Modern Decorative Objects
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in aquamarine. Featured in aquamarine colored glass and designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament B) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with a glazing pattern inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament B) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with a glazing pattern inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black Metallic Glazed Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Eclipse) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with circular and triangular openings. This unique piece stands out for its e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cris G Brass and Walnut Clock
Located in New York, NY
The Cris G is a handmade clock that combines emotive aesthetic with strong impact. The design incorporates contrasting materials, such as brass, walnut ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Dancing Squares) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted hand-painted and hand-glazed glazed ceramic vase design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form painted with an array of hand-drawn and hand-pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Oval Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for Les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as the peacock’s references that are here revealed in several new and original patterns. This listing is showing the famous Peacock design by Matthew Williamson on an oval iron tray.
Matthew Williamson is an award-winning British designer renowned for his use of kaleidoscopic color, intricate patterns and designs inspired by nature and travel. A graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College, Matthew Williamson showed his critically-acclaimed debut catwalk collection ‘Electric Angels’ in 1997. In recent years, Matthew’s design DNA has translated seamlessly into interiors. Interior design commissions include the courtyard garden at Blakes Hotel in London, the bridal suite at Aynhoe Park, Oxfordshire and suite 67 at Belmond La Residencia. His range of branded products in the luxury lifestyle and interiors arena includes wallpapers and fabrics with Osborne & Little, rugs with The Rug Company, stationery with Museums & Galleries, lighting with one. World and luxury home fragrance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble.
Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. M...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Robot
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Crackled Fiberglass Saluting Elephant Sculpture by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The Fiberglass Crackled Elephant Sculpture by Kunaal Kyhaan is part of a collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to I...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Florero Plata Circular
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
German Silver Vase
Andrea Vargas Dieppa emerges as a figure of complexity and daring delicacy, possessing an unrivaled intuitive energy to craft her own cosmos through the body of w...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Casa Planter No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in light green
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors.
Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro. Textured outer
shell with colorful smooth surface to the inner shell.
Label Undeneath: Guido Ferro Collection Murano
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light yellow color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crysta...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to cleaning. Made of brass and horsehair, the set comes with a magnetic peg that allows for the pan and brush to be proudly be dis...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Paper Bowl 3, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Eclipse) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with circular and triangular openings. This unique piece stands out for its e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blown Translucid Murano Glass Vase with Gold Glitters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown translucid Murano glass vase with gold glitters
Perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Giraffe Bowl by Ardmore made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Giraffe Bowl from Ardmore Ceramics, a masterpiece crafted in South Africa. Standing 7 inches tall, 15 inches long, and 16 inches wide, this ceramic ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eva Zeisel Candlesticks, USA 2007
By Eva Zeisel
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Bronze candlesticks by Eva Zeisel in 2007 at 101 years of age, this is the complete set of sizes at 6”, 8” and 11”, From the “Originals” line, signed to base and no longe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Modernist Black Lucite Picture Frame, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Italian 1980s modernist Lucite picture photo frame features a thick licorice black Lucite base with beveling topped with carved pole holders. Two sheets of acrylic hol...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Tête-à-tête Set of Two Candleholder in Metal Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tête-à-tête is a set of two metallic candleholder available in two materials: silver plate metal and brass.
It is a small object which gives the illusion that the candles are floati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Bing & Grøndahl Guinea Pig Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically glazed Guinea Pig in porcelain by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Based upon a antique dessin this particular example was made circa 1970-80. Decoration number 2489. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Curvy Studio Pottery Ikebana Triple Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage studio pottery triple vase. Unique curvy shape with a beautiful purple, blue, and gray glaze. Perfect for making a sculptural ikebana floral arrangement.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Elegant Decorative Sculpture by Francesco Faravelli in Enamel Resin, 2008
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Crafted in 2009, this stunning piece, captivates with its intricate details and captivating aesthetics.
Fashioned from enamel resin, this sculpture exudes sophistication and allure,...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin
12st Century Abstract Unique Sculpture Orchid by Cynthia Sah
By Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
ORCHID By Cynthia Sah
Statuary
Carrara white marble and marble base
Measures: 16,70’’ x 9,80’’ x 14’’
One-off in these dimensions
Signed and delivered with a certificate of auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Simone" is a leather desk blotter, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned.
Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture.
Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Baccarat Wave Crystal Bowl France
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious bowl from crystal-sculpting experts Baccarat. With its legacy in crystal, Baccarat displays craftmanship and beauty in its unique pieces.
The edge of the vase undulates th...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
Textured Medium Vase, Cream, White, Brown and Black Lava Glaze and Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This medium heavily textured volcanic bottle shaped vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe with the addition of ...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Contemporary Stone Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary stone sculpture, 20th century.
Contemporary stone sculpture, unsigned, 20th century.
H: 43cm, W: 29cm, D: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Small Contemporary Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch , Germany 2022
Located in New York, NY
Small decorative art glass vase by German artist Martin Postch.
Clear glass, pink glass and amber glass. Signed with etched signature underneath.
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen White Peace Bird Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Vibe bird,Vanellus vanellus in latin. Relaunced in 2008 by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in their 'white line'. A series in all white glazed porcelain animals designed by Knu...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Murine Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Decorative murine Murano art glass vase.
Cased glass in brown with wrap around
multi colored band . Signed underneath.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Terracotta Bas-Relief Athena Minerva End 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta Bas-Relief Athena Minerva End 20th Century
Italy - Tuscan
H: 26cm
18cm x 3,5cm
2kg
very good condition
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Small handmade sheep in brown fur and wood by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Small handmade sheep in brown fur and and teak coloured wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool, Glass, Teak
Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape featuring female faces. Hand-decorated.
Signed and dated '55.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 24.0 cm x 5.0 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior Home Silver Plate Engraved Logo Picture Frame in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful silver plate picture photo frame made by Christian Dior Home Collection Paris. The geometric shape has a "Dior" logo engraved on the bottom area. The back and easel are i...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Crackled Fiberglass Rhino Sculpture by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The Fiberglass crackled Rhino Sculpture by Kunaal Kyhaan is part of a collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to Indi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Rosenthal Crystal Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal Crystal Flower Vase. It depicts a wide tall cylindrical vase decorated around with a cluster of flowers shaped as trumpets and painted white with gold borders. Be...
Category
20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Handmade sheep in curly white fur by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in white wool plush and beech wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a stool, the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wool, Glass, Beech, Fur
Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage art glass bowl by Murano. Beautiful layered pink and white color to the thick glass with a folded edge. Remnants of the original recognizable made in Italy, Murano sticker ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid
Offered for sale is a handmade abstract form ceramic box that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The box is both func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Blog 80 Cm Height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture BLOG by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2 Pc. Assemblage #1 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic floating bowl with green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Marble Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 20th century Marble Sculpture. It depicts a black marble abstract sculpture supported by a rectangular wood base. It was made by a Puerto Rican sculptor named G.Nunez.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Small handmade sheep in curly white fur by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Small handmade sheep in curly white fur and black colored wool. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool, Glass, Beech
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty One- Two"
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty-One- Two"
Painted aluminum, bolted together, Hanging brackets on the backside, to be shown 3" away from wall
Signed on backside 21-2
Tony Rosent...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Small handmade sheep white wool plush by Hans-Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Small handmade sheep in white wool plush and beech wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a stool,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wool, Glass, Beech
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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