The Contemporary Table
abc carpet & home's Contemporary Table brings together modern dinnerware, handmade glassware, sleek flatware, sculptural serveware and contemporary kitchen accessories for anyone who loves clean lines and a quiet confidence. Expect Kelly Wearstler's graphic Zuma and Dune pieces for Serax, Tom Dixon's polished aluminum Cloud vessels, Urban Oasis's rippled stoneware, Cutipol's slim Goa flatware and the abcV collection, made for our own restaurants. Contemporary kitchenware is about restraint: simple shapes, honest materials and a few statement pieces that make an everyday meal feel considered, with contemporary dining accessories to match.
Contemporary Kitchenware
Browse our contemporary kitchenware and compare pieces by category, price and brand. If you're looking for modern kitchen accessories or contemporary kitchen decor, filters make it easy to narrow down by type, color and price. New modern dinnerware, glassware and flatware are added throughout the holiday season.
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The Contemporary Table Collection
Find the Right Pieces for a Contemporary Table
Not sure where to start? These pieces are grouped by how they're used, making it easier to build a modern table before browsing the full collection.
Modern Dinnerware
Rippled stoneware, glazed Glacier plates and Kelly Wearstler's graphic Zuma bowls give you modern dining plates with real texture.
Glassware
Handmade Prose crystal, Velasca tasting glasses and Casafina's Vine and Vite sets bring simple, refined shapes to the table.
Flatware and Serving Pieces
Cutipol's Goa flatware and chopsticks, Mepra's Linea and Due sets and sleek serving forks finish each place setting.
Sculptural Accents
Tom Dixon's Cloud vessels, Kelly Wearstler's Dune vase and a marble pepper grinder double as contemporary kitchen decor.
Contemporary Table Guide
Building a contemporary table is easiest when you start with one material or maker and keep the palette simple. Use the categories below to choose your pieces.
Kelly Wearstler for Serax
American designer Kelly Wearstler's Zuma collection for Serax began with a graphic digital pattern, and includes a salad bowl, serving dish and cake stand. Her Dune collection brings sculptural forms, like the Dune high bowl and Dune vase, that work as centerpieces or on a sideboard. Shop Serax.
Stoneware Dinnerware
Urban Oasis's Ripple collection is inspired by the movement of water, with mugs, cups with lids, cereal and small bowls, and salad and dessert plates. The Glacier collection fuses Eastern and Western techniques in plates, bowls and mugs, and the handmade abcV collection, created for our own restaurants, adds serving bowls and mugs. Shop dinnerware.
Modern Glassware
Glasfabrik Kvetna's handcrafted Prose glasses, exclusive to abc carpet & home, have seamless, flowing forms. Velasca glasses suit wine, water and other drinks, Casafina's Vine and Vite sets come in sixes, and Serax's Inku glassware reflects the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfection. Shop drinkware.
Flatware
Cutipol's Goa flatware pairs brushed stainless steel with slim resin handles, and its chopstick set suits a modern noodle or rice bowl. Mepra's Linea and Due sets are made of 18/10 stainless steel in ice or mirror finishes. Shop flatware.
Barware and Sculptural Accents
Hawkins New York's brass Simple cocktail shaker, jigger and ice bucket bring a clean line to the bar, while Mepra's Stile shaker and ice bucket add color. Tom Dixon's polished aluminum Cloud vessels and bowl reflect the light and the room around them. Shop Tom Dixon.
Contemporary Kitchenware at Every Price
Contemporary kitchenware comes at every budget. Under $50, choose Glacier plates, bowls and mugs, Prose and Velasca glasses, a brass jigger or cocktail shaker, chopsticks and a single flower vase. Between $50 and $250, look at Ripple stoneware, Casafina glassware sets, Cutipol and Mepra flatware, Zuma serveware and a marble pepper grinder. Over $250, Kelly Wearstler's Dune pieces, Tom Dixon's Cloud vessels and Mepra's Stile barware make statement pieces for a modern kitchen.
The Contemporary Table FAQs
What is contemporary kitchenware?
Contemporary kitchenware includes modern dinnerware, glassware, flatware and serving pieces with clean lines, simple shapes and natural or neutral materials, designed for everyday use and entertaining.
What are some contemporary kitchen accessories?
Brass cocktail shakers and jiggers, ice buckets, marble pepper grinders, stoneware serving bowls and sleek flatware are all contemporary kitchen accessories that look good left out on the counter.
How do you decorate a contemporary kitchen?
Display the pieces you use, like stacked bowls and mugs, and add one or two sculptural objects as a focal point. Keep the palette tight and choose a single metal finish.
What are modern dining plates made of?
Most modern dining plates are stoneware or porcelain, often with textured or reactive glazes. Stoneware feels more relaxed and earthy, while porcelain is thinner and more refined.
Do you have contemporary kitchenware under $50?
Yes. Glacier plates, bowls and mugs, Prose and Velasca glasses, a brass jigger and cocktail shaker, Cutipol chopsticks and a small flower vase are all under $50.
More Tablescapes
Explore more from our tablescapes, including The Naturalist Table, The Eclectic Table, The Romantic Table, The Whimsical Table and The Starlight Table, each styled with its own mood for the way you like to gather.