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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Amer Bronze Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Amer Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Changing ownership over the course of history- from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtra’s Harihar Fort...
Brass
Amer Bronze Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Amer Bronze Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Changing ownership over the course of history- from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtra’s Hariha...
Brass
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
Amer Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Amer Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Changing ownership over the course of history- from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtra’s Harihar Fort ...
Brass
21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Practical and functional. Lazy Susan is the revolving tray entirely made with real calf leather. Available in two different sizes is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and par...
Wood, Leather
Tutti Frutti Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; these brass beauties are a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stones, once adorning royalty, now...
Brass
$862 / item
Fornasetti Tray Holder Black
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Fornasetti trays become elegant coffee tables by adding this black wood base. Is suits a 25 x 60 cm wood tray. The image shows the tray on its holder (the tray is not included in ...
Metal
Varenne Walnut and Leather Contemporary Change Tray by Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Varenne is a change tray made of solid walnut and leather. It is inspired by the world of horse racing and dedicated to Varenne, a thoroughbred that has become a world famous legend....
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Boton Three Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Wood
Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features three engraved handles. There are elaborate engravings on its sides as well as its top side. These engravings feature banded rings, on the top side the banded rings are entered by a star motif. The top of the drum measures 60cm in Diameter. A wonderful versatile piece that is a wonderful sculptural piece, that also functions as a side table. This cast bronze drum also features 2 pairs of frogs on opposing sides, frogs are often symbolised on rain drums as frogs come out of hibernation once the rainy season begins. Given this, these drums are sometimes called frog drums...
Bronze
Champaner Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simple in c...
Brass
Champaner Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simple in c...
Brass
Contemporary Boton Three Side Table, Conacaste Wood with Black Stain by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Wood
Under The Banyan Gold Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine power to fulfil wishes. Crafted with reverence, these brass obje...
Brass
$558 / item
Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy ...
Glass
Brass, Copper and Iron Folding Galleried Tray Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Copper and iron folding tray table with brass gallery Measures 20"D x 27"H and 32H when folded. Good vintage condition. W6052622.
Copper, Iron
Vintage French Lucite Tray Table
Located in Austin, TX
Tray table from France featuring a Lucite x-shape base that folds out to support a Lucite tray top. The Lucite tray is framed with brass trim and features a textured pattern througho...
Brass
Under The Banyan Gold Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine power to fulfil wishes. Crafted with reverence, these brass obje...
Brass
Champaner Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simple in ...
Brass
Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features th...
Bronze
Under The Banyan Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divi...
Brass
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simp...
Brass
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Sim...
Brass
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Champaner Bronze Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simp...
Brass
21st Century Jane Serving Tray Handmade with Italian Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Simple yet stylish. The rectangular wooden structure with round corners is covered with soft hand-stitched calfskin leather. Available in 4 different sizes, Jane tray has a non-sl...
Wood, Leather
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Plastic
Modern Silhueta Marble Console Table Carrara, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Silhueta Marble Console Table, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Silhueta marble console table celebrates the fluid forms and organic eleg...
Marble, Brass
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Plastic
21st Century Dioniso Serving Tray with Coaster Holder Cover Handmade in Italy
Kanso Cocktail Tray Table in Wood and Steel
By Laura Bilde, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kanso is one of the seven pillars of Zen Buddhist wisdom: it views simplicity as the heart of enlightened living, and the grace and beauty that emerges wh...
Steel
21st Century Foscari Serving Leather Tray with Brass Handles Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Foscari, here is one of the latest releases of Pinetti trays collection. Available in a choice of chic shades, Foscari trays are a stylish accessory i...
Brass
$13,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
DeCastelli Burraco Tray Table in Brushed Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto
By DeCastelli, Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This games table is a throwback to yesteryear with a refined allure, which takes on a whole new value as we find ourselves with increased leisure time at home. The round table top in natural fire-treated copper is characterised by the distinctive DeErosion finish, made even more special by the playful inclusion of the suits of the different playing cards. Four small serving trays...
Copper
Zebra Wood Vintage Marquetry Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous vintage zebra wood marquetry wood serving tray. Add some Boho Chic style to your home. Beautiful detail work in the hand marquetry.
