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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pitcher, Solid Pure Silver, Best Luxory Wedding Gift , Hand Made in Italy, 2019
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The K-OVER Pitcher has been designed to enrich our tables for special occasions as well as for everyday life. This particular pitcher belongs to our Crocodile Collection and, like al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Cotto 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 r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Touché Bois Black Ash Wood Oval Handle by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois Canaletto oval handle by Mason Editions
Dimensions: D 36 × H 4.4 cm, 48 cm with handle
Materials: Walnut canaletto wood
A light metal rod that rests on the surfac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
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
Wine Luxory Glass, Pure Silver, Christmas Gift, medium size, Hand made, Italy
By K-OVER
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
Luxory Wine Glass, Wedding Gift, Small size, Hammered, Solid Silver, Italy
By K-OVER
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
Polar Bowl Coral & Travertine By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Small Alice Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Small alice tray by Slow Design
Dimensions: W 19 x H 24 cm
Materials: Glass.
Technique: Grisaille.
Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size large.
Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details.
Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Luxory Wine Glass, Christmas Gift, Green Stones, Pure Silver, Medium Size, Italy
By K-OVER
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
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #89
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Tray, Small Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather
Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Enhance your space with this elegant ceramic egg plate by Mexican artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, this versatile piece features a refined e...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Majolica
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
Hand Dyed Cocktail Napkins, Nightfall Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Nightfall linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Beautifully merging magenta, indigo and lavender dyes on linen. Sustainably hand-dyed in small batches and sewn in New York City. Napki...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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 Vietnamese Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Hand Dyed Cocktail Napkins, Moonrise Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Moonrise linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Beautifully merging indigo, aqua and gold dyes on linen. Sustainably hand-dyed in small batches and sewn in New York City. Napkins measu...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Freezable swizzle stick
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Behold the enchanting alchemy of craftsmanship in our mouth-blown swizzle sticks, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Designed to gracefully stir and cool beverages without alter...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Lava Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava Tray by Slow Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 1 x W 26 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Glass and pigments.
Our mirrors are handmade one by one. This means that each mirror and tray is...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our artefacto servers. A fork and spoon – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, this colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Sage Green Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Broka Copper Carafe by Cristian Visentin
Located in Milan, IT
Broka is an embossed copper carafe with a galvanized interior, designed by Cristian Visentin.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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
Leather and Brass Placemat Set (Set of 4) Black
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our leather and brass placemat set...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
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
Raffaele Lannello Five Finger Pop Art Kitchen Five Knife Block Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Raffaele Lannello Five Finger Pop Art Kitchen Five Knife Block Set
Circa 2009, discontinued
This strikingly unique and whimsical kitchen knife set, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Porcelain Carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain carafe with lid by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm
Volume approximate: 400ml
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, internall...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Oak Brown Cotton Table Napkins Hand Block Printed By Artisans (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
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
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 Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
Contemporary Silver Plated Teapot Stone Handles Handcrafted Italy Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the duality objects collection, OHO, is a harmonious blend of contemporary design's expressive freedom and the profound expertise of silverware workshops. This piece serves a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Marquina 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
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #76
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto 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
Hummus Floral Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 Napkin )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Hummas floral table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using block print technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Twelve Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Jade Green & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green 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 na...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather
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
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
Tisa Indigo Cotton Table Napkin Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 Napkin )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Tisa table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as a table ware accessory
Classic & timeless in design, Tisa napkin in indigo is a sustainable luxury statement.
Created all by hand these napkins are made in small careful batches, each piece being unique as it is completely handcrafted. Natural elements local to the artisan clusters are used to custom create dyes for this production.
Each order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Gerard Hofmann. French ceramicist, own workshop. Set of four small cups.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop.
A set of four small cups. Unique ceramics. Earth-toned glaze. Handmade.
Circa 1960.
In ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Vereco, France. A set of three coffee cups with saucers in amber glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vereco, France. A set of three coffee cups with saucers in amber glass.
Modernist design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In good condition with signs of use.
Cup: D 8.8 cm without handle x...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
2 Pairs of Pear Shaped Yellow Pottery Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of four figural pottery pear shaped salt and pepper shakers.
In the form of yellow pears with twig stems.
Perfect for a bountiful table!
Marked to the bases with a p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Pottery
Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst. Set of six "Eclipse" coffee cups and six plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst, England.
Set of six "Eclipse" coffee cups and six plates.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
Cups: H 7.0 cm x D 8.0 cm (without handle).
Plates: D 16.8 cm.
In e...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Pair of Japanese Bamboo Pattern 950 Sterling Silver Reticulated Napkin Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Bamboo napkin rings.
In 950 sterling silver.
Likely produced in post-war Japan.
With an openwork pattern of bamboo stalks and leaves around the circumference.
Mar...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
New Modern Serving Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic, stock
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia, red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble.
Size: 40 x 29 x 4 cm, 15.7 x 11.4 x 1.6 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Romeo, Homage Collection b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Enamel and Brass Red , Green Apple and Pear Object Sculptures Set Of 6 Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of 6 enameled and brass apple and pear object sculptures makes for great entertaining and table settings. They are vintage from th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Enamel
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
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
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
Coasters Barware Cocktail White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Ants Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in white Carrara marble with brushed brass inlay.
Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food.
Dimensions: D ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato 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
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #123
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, White & Blue
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 translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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.