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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Corneille, Dutch Cobra Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea or Coffee Service by Peter Lunn, London
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST 3-PIECE STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE BY PETER LUNN
Hallmarked PML to each underside; circa 1979
Item # 011FRP21Z
A very fine sterling silver tea service by silversmith Pet...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro 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 that characterise the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 2 in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a small man seated on top and facing forward. Part of the Omini collection (w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Four in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a stylized figurine of a faceless man, depicted seating on top of the square ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Three in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a rendered in a stylized way rests on the side of a square napkin ring. Part ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay
2022s / Belgium
Size : W 130 x D 90 x H 95 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, B...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Small Bowl in Speckled Clay + Matte Midnight Blue Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A small bowl in speckled clay + matte midnight blue glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f80 h35 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vig...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in White Clay with Satin Mauve + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with satin mauve + sheer glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f80 h50 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously a...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in Grey Speckled Clay with White Speckled Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in grey speckled clay with white speckled glaze (has a meandering line carving)
2022s / Belgium
Size : f85 h50 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antw...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Centerpiece White Michelangelo Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining and, it loves marble. In the kitchen it is the perfect material: pure, smooth and easy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Cup in White Clay with Pastel Green + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with pastel green + sheer glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f110 h60 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp,...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Puddle Plate in Stracciatella Clay and Pale Lilac Glaze, Small
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Plate in Stracciatella Clay and pale Lilac Glaze, small
2022s / Belgium
Size : W160, D110 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal.
Six rare Suomi porcelain lunch plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s.
Diameter: 19.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Wheel Thrown Flower Bowl in White Clay and Cream
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wheel Thrown flower bowl in white clay and cream
2022s / Belgium
Size : F 115 x H 100 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigoro...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in White Clay Clay with Pistache + Sheer Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with cream glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f90 h60 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she wo...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Cup in White Clay with Cream Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in white clay with cream glaze
2022s / Belgium
Size : f85 h55 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously as a ceramic ar...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Cappuccino Cup with Handle, Pink
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Stainless Steel Bottle and Wine Holder with Italian Leather Cover
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining practicality with elegant style.
A stainless steel body wrapped in soft and water resistant calf leather. Sized to hold a single bottle our wine cooler stands elegantly on a formal or casual table to keep the wine chilled...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Candle Rock in Black Truffle Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Candle rock in Black Truffle Clay
2022s / Belgium
Size : W 35 D 50 x H 65 mm
Artist : Sigrid Volders
[Sigrid Volders]
Based in Antwerp, Belgium, she works vigorously as a ce...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, Beige & White
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Saturno Serving Leather Tray with Chrome Handles Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Luxury, refinement, and beauty.
Saturno collection is a set of trays crafted with a luxurious shagreen embossed effect, beautiful finished by satin brass or chrome handles with ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This ice bucket is an essential piece of equipment in any home or commercial bar.
The combination of chrome-plated steel and calf leather is particul...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Flatware Cutlery by Bob Patino for Berndorf
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by famous New York designer’s duo Bob Patino (1942-1998) and Vincente Wolf in 1991 for Berndorf, Austria. Beautiful and hard-to-find cutlery made o...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kartell Set of 3 Namaste Plates in Black and Grey by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set of 3 different sized "Namaste" plates/trays features an organic and asymmetric design that calls to mind the idea of flat stones and an all-natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Enamel
21st Century Steel Ice Bucket Stand with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A good bottle of bubbles deserves nothing less than chilling in this stunning stand.
Elevate your tableside wine service with our satin stand in stainless steel covered with a soft ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer 100 ml, Navy
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by translating pearl and stone details of jewe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf by Philipp Häusler
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian high-quality flatware silver plated by Berndorf, former Krupp Company from the 1960s. The cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Steel, Silver
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cups in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Espresso Cup in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies Family, which heralded a new way of perceiving tableware by using transparent products moulded with various relief patterns, has been expanded to include new elements suc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical body that delicately flares to a wide top well finished by two round handles.
The steel wine cooler with leather sleeve comes also in a generous size ideal for champ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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: 20 x 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary White Ceramic Salad Bowl Serving Dish Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary white ceramic deep serving dish (salad bowl/first courses dish) handmade
Salad bowl, or a first course dish, in matt white ceramic with handles, adorned with an aster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Leonore Doskow Two Sterling Silver Knifes, Butter/Chesse and Serving, Modern
By Leonore Doskow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in these two knifes, both marked Leonore Doskow, and large also marked. Handmade sterling. This shape is a well known design by the artist. The butter/cheese is 6.75 and...
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Diana Thermal Carafe 1.5L Earth Leather Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover.
Diana is our new steel thermal carafe with a capa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Leather and Brass Placemat Set (Set of 4) Black
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our leather and brass placemat set...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
La Menagerie Ottomane Set of 4 Dinner Plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Exotical and tropical La menagerie ottomane is a stunning collection that will bright up your tables.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our artefacto servers. A fork and spoon – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, this colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Gold & Indigo Blue, Set of Four
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Gold linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin is hand dyed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup Without Handle, White & Blue
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato 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
Afroditi Silver Plated Carafe by Afroditi Krassa
Located in Milan, IT
Afroditi is a silver plated carafe designed by Afroditi Krassa. The silver finishing plays with the light of the room that emphasizes the elegant curves and the timeless silhouette.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
New modern Trivet in White Michelangelo Marble creator Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Myron is a trivet that is not defined by its function. Of perfect marble, with no above or below, it fulfils multiple uses in the kitchen and at the table.
Size: 26 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Myron, Materia e Tavola collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in black Marquinia marble. Made in Italy, hand finished.
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Kartell Set of 3 Namaste Plates in Black by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set of 3 different sized "Namaste" plates/trays features an organic and asymmetric design that calls to mind the idea of flat stones and an all-natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Set of 6 Greek Coasters "Althaea" in Grey Plexiglass Curved Contours, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Set of six contemporary coasters "The Althaea Series" in grey plexiglass, with curved contours. Inspired by ancient Greek symbols and forms.
Variation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Tableware
Materials
Plexiglass
21st Century Thermal Carafe Mocha with Taupe Cover for Coffee Service
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Mocha is the perfect vessel to keep piping hot or icy cold beverages right at arm’s reach.
Our new thermal carafe enhanced by a removable leather cov...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic, Leather
Contemporary Oil Vinegar Blown Green Glass Server Handcrafted by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite olio container, handcrafted in tuscany by skilled artisans. Each piece is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship. Perfect for ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Cutlery Servers Golden Plated Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand servers. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic handle. A twisted stem seamlessly morphs into an intricately detailed arm, showcasing the artistry of florentine artisans...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Spoon Pink Quartz Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your morning coffee or tea ritual with our torch spoon, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans. Fashioned from metal and plated brass, each spoon features a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Kartell Set of 3 Namaste Plates in Orange by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set of 3 different sized "Namaste" plates/trays features an organic and asymmetric design that calls to mind the idea of flat stones and an all-natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Coffee Cup with Saucer Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Coffee cup with saucer (2 pieces)
Color: Beige gold
Size: 5.5 Ø x 5.5 H cm, 80 ml
Material: Porcelain and gold
Collection: Art Déco Garden
Larger quantities avail...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
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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