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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century
Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century

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

Polly Big Carafe in Blown in a Mold Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Polly Big Carafe in Blown in a Mold Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic

Polly Big Carafe in Blown in a Mold Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Polly large jug in mold-blown glass is one of Paola C.'s icons and one of the favorite pieces created by designer Aldo Cibic, who defines it as "a simple glass jug." Behind this simp...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Brokina Copper Carafe by Cristian Visentin
Brokina Copper Carafe by Cristian Visentin

Brokina Copper Carafe by Cristian Visentin

By Cristian Visentin

Located in Milan, IT

Brokina is an embossed copper carafe with a galvanized interior, designed by Cristian Visentin. Paola C. collection includes also Broka, a larger version of ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed by Aldo Cibic
Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed by Aldo Cibic

Mint Mouth Blown Glass Jug Designed by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Mint is a mouth blown borosilicate glass jug with a wide shape and with a handle that help a firm grip. Mint is a little masterpiece where the Paola C.’s craft...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic
Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic

Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Bottle made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

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

Polar Tray Verde & Rose By Greg Natale
Polar Tray Verde & Rose By Greg Natale

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

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Gajasimha, a mythical cross between lion and elephant, isn't just impressive looking. This guardian of ancient Indian art embodies the best of both worlds: the lion's regal strength and the elephant's wise dignity. Our collection inspired by this mythical guardian from the 17th century Indian manuscript...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal A tree full of parrots is a sign of success in aspirations and future endeavours. According to the 17th century Indian...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Cheese making Calderoni in steel
Cheese making Calderoni in steel

Cheese making Calderoni in steel

$327Sale Price|20% Off

Cheese making Calderoni in steel

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Lugo, IT

Cheese bowl made by Calderoni in steel with spoon. Good condition. Thanks

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8

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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12

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

Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s
Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s

Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s

By Jean Luce

Located in New York, NY

Jean Luce acid etched crystal glass bowl. Signed on the bottom with the etched monogram of the double ‘L’. Jean Luce (French, 1895-1964) Bio – “Trained as a ceramist and glassmake...

Category

20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #08

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #08

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

Vintage Set of 16  Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979
Vintage Set of 16  Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979

Vintage Set of 16 Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A entertainer's dream. A 16 pc set of vintage 1979 set of "Imperial Garden" plates by legendary makers and style icons, Fitz and Floyd. The set contains 4 pieces each of 4 different flowers. 1. Lily. 2. Chrysanthemum 3. Daisy 4. Tuplip In 1979 when these were made, they were called "salad plates" but now the modern host/hostess uses these as buffet/ hors d' oeuvres plates. Rare to have 16 pieces of the same iconic set that sold out worldwide. Many plates of the set odf 16 are as new (unused). There are some that show VERY light use that have been used very seldomly and well taken care of. We have an extensive collection of vintage Fitz and Floyd china...

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Exclusive Set of 2 Veuve Clicquot "La Grande Dame" Champagne Goblets - With Packaging
Exclusive Set of 2 Veuve Clicquot "La Grande Dame" Champagne Goblets - With Packaging

Exclusive Set of 2 Veuve Clicquot "La Grande Dame" Champagne Goblets - With Packaging

Located in Manzano, IT

Prestigious set consisting of 2 official Veuve Clicquot tasting glasses, "La Grande Dame" line. These glasses feature an iconic design, with a slender tulip shape specifically desi...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Vereco, France. A set of three coffee cups with saucers in amber glass.
Vereco, France. A set of three coffee cups with saucers in amber glass.

Vereco, France. A set of three coffee cups with saucers in amber glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

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

Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004
Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004

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

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 2-Small Tumblers Murano
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 2-Small Tumblers Murano

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 2-Small Tumblers Murano

By Purho Murano, Federico Peri

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

Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Medium - Color: Marine
Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Medium - Color: Marine

Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Medium - Color: Marine

Located in Curitiba, Parana

Function that honors the eye. The AVRA Collection expresses organization through precise, contemporary design, with catchall trays created to structure everyday life in a clear and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy
21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy

21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A new pattern, a new removable cover, the elegance is the same as always. We welcome Sophie, our new glass carafe available in 1 and 1,5L capacity, now ready to make his entrance ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Leather

Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse (1904-1979). Eight unique knife rests in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th century. Measures: 10 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Black Designer Teapot in Porcelain, Late 1900s
Black Designer Teapot in Porcelain, Late 1900s

Black Designer Teapot in Porcelain, Late 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Black designer teapot in porcelain. Late 1900s. In perfect condition. Marked. Measures: L 29 cm. x W 11 cm. x H 17 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble Creator Studioformart Stock
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble Creator Studioformart Stock

New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble Creator Studioformart Stock

By 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

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler

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

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304

By Tias Eckhoff

Located in Hellerup, DK

Georg Jensen letter opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 304 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypre...

Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst. Set of six "Eclipse" coffee cups and six plates
Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst. Set of six "Eclipse" coffee cups and six plates

Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst. Set of six "Eclipse" coffee cups and six plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

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

Contemporary Oil Vinegar Blown Green Glass Server Handcrafted by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Oil Vinegar Blown Green Glass Server Handcrafted by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Oil Vinegar Blown Green Glass Server Handcrafted by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite olio container, handcrafted in tuscany by skilled artisans. Each piece is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship. Perfect for ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater

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

Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.
Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.

Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

A four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising four dinner knives and four dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Italian modern white plastic tableware set by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Italian modern white plastic tableware set by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s

Italian modern white plastic tableware set by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white plastic tableware set with plates, cups and bowls by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s White plastic tableware set consisting of six plates, six bowls, six glasses and s...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Wine Glasses, Sterling Silver Steam, Set of Two, Made in Italy
Customizable Wine Glasses, Sterling Silver Steam, Set of Two, Made in Italy

Customizable Wine Glasses, Sterling Silver Steam, Set of Two, 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

Plate Platters Tsbleware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved Italy
Plate Platters Tsbleware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved Italy

Plate Platters Tsbleware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Hand-carved Italy

By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

Hand carved presentation plate from Amber onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Onyx

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy

By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

Hand carved presentation plates in white onyx. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very preciou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Onyx

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt. '#6073' Modern
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt. '#6073' Modern

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt. '#6073' Modern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Tiffany & Co. Incredible Tiffany & Co. Serling silver modernistic centerpiece bowl with base marked #25537. The base could be used as a candle holder. The base measures 1" tall x ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze

Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

?Title : Free Form Puddle Plate in Black Truffle Clay with Matte Midnight Blue Glaze 2021s / Belgium Size : W180 x D 180 x H 15 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] B...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ottoman Man Wooden Tray
Ottoman Man Wooden Tray

Ottoman Man Wooden Tray

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A Turquerie tray representing an ottoman man wooden tray that can be used to serve or as a decoration pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.
Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen service, consisting of 23 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 2 serving platters. Form: New cutout Decor: No. ...

Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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.