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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
New Modern Tray in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
An essential, minimalist tray that easily lends itself to multiple uses. At the table, in the kitchen, in the dining room. In simplicity is beauty.
Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishing, stain treatment compatible with food. Commercial name: Nysiros, Materia e Tavola Collection by Ivan Colominas, Spanish Designer. Also available in Black Marquina Marble. Made in Italy, hand finished.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
“I’m searching for magnificence,” the surprise of a curved slab, of a strong material moulded by the craftsman’s hands. A modern and decisive gesture that makes something fluid that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Trivet in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Myron is a trivet that is not defined by its function. Of perfect marble, with no above or below, it fulfils multiple uses in the kitchen and at the table.
Size: 26 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Myron, Materia e Tavola collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in black Marquinia marble. Made in Italy, hand finished.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Having abandoned soft and linear shapes, Studioformart has considered a rational and perfectly functional dining set. Soup plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, Square is a declarat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Tray in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Tavoletta, designed by Studioformat
One could even imagine marble to levitate, flying up to the clouds light as a feather, in a perfect chromatic match. Studioformart reiterates th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dessert spoon, item 021 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competi...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Bowl Job
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bowl Job bowl is designed as a counterpart to fine porcelain. The bowl is casted in concrete and with a inner bowl in brass. It adds a masculine touch to any decor.
Danish design from Design by Us
Material
Grey concrete and Lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Concrete, Brass
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
Leather, Glass
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
Contemporary Set of 2 Dinner Plates Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, these white seabed dinner coupe plates have corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid b...
Category
2010s European Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 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 Moss Green 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
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Amber Yellow 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
21st Century Thermal Carafe Mocha with Taupe Cover for Coffee Service
By Pinetti
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic, Leather
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Small Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set
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
Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Curved Butter Knife
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver curved butter knife in the Grand Prix pattern, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1938.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Modern
Hallmarks: Marked ...
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Multicolor Brass Artglass Tray by JAS
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade Portuguese artglass surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles.
Designed by Jonathan Amar at his atelier in Ra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Deep Blue 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
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
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
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
Polar Tray Antico & Arabescato 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
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray 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 n...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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
Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
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
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 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
Steel, Copper
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
Steel, Brass
Contemporary Brass Modern Mosaic Tray by Jonathan Amar Studio
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade mosaic Moroccan zellige surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles.
Designed by J...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Gerard Hofmann. French ceramicist, own workshop. Large teapot in unique ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Small Bowl in Speckled Clay + Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small bowl in speckled clay + matte midnight blue glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f80 h35 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vig...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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
Steel, Copper
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
Routine Cup Set Of Six Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown cup, set of 4. 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 pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Cup in Grey Speckled Clay with White Speckled Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in grey speckled clay with white speckled glaze (has a meandering line carving)
2022s / Belgium
Size : f85 h50 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antw...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Summer" Coffee Service for Four People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Summer" coffee service for four people with jug, four cups, seven saucers and creamer.
The cream jug is from the winter series.
Marked.
Pitcher: H 2...
Category
20th Century German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
Turquerie Woman Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Dudù High Mouth Blown Glass Carafe Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Dudù is a high mouth-blown glass carafe available in two different versions: in smooth glass or in grooved glass with a plissé effect. Dudù is part of Table Joy, a collection designe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Large Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set
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
Carving Set by Cini & Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautifully designed fork and knife carving set crafted from stainless steel by Cini & Nils, OPI Milano in original boxes.
Measure: Second piece: D 0.75", W 10".
Serving pieces.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless 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
Steel, Copper
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
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou
Dimensions: D 20 cm
Materials: Marble
Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of mater...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl w/Base 38.4 ozt. '#6073' Modern
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
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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
Modern Vase Genke CS3 by Noom in Brass 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
Steel, Brass
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
Steel, Copper
Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL3 by Noom in Hammered Brass 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
Steel, Brass
Limited Edition Modern Vase Yermilov CSL2 by NOOM in Oxidized 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 modernist...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel, Copper
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.