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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of four "Siena" spoons. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. A set of four "Siena" spoons in hand-painted ceramic and stainless steel. 1980s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: Length 15.8 cm.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red & White Supreme Bowls by Vignelli for Heller, Set of 12
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Winner of the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award for Good Design in 1964, Massimo Vignelli's iconic dinnerware for Heller (likely designed with his equally talented wife Lella) has bee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Modern Gourmet Settings Stainless Service for Six Flatware Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Service for six Stainless Flatware Set Modern Gourmet Settings Set of 6; knife 9.25 soup spoon 7.88 dinner fork 7.88 salad fork 6.75 teaspoon 6.75 Stamped Preowned original vintage c...
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Late 20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Modern Tableware

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Silver Plate

Large Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Oak, natural oil wax Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed o...
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2010s Finnish Modern Tableware

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Oak

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Rose 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 ...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Appetize. Nedda El-Asmar for Gense, Sweden. Starter Cutlery Set
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Appetize, Nedda El-Asmar for Gense, Sweden. Starter cutlery set in stainless steel. 16 Pieces of cutlery: 4 knives, 4 spoons, 4 forks and 4 coffee spoons. Late 20th century In perf...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Gucci Italy Chrome and Enamel Equestrian Place Card Holders, twelve in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dine in style with these whimsical chromed metal and enamel luxury place card holders designed by Gucci, Italy. The set of twelve pieces features an equestrian design motif with a hi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Chrome

Appetize. Nedda El-Asmar for Gense. Starter Cutlery Set, late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Appetize, Nedda El-Asmar for Gense, Sweden. Starter cutlery set in stainless steel. 16 Pieces of cutlery: 4 knives, 4 spoons, 4 forks and 4 coffee spoons. Late 20th century In perf...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

New Modern Serving Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic, stock
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia, red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble. Size: 40 x 29 x 4 cm, 15.7 x 11.4 x 1.6 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Romeo, Homage Collection b...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Wheel Thrown Tea Pot with Wooden Handle
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
?Title : Wheel thrown tea pot with wooden handle in ochre clay and Matte midnight blue/black + sheer glaze 2021s / Belgium Size : W 150 x D 190 x H 75 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, 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 ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Turquerie Ottoman View Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman view tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brass Mosaic Tray by Jonathan Amar Studio
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade zellige mosaic blue surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by Jonathan Amar at his atelier in Ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham YC 775 Silver Plated Modern Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian 1970s Serving Bowl in Brown Murano Glass and Nickel Rim
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s serving bowl in brown Murano glass and nickel rim. Attributed to Gabriella Crespi.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Nickel

Vallauris, France. Set of eight unique ceramic mugs. Approx. 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France. A set of eight unique ceramic mugs. Polychrome glaze. Approximately 1970. In excellent condition with a few chips at the bottom. Dimensions: H 6.2 cm x D 4.9 cm.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Selection of 5 Tea Cups
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
?Title : - red clay and pale blue + sheer glaze - grey speckled clay and pastel green + sheer glaze - white speckled clay and lime green + sheer glaze - ochre brown clay and matte...
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2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Gucci Italy Silver Plate and Black Metal Fish Place Card Holders, six in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dine in style with these whimsical silver plate luxury place card holders designed by Gucci, Italy. The set of six pieces features a silver plate rounded pedestal base with silver pl...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cup in White Clay with Mattesand + Sheer Glaze Front Row
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cup in White Clay with MatteSand + Sheer Glaze front row 2022s / Belgium Size : f60 h60 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in A...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
Located in New York, NY
Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren “Søren” Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Geo...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx. Marble is a natur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Pink Marble Wine Bottle Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your wine on a style. Crafted entirely from marble, this wine holder is a beautiful way to put your favorite wine bottle on a kitchen counter or table, and is striking enough to ...
Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Set of Round Dotted Plate in Stracciatella Clay, Small X2 / Large X2
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Set of round Dotted plate in Stracciatella clay, small x2 / large x2 2022s / Belgium Size : [Small] f145 [Large] f175 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in An...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 965 by Soren Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen mustard pot with blue enamel lining, design #965 by Soren Georg Jensen from 1949. Soren Georg Jense...
Category

20th Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Purple Pod Cotton-Linen Tablecloth Medium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For Fort Makers, Naomi Clark paints vibrant abstract compositions on fabrics that are then digitally printed and made into useable objects. Each table cloth will be unique dependin...
Category

