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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Pair of Petrol Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of petrol green touché b tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm
Materials: Iron and MDF
Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green
A light meta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cotto Touché D Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Cotto 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Pair of Touché Bois Ash Wood by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Touché Bois ash wood by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm
Materials: Ash wood, 24k matte gold rods.
A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lif...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Pink 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Green 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Green 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Smoke 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 6 Cups by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 cups by Craig Barrow.
Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm.
Volume approximate: 50ml.
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internally glazed.
Variatio...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Plate in Light Grey by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
New Modern Centrepiece in White Arabescato 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Bowl in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Underplates in Terracotta by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Soup Plates in Light Grey by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Modern Two Piece Brass Salad Set Forged and Fabricated in Mirror Finish Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handcrafted in Brooklyn by Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio, these modern high-polish brass salad servers are a stunning addition to any table setting. With a sleek and contemporary design, these salad servers are perfect for both casual and formal occasions.
Each set of salad servers is carefully handmade by Heath Wagoner using traditional metalworking techniques. The brass is polished to a high shine, creating a luxurious and elegant look that is sure to impress your guests. These salad servers are not only beautiful but also functional, with an ergonomic design that makes them easy to use.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères
French, Early 20th century
Total weight: 29,400 grams
Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm
Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm
This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Bowl in Light Gray by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Fruit Plate in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Soup Plates in Dark Gray by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
White Carafe and Cups Set by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
White carafe and cups set by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm - 6 x 5 x 5.5cm
Volume approx.: 400ml - 50ml
Variations:
Black porcelain, ...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Soup Plates in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Soup Plates in Terracotta by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Bowl in Dark Gray by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Bowl in Terracotta by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Underplates in Anthracite by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Kartell Trama Underplates in Dark Gray 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Copper 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Gold 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Chrome 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually.
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of silver plated flatware for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Spatours, a classic and timeless design ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rock Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautifully handmade ceramic mugs designed to enhance the lovely experience of drinking well-made coffee.
Beautiful to look at and highly functional, each handmade pottery mug is in...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Contemporary Set of 2 Bread Rim Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
The Dafne collection is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes Renaissance and Baroque art eternal beauty underlined by the gold finishes. Hand crafted in Ital...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Porcelain Carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain carafe with lid by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm
Volume approximate: 400ml
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, internall...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Black and White Cups 6-Set by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and white cups 6-set by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm
Volume approximate: 50ml
Variations:
Black porcelain, black glaze.
Black porcelain, nebular glaze.
White porcelain, white glaze.
White porcelain, nebular glaze.
A set of porcelain carafe and shot cups concerted over numerous visits to the Swedish island...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Oka Trays by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oka trays by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 45 / W 20 / H 6 cm
Materials: fiber concrete
Oka tray is inspired by traditional Japanese serving trays...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Concrete
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Dimensions: D 42 cm
Materials: Hand carved wood covered with yarn
Available designs: peyote, serpent, eagle, rabbit and deer.
Yarn is used extensively by the Huichol culture for the creation of paintings that represent and communicate visions with the Gods. Each bead is individually mounted and fixed in place on diverse surfaces such as carved wood, dried gourds...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Yarn, Wood
Six Silver Plate Service Chargers Ribbon and Reed Border England
Located in Montreal, QC
Whether you are setting your table for a formal or informal occasion, service plates offer the hostess an opportunity to set the atmosphere for the decor of the table with timeless e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
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
Massimo Materassi for Mas Italy coffee set 1984 Memphis Milano
By MAS Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Coffee set by Massimo Materassi designed for MAS Italy in 1984. Materassi graduated in 1979 at the University of Florence, Faculty of Architecture. After a b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Turquerie Man Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman man tray in a Turquerie style
Serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Dimensions: D 42 cm
Materials: Hand carved wood covered with yarn
Available designs: peyote, serpent, eagle, rabbit and deer.
Yarn is used extensively by the Huichol culture for the creation of paintings that represent and communicate visions with the Gods. Each bead is individually mounted and fixed in place on diverse surfaces such as carved wood, dried gourds...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Yarn, Wood
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
Contemporary Set of 2 Bread Rim Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Collection is named after a hall of the Borghese Gallery in Rome and evokes the eternal beauty of Renaissance and Baroque art, underlined by the gold finishes.
Hand pa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
Set of Sixteen Fin Coasters from Souda, In Stock, Silver
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 sets of 4 Coasters (16 total). Slim, architectural, and refined, the Fin Coasters are a decidedly modern approach to a traditional tablet...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Polly Jean Small Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polly Jean small tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 9 cm H 2.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark and off white bronze fini...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm
Volume approximate: 400ml
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internall...
Category
2010s German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Batea Wixarika by Onora
Dimensions: D 42 cm
Materials: Hand carved wood covered with yarn
Available designs: peyote, serpent, eagle, rabbit and deer.
Yarn is used extensively by the Huichol culture for the creation of paintings that represent and communicate visions with the Gods. Each bead is individually mounted and fixed in place on diverse surfaces such as carved wood, dried gourds...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Yarn, Wood
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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