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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Murano Glass

Twelve-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Crystal 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Resin, Plastic

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble, creator 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

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Marble

New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Carlo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo Marble, creator 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 ...
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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...
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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...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Black Designer Teapot in Porcelain, Late 1900s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Black designer teapot in porcelain. Late 1900s. In perfect condition. Marked. Measures: L 29 cm. x W 11 cm. x H 17 cm.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Deep Blue 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Lemon Hand-Beaded Placemat - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Brighten up your table with our hand-beaded lemon placemats, crafted from shimmering glass beads. These vibrant and cheerful placemats add a touch of Mediterranean charm and playful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

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

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Concrete, Brass

Bowl Job
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Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising four dinner knives and four dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

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Brass

A six-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of four "Siena" spoons. 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Crystal

Jade by Contempra House Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 Pieces Modernism
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jade plain by Contempra House (division of Towle) sterling silver flatware set of 42 pieces. This pattern was designed by noted Modernist midcentury designer, Earl Pardon, in the yea...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 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

Lucite Vintage "Spiral Staircase" Sculptural 12-Light Candelabra Springer Style
Located in North Miami, FL
The stepped and graduated vintage lucite twisted spiral staircase 12 light candelabra is very sculptural. It has been attributed to the work of Karl Springer. It twists in form to gi...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Handmade Printed Glass & Brass Decorative Tray – US by R’Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
This handmade tray combines the luminous surface of printed glass with the refined strength of brass, creating an object that is both decorative and functional. Crafted in Cairo by R...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Corneille, Dutch Cobra Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Butter Knife
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen butter knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian desig...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver coffee spoon, item 034 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competit...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s
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...
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20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi porcelain serving dish decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 33 x 27 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Stripe Pattern, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Stripe pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen ...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Hand Dyed Cocktail Napkins, Sunrise Abstract Pattern, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Nightfall linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Beautifully merging magenta, indigo and lavender dyes on linen. Sustainably hand-dyed in small batches and sewn in New York City. Napki...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Bowl, Lidded Jar and Three Crème Brûlée Bowls with Handles in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bowl, lidded jar and three crème brûlée bowls with handles in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Belgium, 1960s / 70s. The bowl measures: 19.5 x 5.2 cm. The lidded jar measures: 14.5...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

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

Aperitivo Set- Three Piece Sterling Silver Skewer Fork, Spoon, and Cheese Knife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in sterling silver and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, these pieces are the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Menagerie Ottomane Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Menagerie Ottomane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful brass condiment salt and pepper are decorated with tiny animate men on each.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle 155
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling sauce ladle, item #155 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was th...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Napkins Tray in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Strikingly elegant in its simplicity, this brass napkin tray is distinguished for its geometric silhouette and whimsical design. The square frame is compos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Child/Fruit Knife 072
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen child/fruit knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 072 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s C...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Set of 4 Cereal Snack Bowls Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in a personal and elegant key. Set of 4 mixed cereal bowls...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

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Gold

Chic Snakeskin Enameled Metal Serving Plate
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chic and graphic artist made enameled metal serving plate in fabulous snakeskin pattern. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and clic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware

Materials

Enamel

DALÌ- Soft Round Coasters Arch Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange & Cappuccino Beige
Located in Torino, IT
Soft round coasters from the Dali collection are made from high-quality leather, offering luxury and comfort. These coasters are a statement of style and sophistication for your tab...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

DALÌ- Soft Round Coasters Arch Set - 6 pieces - Amalfi Blue & Cedar Yellow
Located in Torino, IT
Soft round coasters from the Dali collection are made from high-quality leather, offering luxury and comfort. These coasters are a statement of style and sophistication for your tab...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

Le Bois Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Where Italian craftsmanship meets the beauty of nature. The Le Bois collection features magnificent hand-painted ceramic plates that bring the charm of the outdoors to your table. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Ceramic

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

Turquerie Ottoman View Bigger Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

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...
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20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Solid Silver Geometry Line Salt and Pepper Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 silver solid silver salt and pepper set of modern design. Created to be not only a useful object but also a decorative one. The salt is a silver ball with holes for the salt to ...
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1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Turquerie Man Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman man tray in a Turquerie style Serving and decorative tray.
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Lokoum Set of 2 Porcelain Plates BW
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Lokoum sweet and unusual as Turkish delights that give the name to this collection Set of 2 plates Measures: Dinner 27cm Dessert 21cm Porcelain.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fiber Decorative Candle – Mirage by R’Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
The Mirage Candle is a sculptural decorative piece crafted by hand from fiber, blending functional design with artistic presence. Produced in Cairo by R’Kan’s artisans, its refined t...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Tableware

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Set of 4 Bread Rim Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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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