammered Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Brass

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

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Lapis Lazuli Stone in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite perline torch cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorned with a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Rose & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Rose pink & 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

Gold & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Gold yellow & 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

Silver & Indigo Wave Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
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

Rose & Indigo Wave Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Rose pink & 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

Jade & Indigo Wave Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
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

Gold & Indigo Wave Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Gold yellow & 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 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato 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

Contemporary Cutlery Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Dish in White Carrara Marble by Studioformart, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Having abandoned soft and linear shapes, Studioformart has considered a rational and perfectly functional dining set. Soup plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, Square is a declarat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow. This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Folio Charcoal Black Cotton Table Napkin Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio Black 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. I...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Lilì and Lulù Oil and Vinegar Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Lilì and Lulù make up a set of oil and vinegar dispensers, this couple of characters is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Lilì and ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable Forged Culinary San Mai Steel Knife from Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Customizable forged culinary San Mai Steel Knife from Costantini Design. This handmade knife is available as shown or with a Damascus blade, and t...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Oval Place Card Holders Set of 8, London 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2000 by Marlow Brothers, this set of 8 Elizabeth II, sterling silver place card holders are oval in shape and of a simple yet elegant design. Each measures 1....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Marine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Onyx Stone Handle in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite Onix cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Folio Floral Indigo Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 )
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

2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

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

New Modern Serving Tray in Nero and White Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia and White Michelangelo Marble. Size: 40.7 x 30 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Danese, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo C...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx. Marble is a natur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Afroditi Silver Plated Carafe by Afroditi Krassa
Located in Milan, IT
Afroditi is a silver plated carafe designed by Afroditi Krassa. The silver finishing plays with the light of the room that emphasizes the elegant curves and the timeless silhouette. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Candle Stick Holder
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
DANISH candlestick holder from mid-century era.
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Milan, IT
Memory, made in Red Levanto marble, designed by Cristiforo Trapani 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. The bread basket of the Apuan Alps, in white or black marble, is ready to cradle the great Italian bread making tradition; the artichoke brazier is his chef-d’œuvre, and the soup tureen, are all objects of a simple cuisine that is redolent of lemons, sea and sun. They are not limited to functionality, but gleam with the marble’s calcite. From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Pair of Taupe Touché B Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché B trays by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal ro...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

New Modern Tray/Chopping Board in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
A little bit board and a little bit tray. The distinctive opening welcomes a glass, a napkin and makes for a better grip, which makes Paletta perfect for cock...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your table with this hand-embroidered cotton tablecloth, featuring a minimalist design. Meticulously embroidered by skilled artisans, each piece showcases intricate patterns ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Gold Plated Lava Stone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette offers a sleek and minimal aesthetic. The exquisite stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Round Silver Metal Tray with Handles
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary round silver metal drinks tray with handles and low walls
Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modernist Olive Wood Multi-Compartment Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary modernist olive wood tray in an organic shape with 5 compartments.
Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Olive

American Contemporary Lucite and Abalone Tray
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary lucite tray adorned with inlaid iridescent abalones
Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Abalone

Coaster Barware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Amalfi coaster inspired by the pattern of Majolica tiles represents all the Mediterranean flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished Azul Macaubas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble Creator Studioformart Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Serving is a refined art, Vasco can be a sculpture or a vessel, a design object and a serving platter. It is unstoppable and like the most daring seafarers, its gaze is firmly fixed ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gold Plated Green Quartz Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our perlina milk, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The curved handle of this j...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Gold Plate, Brass

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas, STOCK
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

Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Savannah
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Serviette Rings Set Tableware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved serviette rings from Carrara marble with brass inlay. Set of 4 pieces in White Carrara Marble, polished brass. Dimensions: D 7.5, H 1.5 cm....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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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