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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Brass Pinch Dish
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. The brass pinch dish is m...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
$162 / set
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
Brass Napkin Ring
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. The brass napkin ring...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
$65 / item
Polar Bowl Antico & Arabescato 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
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Polar Coaster Verde & Rose By Greg Natale
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
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
$150 / item
Foxy Silver-Plated Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Foxy is a jug in silver-plated metal, designed by Aldo Cibic. The superior part is characterized by a sinuous crease in the metal. This detail is not just aesthetic, it's a functiona...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$469 / item
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
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Coffee Brown 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
113 Pieces Set of Hans Hansen Charlotte Sterling Silverware
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage Hans Hansen “Charlotte” sterling silver cutlery service for twelve, designed by Karl Gustav Hansen. All pieces handmade in Denmark and marked by Hans Hansen Silversmith. Tota...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Gold Mustard & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Mustard gold linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Ottoman Man Wooden Tray
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
$66 / item
Limited Edition Modern Malevich Vase CSL2 by NOOM in Oxidized Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
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
$250 / item
Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white craquelé edge dinner coupe plates from the Confetti collection have an original golden craquelé rim emphasizing the brilli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Limited Edition Modern Vase Yermilov CSL6 by NOOM in Hammered Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Yermilov vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernis...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow.
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Amber Yellow 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Crystal 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Ghidini 1961 Perished Napkin Holder in Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Vase Gabo CS11 by Noom in Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the early 20th century, focused on the basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, lines, and rectangles.
The geometric structure of the vases is not only a décor but also functional dividers and holders for flowers, which allow you to create elegant compositions. Even an empty vase will always look like a small art object in your house
All vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Dodò Low Mouth Blown Glass Carafe Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Dodò is a low mouth-blown glass carafe available in two different versions: in smooth glass or in grooved glass with a plissé effect. The Dodò carafe is part ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
$168 / item
Polar Tray Coral & Travertine 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
$250 / item
Limited Edition Modern Malevich Vase CSL5 by NOOM with Burned Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
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
$306 / item
Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Afroditi Stainless Steel Carafe by Afroditi Krassa
Located in Milan, IT
Afroditi is a stainless steel carafe designed by Afroditi Krassa. The silver finishing plays with the light of the room that emphasizes the elegant curves and the timeless...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Modern Metal Vase Yermilov CS2 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Yermilov vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kaya Premium Cutlery Set Glossy Purple Stainless Steel Service 4
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Luxury Kaya Premium Cutlery Japan Glossy Purple Stainless Steel
Service for 4 plus 4 serving pieces 20 piece set.
Knife .75 h x 10 w x .75 w Spoon 1 h x ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Malevich Vase CS8 by Noom with Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL7 by Noom with Rainbow Zinc Plating Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS10 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Modern Vase Genke CS8 by Noom with Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel
Modern Vase Delaunay CS7 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Tent Wooden Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A very unique piece that can be used as a serving tray or a decoratuon piece for your coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$66 / item
Modern Malevich Vase CS7 by Noom in Copper and Painted Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Malevich vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Plume Set Of Four Cocktail Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cocktail glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love fo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Modern Vase Genke CS2 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Two Modern Vase Delaunay & Gabo CS10 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay and Gabo vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movemen...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS7 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movem...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Steel
Brokina Copper Carafe 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
$228 / item
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Pink
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$69 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe 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
$168 / item
Purple Pod Cotton-Linen Tablecloth Medium
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For Fort Makers, Naomi Clark paints vibrant abstract compositions on fabrics that are then digitally printed and made into useable objects.
Each table cloth will be unique dependin...
Category
2010s North American Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Routine High Carafe in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
High carafe in mouth blown glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Foxy Blown Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Foxy is a jug in blown borosilicate glass, designed by Aldo Cibic. The superior part is characterized by a sinuous crease in the glass. This detail is not just aesthetic, it's a func...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$420 / item
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
Early 21st Century Vietri "Incanto Mare" Italian Stoneware Bowls, Set of 6
By Vietri
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of 6 "Incanto Mare" (Enchanting Sea) stoneware bowls by Vietri. Handcrafted by Italian artisans, this dinnerware was made to last with durable clay and high-quality glaze. This c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Paint
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
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
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Butterfly Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This is a very unique and special piece
this Butterfly Golden lacquered tray is the perfect item to lighten up your space
elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time very contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$202 / item
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