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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Fork 012
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner fork, item 012 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competiti...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham American, Late 20th Century Height 13cm, diameter 6cm A set of six pairs, each depicting significant royal figures from...
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20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

BOTERO Medium Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Freezable swizzle stick
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Behold the enchanting alchemy of craftsmanship in our mouth-blown swizzle sticks, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Designed to gracefully stir and cool beverages without alter...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Taupe Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
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...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Espresso Cup Graphik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Pastel Pitcher "Eye Candy"
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. Mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. pr...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

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...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pineapple Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaxded pineapple placemats to make your table funky and unique.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of four "Siena" spoons. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. A set of four "Siena" spoons in hand-painted ceramic and stainless steel. 1980s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: Length 15.8 cm.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of five cookware by Giò Ponti for ArtKrupp Berndorf and Sambonet
Located in Lugo, IT
Five pots, two of production Art Krupp Berndorf 29,5 cm 21 cm 6 cm 140 cl Three Sambonet production, the largest 31.5 cm 24.5 cm 11 50 series. Designed by Gio Ponti Good Condition...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

Customizable Forged Culinary San Mai Steel Knife from Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Customizable forged culinary San Mai Steel Knife from Costantini Design. This handmade knife is available as shown or with a Damascus blade, and t...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Gerard Hofmann. French ceramicist, own workshop. Coffee pot, ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop. Coffee pot in unique ceramics. Earth-toned glaze. Handmade. Circa 1960. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 20.0...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Espresso Cup Corail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home décor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 41 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tranquility by International sterling silver flatware set, 41 pieces set. This set has a modern look with simple lines. This set includes: Six knives, 9 1/8" Six forks, 7 3/8" Six s...
Category

1940s Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bowl Job
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Bowl Job
$359 / item
Tableware Platter Cutting Board White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Italy Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Serving plate / cutting board in white Carrara marble with engravings and brushed brass inlay. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: L 40 W 32 H 1.5 cm 100% Hand made in Italy. Marble is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Lunch/Salad Fork
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver lunch/salad fork in the Grand Prix pattern, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1938. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Modern Hallmarks: Marked wit...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas, STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Wheel Thrown Teapot with a Branch Handle 'Joinery' in White Clay with Cream
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wheel thrown Teapot with a branch handle (joinery) in White Clay with Cream 2022s / Belgium Size : W 235, D 110, H 90 mm. Artist : Sigrid Volders ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
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

Preben Broste rare rosewood/ brass Nutcrackers , Modern , Denmark .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare Preben Broste nutcrackers in hard wood and brass hardware .
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare salt / pepper set in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Twelve-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A twelve-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising twelve dinner knives and twelve dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Kni...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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 ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item 171 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competiti...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Grapefruit Spoon
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Acorn Pattern, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: A...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Spoon 011
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner spoon, item 011 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competit...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 1020 by Ib Bluitgen
By Ib Bluitgen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot and spoon, design #1020 by Ib Bluitgen from 1953. Additional information: Material: Sterli...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Butterfly Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
There are many trays but very few are as beautiful as this golden lacquered tray elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time modern and contemporary A unique piece for your table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Vallauris, France. Set of eight unique ceramic mugs. Approx. 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France. A set of eight unique ceramic mugs. Polychrome glaze. Approximately 1970. In excellent condition with a few chips at the bottom. Dimensions: H 6.2 cm x D 4.9 cm.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo Marble Creator Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

NEW Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Child Fork/Fruit Fork 082
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen child fork, item 082 in the Caravel pattern, design #111 by Henning Koppel from 1957. Still a very modern design, sleek...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling gravy ladle, item #153 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini stainless steel six coasters .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice collection of six Sabattini coasters in stainless steel. All marked with the standard Sabattini hallmark .
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 4 + Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Flowers Golden Wood Lacquered Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
There are many trays but very few are as beautiful as this golden lacquered tray elegant with a 40s vibe but at the same time modern and contemporary A unique piece for your table ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

A six-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A six-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising six dinner knives and six dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L 22....
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

New Modern Sushi Plate in Michelangelo Marble Creator 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 the most mundane object. Making it extremely contemporary through a touch of design application, it’s still a cypher of oriental design. Size: 30 x 12 x 2.5 cm (Plate), 4.7 x 1.2 x 1.2 (Chopstick Holder...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Serving Platter with Bowls in Marble creator Ivan Colominas, stock
Located in Milan, IT
Let us cut off the ordinary: a board is not necessarily just a serving platter. It is an individual way of serving cheeses, meats, vegetables or bread. Marble lends itself to the gam...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Cold Cuts Fork 144
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen cold cuts fork, item 144 in the Caravel pattern, design #111 by Henning Koppel from 1957. Still a very modern design, sleek and completely without decora...
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20th Century European Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Bread Basket in Black Marble Creator Cristoforo Trapani Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Acclaimed by critics, rewarded and beloved by customers, the bread basket has made a comeback as the hero of the table, for good reason. Forget about precooked loaves or packaged breadsticks, bread is the pride of Italian gastronomic tradition, which is why it deserves the right presentation. Michelin Star...
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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

New Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Dinner Knife 013
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 013 in the Caravel pattern, design #111 by Henning Koppel from 1957. Still a very modern design,...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren “Søren” Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Geo...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Georg Jense...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
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

New Modern Serving Tray in Nero and White Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia and White Michelangelo Marble. Size: 40.7 x 30 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Danese, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo C...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

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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