2010s North American Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Hermès Porcelain "Carnets d'Equateur" Set of Two Dinner Plates, France, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
A fine set of twoHermès Cantets d'Equateur Panther dinner plates. In the original Hermès orange paper box. Dimension 10.6"/27 cm diameter each ). Hermès Carnets d' Equateur: jag...
Category

2010s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Guggenheim Round Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim round ashtray by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 3 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo marble His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that mar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Matthew Williamson X Les-Ottomans Wood Placemats Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The peckocks, the feathers and the colors All MW world can be brought on your table thanks to these mats.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Birch

Coaster or Christmas Tree Decoration White Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period. Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Coasters Set of Four in Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Azul Macaubas. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D 10, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Quartz

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
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 glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category

2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Fin Coasters from Souda, in Stock, Set of Four, Black, Contemporary, Minimalist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 Coasters. Slim, architectural, and refined, the Fin Coasters are a decidedly modern approach to a traditional tabletop accessory....
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Brocca, Argento Massiccio, Coccodrillo
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over Brocca Coccodrillo La Brocca Coccodrillo fa parte della nostra nuova collezione, completamente realizzata in argento massiccio 999% renderà la vostra tavola quotidiana molto e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pitcher, Solid Silver, Stardust
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over Pitcher Stardust The Stardust Pitcher is part of our new collection, completely made of solid 999% sterling silver will make your daily table very elegant and will be perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Coppa da Champagne, Sterling Silver, personalizzabile, 1 pezzo
Located in Firenze, IT
K-Over coppa champagne I bicchieri con stelo in argento sono la nostra ultima creazione. Una combinazione perfetta di eleganza e praticità che contribuirà ad arricchire la vostra tav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Silver Plated Wicker Wine Serving Basket - Christofle France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated wicker basket for serving wine. A timeless and elegant piece. Beautiful quality and in good condition. Marked on the bottom. Dimensions: 25 x 10 cm and 1...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Coppa da vino, argento massiccio, MARTELLATA, piccola, fatto a mano, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over coppa da vino in argento massiccio Le coppe da vino in argento massiccio fanno parte della nostra collezione più recente. Il valore di queste coppe in argento massiccio è dato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

Wine cup, solid silver, MARTELLATA, medium, handmade, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over sterling silver wine cup Solid silver wine bowls are part of our newest collection. The value of these solid silver cups comes from both the excellent quality of the raw mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Bicchiere Vino, Sterling Silver, con pietre, 1 pezzo
Located in Firenze, IT
K-Over bicchiere degustazione I bicchieri con stelo in argento sono la nostra ultima creazione. Una combinazione perfetta di eleganza e praticità che contribuirà ad arricchire la vos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Crystal, Silver

Coppa da vino, argento massiccio, MOON, piccola, fatto a mano, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over coppa da vino in argento massiccio Le coppe da vino in argento massiccio fanno parte della nostra collezione più recente. Il valore di queste coppe in argento massiccio è dato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

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, ...
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2010s German Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set coppe da Champagne, Sterling Silver, personalizzabili, 2 pezzi
Located in Firenze, IT
K-Over coppa champagne I bicchieri con stelo in argento sono la nostra ultima creazione. Una combinazione perfetta di eleganza e praticità che contribuirà ad arricchire la vostra tav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Coppa da vino, argento massiccio, MOON, media, fatto a mano, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over coppa da vino in argento massiccio Le coppe da vino in argento massiccio fanno parte della nostra collezione più recente. Il valore di queste coppe in argento massiccio è dato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS7 by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movem...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Tableware

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Steel, Copper

Silver beaker, green stones, hammered, small, 1 piece, handmade
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over sterling silver glasses with green stones Our sterling silver tumblers are part of our newest collection. This glass will make your table special every day and even more speci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Crystal

Silver tumbler, green stones, MOON, medium, 1 piece handmade Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over sterling silver glasses with green stones Our sterling silver tumblers are part of our newest collection. This glass will make your table special every day and even more speci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Mini Serving Cups by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your table with the Bernadotte egg cup set. Inspired by riffled lines from the Art Deco period of the 1930s, the Bern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Set bicchieri degustazione, Sterling Silver, personalizzabile, 2 pezzi
Located in Firenze, IT
K-Over bicchiere degustazione I bicchieri con stelo in argento sono la nostra ultima creazione. Una combinazione perfetta di eleganza e praticità che contribuirà ad arricchire la vos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Crystal, Silver

Solid silver whiskey glass, Moon, 1 piece
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over sterling silver whiskey glasses are one of our newest creations. The value of this whiskey glass comes from both the solid silver in which it is made and the technique used. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Silver

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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