Wood
$4,700 / item
Arcade Serving Tray by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
Metal
$3,880Sale Price|31% Off
Schonbuch Grace Salon Edition with Marble Top by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 100 pieces 1 of 100 Serving trolley powder-coated, fine structure .268 mahogany red, top shelf in marble Rosso Lepanto, lower shelf and wheels in lacquered MDF .34...
Marble, Metal
$910 / item
Romeo Marble Tray Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Carlo small plate by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 40 x 29 x 4 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto Please note that the Cibic pieces with “ears” or tray ...
Marble
Fornasetti Tray Holder Tray Black Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Fornasetti trays become elegant coffee tables by adding this black wood base. Is suits a 40 cm diameter metal round tray.
Wood
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Stainless Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Folding Tray Table with Green Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage folding tray table, handcrafted in Italy. The piece features a lacquered wooden frame in a rich teal finish with a removable serving tray top. The tray itself has a b...
Wood
1970's Fully restored Danish Multi Functional Modular Oak Bar Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully Restored Multi Functional Danish Modular Rosewood Bar Trolly The flexible bar trolly feature a very flexible design that enables the four wheeled tro...
Oak
$412 / item
Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché a tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
Iron
Limited Edition 1 of 50 Schonbuch Gold Grace Trolley by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Glamour and grace. The Grace gold edition serving trolley is an absolute interior highlight, available in a limited edition of just 50 units. Its Minimalist forms are the perfect exa...
Gold
$607 / item
Hakou C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm Materials: glass and iron. Colors: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base. ...
Iron
$1,785 / item
Brandino Tall Tray Table by Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
This rustic-chic tray table is as sophisticated as it is functional and is perfect for balancing drinks, support lamps, and display potted plants in a...
Stainless Steel
Modern Solid Cast Brass, Hand Chiseled Timber Dawa Bar Tray
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ti...
Brass
$1,925 / item
Brandino Low Tray Table by Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
A chic accessory to add a functional surface in a modern living room, this tray table is crafted of solid walnut treated with oil to give it a protective, glossy finish. The X-style ...
Stainless Steel
$10,447 / item
Saracinesca Table Podium by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Saracinesca table podium by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2013 Dimensions: 75 x 32 x 19 cm Materials: Black oxide steel, solid brass and black marble of ormea. An overlapping col...
Marble, Brass, Steel
$13,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
DeCastelli Burraco Tray Table in Natural Brushed Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto
By DeCastelli, Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This games table is a throwback to yesteryear with a refined allure, which takes on a whole new value as we find ourselves with increased leisure time at home. The round table top in...
Copper
Under The Banyan Gold Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine power to fulfil wishes. Crafted with reverence, these brass obje...
Brass
$1,427 / item
Trayano, the handmade tray in precious marble
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The name Trayano is a skilful play on words that evokes the functionality of a tray and the splendor of imperial Rome for a piece of furniture made entirely of precious marble. Tray...
Marble
$1,645 / item
Trayano, the handmade tray in precious marble 50
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The name Trayano is a skilful play on words that evokes the functionality of a tray and the splendor of imperial Rome for a piece of furniture made entirely of precious marble. Tray...
Marble
Set of 3 Marble Small Plates and Tray by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 marble small plates and tray by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: Plates: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm Tray: 40 x 29 x 4 cm Materials: Bianco michelangelo, nero marquinia Rosso Levanto ...
Marble
$1,122 / set
Pair of Hakou B Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Hakou B Trays by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 30 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black me...
Iron
$497 / item
Bordeaux Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux Touché E Tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
Iron
$607 / item
Hakou D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou D tray by Mason Edition Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy an...
Iron
Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché D trays by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod t...
Iron
Amer Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Amer Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Changing ownership over the course of history- from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtra’s Harihar Fort ...
Brass
Amer Bronze Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Amer Bronze Tray Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Changing ownership over the course of history- from the Marathas to the Sultanates and then Mughals, Maharashtra’s Hariha...
Brass
Folding Beech Table by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beech folding table by Mogens Koch produced by Rud Rasmussens and signed with applied metal manufacturer's label to frame. Lightly restored.
Brass
Under The Banyan Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Tray Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divin...
Brass
