Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern

Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Small Wine or Cordial Goblets

$3,250 / set

Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Small Wine or Cordial Goblets

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 small wine or cordial cups or goblets By Garrard & Co. Limited of London, England. In sterling silver. Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown Jewelers for the English throne and held that distinction from 1843 - 2007. Garrard has also made jewelry for royalty and various world cup trophies...

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1960s British Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats

$3,850 / set

Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats. In the Vine pattern decorated with raised poppies and other flowers around the rim's edge. By Tiffany & Co. Monogrammed to t...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Knives

$1,500 / set

Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Knives

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine boxed set of caviar knives. By Garrard & Co. The blades in sterling silver and the handles made of lustrous Mother-of-Pearl. Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown Jewelers for the English throne and held that distinction from 1843 - 2007. Garrard has also made jewelry for royalty and various world cup trophies...

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1990s British Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar, Hanau, Germany, 20th Century

$426

Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar, Hanau, Germany, 20th Century

Located in Lisboa, PT

Figural Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar Hanau, Germany Late 19th-20th century Charming figural salt cellar crafted in silver, formed as a stylized bird standing on finely deta...

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20th Century German Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627

$1,250 / set

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Model No. 627. Designed by Ove Brobeck. A rare and fine pair! Date: 20th century Overall Condition: They a...

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20th Century Danish Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury English Engine Turned Sterling Silver Napkin Ring by John Rose

$235

Midcentury English Engine Turned Sterling Silver Napkin Ring by John Rose

By John Rose 3

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century English napkin ring. In sterling silver. By John Rose of Birmingham. With engine-turned decoration around the circumference and an unengraved rectangular cartou...

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1940s English Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Pair Midcentury English Engine Turned Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by John Rose

$595 / set

Pair Midcentury English Engine Turned Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by John Rose

By John Rose 3

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of Mid-Century English napkin rings. In sterling silver. By John Rose of Birmingham. With engine-turned decoration around the circumference and an unengraved rectangul...

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1940s English Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Georg Jensen Denmark Acanthus Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 3/4" # 19723

$493

W 1.12 in L 5.75 in

Set of 6 Georg Jensen Denmark Acanthus Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 3/4" # 19723

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern. The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romantic swirl design ...

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20th Century Danish Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Heavy Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

$385

Pair of Heavy Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in New York, NY

These pair of heavy sterling Silver salt & Pepper shakers features a screw-top. Makers' mark is etched in the center of the base. The height measures 2 1/8 inches, circumferen...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Brandimarte 925 sterling silver frying pan for cooking

$9,114

H 2.17 in Dm 11.82 in

Brandimarte 925 sterling silver frying pan for cooking

Located in Perugia, IT

925/ooo sterling silver frying pan for cooking Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy Weight g 1470 30 cm diameter Height 5,5 cm Length including handle 60 cm This frying p...

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2010s Italian Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Allan Adler Salad Servers

$1,175

Allan Adler Salad Servers

By Allan Adler

Located in Darnestown, MD

Modernist set of salad servers by Allan Adler in sterling and ebony. Streamlined and elegant. Spoon is 13" in length; fork is 12 7/8". Very good condition.

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1940s American Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder & Ashtray Set

$395 / item

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder & Ashtray Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sewickley, PA

This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver matchbox and ashtray set is a refined example of the brand's elegant decorative craftsmanship. The set includes a rectangular matchbox holder and a...

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Late 20th Century Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars

$10,626

Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars

Located in London, GB

A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, each designed as scallop shell bearing chased leaf decorations in the rim, with gold gilt interior and foliate design base, made by Danie...

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1850s British Antique Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392

$936

W 2.5 in L 3.5 in

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 This beautiful wine cup by designer Georg Jensen (Denmark) was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in a gorgeous, h...

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20th Century Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357

$406

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish This beautiful set of 3 napkin rings by designer Tiffany & Co were meticulously crafted from sterling silver for a go...

