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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Myron Trivet, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Myron Trivet - Black by Ivan Colominas
Materia e Tavola Collection
Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also Available: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara
The col...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Orazio marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Dimensions: 18.9 x 14 x 5.8 cm
Materials:
Bianco
Michelangelo,
Rosso Levanto,
Nero Marquinia
Please note that the Cibic pieces wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Artemisia Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemisia marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Dimensions: 23.6 x 13.8 x 4.7 cm
Materials:
Bianco
Michelangelo,
Rosso Levanto,
Nero Marquinia
Please note that the Cibic pieces...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
21th Century French Limoges Marie Daage Hand Painted Dinner Service Tableware
Located in Madrid, ES
Made exclusively of Limoges porcelain, Marie Daâge's collections are some of the last to be painted entirely by hand in differents colours. All are from fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape.
The set includes 4 napkin rings.
Designed by Paola Valle ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Primitive Wooden Coffee Mortar by Artefakto
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive Wooden Coffee Mortar by Artefakto
Unique piece.
Dimensions: Ø 53 x H 63 cm.
Materials: Wood.
Hidalgo, Mexico. Late 19th Century.
Artefakto opened its doors on the R...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tray
Measures: Diameter 30 * height 27.5 cm
Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish
From Earth, one can only see the portion of ...
Category
2010s French Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Bronze Vase by Tipstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze vase by Tipstudio
Numbered Edition
Dimensions: Ø30 x 13 cm
Materials: Slags, Statuario Bronze
Weight: 10 kg
Tipstudio, Imma Matera and Tommaso Lucarini, has chosen to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Primitive Terracotta Heating Vessels by Artefakto
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Primitive Terracotta Heating Vessels by Artefakto
Unique pieces.
Dimensions: Ø 25 cm x H 44/40/38 cm.
Materials: Terracotta.
Set of 3 sculptural elements. Northern Pu...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Leather Tray, Small Square Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather
Printed Black Ikat Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing printed cotton ikat tablecloth in black and white.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Lime Green Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape.
The set includes 4 napkin rings.
Designed by Paola Valle ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 5 Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, natural oil wax
Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructe...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, natural oil wax
Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructe...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
Hand Painted Linen Napkins, Abstract Rose Pink Gray & Navy, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen napkins, set of four, with pink, grey and peach abstract pattern. Hand-painted and sewn in New York City. Each napkin measures approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen nap...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Handprinted Cotton Table Cloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing handprinted cotton placemat with great colors to make your table look beautiful.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
.925 Modern Silver Espresso / Demitasse Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An espresso spoon for the modern coffee connoisseur - crafted with passion and precision by Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn.
Made with high-...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiger Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded tiger placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
Vallauris, France, Modernistic Four-Person Coffee Service in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France.
Modernistic four-person coffee service in ceramics consisting of four coffee cups with matching saucers, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and three small plates.
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually.
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Petrol Green Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché C tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal rod ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Flowers Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
There are many trays but very few are as beautiful as this golden lacquered tray
elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time modern and contemporary
A unique piece for your table ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Candy Onyx
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of m...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of mater...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Bowl Job
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bowl Job bowl is designed as a counterpart to fine porcelain. The bowl is casted in concrete and with a inner bowl in brass. It adds a masculine touch to any decor.
Danish design from Design by Us
Material
Grey concrete and Lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Cotto Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto 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 rest...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Twosidestory Bowl Xl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou.
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble.
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Ikat Blue and Green Handmade Ceramic Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handmade ceramic tray made in Italy
Ikat is the trademark of Les-Otttomans and this item as weel as the plates will lighten up your table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handmade ceramic tray made in Italy
Ikat is the trademark of Les-Ottomans and this item as well as the plates will lighten up your table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Asprey, London - Vintage Sterling Silver Chopsticks & Stand - 1989
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of modernist sterling silver chopsticks together with their stand all in the original presentation box.
A spectacular gift espe...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Candy Onyx
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the be...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Onyx
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty o...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Onyx
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 Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
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 Italian 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 Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Touché Bois Black Ash Wood Small Handle by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois Canaletto small handle by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × H 4.4 cm
Materials: walnut Canaletto wood
A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. In...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Sage Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green Touché B tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm
Materials: iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod tha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Onyx Twosidestory Bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set 2 Onyx Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 40 cm
Materials: Levanto Bordeaux marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Summer" Coffee Service for Four People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Cotto Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché B tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod that res...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Petrol Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché B tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Petrol Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green 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 th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Burgundy Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy touché C tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod that r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Fragments Tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: Chipboard
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theod...
Category
2010s English Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Pink Marble Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Handmade Solid Oak Wood Charcuterie and Cheese Board Set
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
Introducing the Duo, a stunning piece that adds a touch of elegance to your service and presentations. Meticulously crafted from Anatolian Oak, this exquisite creation combines pract...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Touché Bois Ash Wood by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois ash wood by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: ash wood, 24k matte gold rods
A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up, al...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Taupe Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché B tray by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm.
Materials: iron and MDF.
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green.
A light metal rod that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Petrol Green Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Touché D tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light metal rod t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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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