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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Polar Coaster Verde & Rose 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

“Orly” Serving Cutlery in Metal, Christofle, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
“Orly” silver-plated serving cutlery, iconic of 1970s modernist design. Signed by Maison Christofle. The set, comprising a fork and a spoon, features clean lines and a mirror-polishe...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Tableware

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Silver Plate

21st Century Saturno Serving Leather Tray with Chrome Handles Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Luxury, refinement, and beauty. Saturno collection is a set of trays crafted with a luxurious shagreen embossed effect, beautiful finished by satin brass or chrome handles with ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Diana with Taupe Cover Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover. Diana is the new Pinetti steel thermal carafe wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage F. Hingelberg Pipkin by Svend Weihrauch
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver pipkin with ebonite handle and heat insulating foot, designed by Svend Weihrauch in 1954 for silversmithy F. Hingelberg, Aarhus, Denmark Additional information: Mate...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #76
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flowers
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate flower design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

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Iron

The Barn Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Mix Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring rustic charm and countryside warmth to your table with the Barn Collection Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This enchanting set features four distinctively designed dinne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Serving Spoon 115
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling serving spoon, item 115 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #08
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Noritake Clear Arbor wine & tea Glasses-Crystal Glasses
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Noritake Clear Arbor Tea and wine glasses set of 17 Glasses-glass Embossed Grape and Leaf- great gift for special occasions . It is in very good condition with no chip, crac...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

21st Century Thermal Carafe Mocha with Taupe Cover for Coffee Service
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Mocha is the perfect vessel to keep piping hot or icy cold beverages right at arm’s reach. Our new thermal carafe enhanced by a removable leather cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather, Plastic

MODIGLIANI – Insulated Ice Bucket – Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MODIGLIANI – Insulated Ice Bucket – Dark cherry red
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MODIGLIANI – Insulated Wine Cooler – Dark cherry red
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MODIGLIANI – Insulated Wine Cooler – Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MODIGLIANI – Wine Cooler – Dark cherry red
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MODIGLIANI – Wine Cooler – Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set di 2 Portatovaglioli - Dark cherry red
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set di 2 Portatovaglioli - Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Coffee Brown Large 2-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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, White & Blue
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Salad/Fish Fork 041/061
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salad/fish fork, item 041/061 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. In the Cypress pattern several of the pieces were dual functional, in t...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Pink
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, White & Blue
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

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with handle, White & Blue
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

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
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

Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, Beige & White
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

Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #104
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

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Appetize. Nedda El-Asmar for Gense. Starter Cutlery Set, late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Appetize, Nedda El-Asmar for Gense, Sweden. Starter cutlery set in stainless steel. 16 Pieces of cutlery: 4 knives, 4 spoons, 4 forks and 4 coffee spoons. Late 20th century In perf...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304
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

Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay 2022s / Belgium Size : W 130 x D 90 x H 95 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, B...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #88
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modernism LARK BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 32 Pieces. Designed by John Prip, circa 1960. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 5/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 7" 8 TEAS...
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1960s Vintage Modern Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Enamel and Brass Red & Green Apple and Pear Object Sculptures Set Of 6
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

Candle Rock in Black Truffle Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Candle rock in Black Truffle Clay 2022s / Belgium Size : W 35 D 50 x H 65 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously as a ce...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Gerard Hofmann. French ceramicist, own workshop. Large teapot in unique ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop. Large teapot in unique ceramics. Earth-toned glaze. Handmade. Circa 1960. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 1...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Tableware

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Ceramic

Cutting Board Tableware Platter White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Serving plate / cutting board in white Carrara marble with engravings and brushed brass inlay. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: L 41, W 25, H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Three Porcelain Noire Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Three porcelain noire mocha cups with saucers in black and white fluted porcelain, 1980's. The cup measures: 6.3 x 5.2 c...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Six rare Suomi porcelain lunch plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

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 ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Koppel Salt & Pepper Shakers 1135
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt & pepper shakers, design #1135 by Henning Koppel from circa 1966. These are filled from the bottom, they are fitted with original rubber s...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Modern Tray in White Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The comic strip is served as a tray/board by Michele Chiossi. A zigzag, speech-bubble emoji accompanies dinners and aperitifs, suggesting thoughts and storytelling. Size: 35*30*2 cm...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles. Size: 12 x 60 x 35 cm 4.7 x 23.6 x 13.8 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Artemisia, Homage Collectio...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 13 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ikat Black Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handmade porcelain tray made in Italy Ikat is the trademark of Les-Otttomans and this item as well as the plates will lighten up your table.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Steel Grey Large 2-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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Tray in Calacatta Oro 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Sushi Tray in White Michelangelo Marble Creator Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The idealized meeting of east and west has led Colominas to consider a sushi set that embodies Japan’s Minimalist aesthetic with attention to detail for even...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New modern Chopping Board in White Carrara Marble creator Studioformart Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, it takes us back to the IV century BC, to ancient Greece where decorations and sculptures were created from the shimmering stone. Andrea and Simone Dell’Amico, the souls of Studioformat, are young designers from Carrara who live and breathe marble in the nearby quarries, challenging the material’s strength. Total Marble is a collection that introduces curved and rectangular trays, place mats and mise en place that suggest fleetingness in a material, the divine aspects of which, have been transformed into objects for everyday use. A little bit board and a little bit tray...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Centerpiece in White Michelangelo Marble, 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

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Steel Grey 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

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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