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20th Century Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones

$240Sale Price|20% Off

L 3.75 in

Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of 6 rhodium-plated sterling silver teaspoons with lapis lazuli stones are elegant, with spiral handles. These vintage spoons were re-imagined ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marina J. Mothers Day Gift, Vintage Silver Plated Spoon Set with Baroque Pearls

$320Sale Price|20% Off

L 4.5 in

Marina J. Mothers Day Gift, Vintage Silver Plated Spoon Set with Baroque Pearls

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of A Kind Marina J. Vintage Silver Plated Spoon set of 6, reworked to have gorgeous Baroque Pearl tip details. The cultured Baroque Pearls Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Pearl, Silver Plate

Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons

$320Sale Price / set|20% Off

L 4.5 in

Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ultimate One of A Kind Antique Spoon set from Marina J. This set of six spoons features Vintage Sterling Silver and are all stamped on the bottom. Me...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & CO. Sterling Silver Baby Spoons (Set of 2) #22642

$280

H 0.09 in W 0.89 in L 4.51 in

Tiffany & CO. Sterling Silver Baby Spoons (Set of 2) #22642

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Spoons (Set of 2) - These elegant Tiffany & Co. baby spoon set is crafted in sterling silver in the original Tiffany blue box. Size: approx. 4.25...

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20th Century Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Previously Available Items

Tiffany & Co. Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife 925 750

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Tiffany & Co. Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife 925 750

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Tiffany & Co. Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife 925 750 with original box and box

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1990s American Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Capstan Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

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H 2.75 in Dm 1.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Capstan Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of silver salt and pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the Capstan pattern. The salt shaker is stamped Tiffany & Co. / Sterling / 925 / Made in Italy / and with Italian hallmarks. The pepper grinder is marked to the base with "Made in Italy" & "acciaio garantito" (guaranteed steel). Simply a wonderful pair of Tiffany salt and pepper shakers...

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20th Century Italian Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Boxed Set of 24 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Grapes Place Card Holders

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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in

Boxed Set of 24 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Grapes Place Card Holders

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine set of place card holders by Garrard & Co. In sterling silver. Each comprised of 2 grape leaves and a gilt bunch of grapes. Simply an exceptional set of place card h...

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1990s British Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Fish' Salt & Pepper Shakers by Frank Gehry

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H 0.87 in W 1.03 in L 3.15 in

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Fish' Salt & Pepper Shakers by Frank Gehry

By Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of Tiffany & Co. 'Fish' salt and pepper shakers. Designed by Frank Gehry. In sterling silver with curved bodies and openings to the tops. Simply amazing design! Date...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Armada Dish

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Sterling Silver Armada Dish

By Asprey

Located in London, GB

A sterling silver Armada dish, 13.5" diameter, 47.7troy ozs, hallmarked London 2000, with Asprey sponsor mark. Should you choose to make this purchase we ...

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Early 2000s British Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Wine Cover, Solid Pure Silver 999/°°, Sunlight, 2018, Italy, in Stock

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H 129.93 in Dm 35.44 in

Wine Cover, Solid Pure Silver 999/°°, Sunlight, 2018, Italy, in Stock

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

The value of this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is based on on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearly seen f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Wine cover, Solid pure silver, Wine window, 2018, Italy, in Stock

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H 129.93 in Dm 35.44 in

Wine cover, Solid pure silver, Wine window, 2018, Italy, in Stock

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

The value of this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is based on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearly seen from the pictures, the surface of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Baker & Ellis Boxed Set of 12 English Enameled Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons

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W 0.88 in L 3.63 in

Baker & Ellis Boxed Set of 12 English Enameled Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine complete boxed set of 12 botanical enameled silver demitasse spoons. The reverse of each enameled and decorated with various flower species. Ea...

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1960s British Vintage Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling and Rosewood Flatware Set

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Hector Aguilar Sterling and Rosewood Flatware Set

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

This stunning flatware set by Mexican designer, Hector Aguilar, is made of sterling silver and rosewood. The 28 pieces consist of: 4 dinner knives; 4 dinn...

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