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Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Moka Dining Table A, Round Table for Four by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Moka dining table, round table for four by NONO. The Moka dining table is a sculptural dining table collection inspired by the iconic Italian moka pot....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Joel Escalona's Socle No14, Solid Wood Cocktail Tables, Design First
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Socle No14, Solid Wood Cocktail Tables, Design First —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table col...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Brown Emperador Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Serve in Style with Socle Serving Tables, NONO's Solid Wood No13
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Serve in Style with Socle Serving Tables, NONO's Solid Wood No13 —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table collect...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Socle Cocktail Tables, Celebrate Design with NONO No28
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle Cocktail Tables, Celebrate Design with NONO No28 —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table collection, envisi...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Kartell Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Glossy Table in Marble White by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Square Glossy Table in Marble White Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Aged Bronze Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Toptop Table White by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Modern Extending Light Ash Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Light Ash Dining Table, crafted from premium-figured cathedral ash in the Dune finish, this dining table boasts a rich texture and a sleek, l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold/Black by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Aged Bronze Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Glossy Table in Brown Emperador Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold / White by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Plastic

Modern Extending Dark Ash Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Dark Ash Dining Table, crafted from premium-figured cathedral ash in the Earth finish, this dining table boasts a rich texture and a sleek, l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Inlay
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table L Polyurethane Marble Resin Inlay
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane Classic Travertin Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Brown Emperador Marble by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane Grigio Billiemi Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Billiemi Marble Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane PintaVerde Marble Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Nero Marquinia Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Nero Marquinia Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern dessert tables and tilt-top tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dessert tables and tilt-top tables 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 dessert tables and tilt-top tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with marble, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dessert tables and tilt-top tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dessert tables and tilt-top tables, popular names associated with this style include Kartell, Antonio Citterio, Elena Salmistraro, and NONO. 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 dessert tables and tilt-top tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $11,550 while the average work can sell for $4,337.

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