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Modern Garniture

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Yellow Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto's distinctive style is epitomized in transforming objects of daily use into exclusive decorative yet functional artwork. This remarkable yellow bottl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Royal Blue Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Merging tradition with innovation, this handcrafted sculpture will be a sophisticated accent on any table with its captivating and unique allure. Its bottle-shaped silhouette has an ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces. Marble is a non-foliated ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
This elegant bottle is characterized by vertical and horizontal ridges that, when combined with the tall, cylindrical shape, convey a sense of balance that will give unique appeal to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Amphora
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass amphora vessel by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this vessel stands 35" tall is made from purp...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Black Gourd Vessel Trio by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Set of 3 black ceramic gourd sculptures by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze Dimensions: (approx.) Left. 21.5 x 6 x 6 in Center. 24.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 i...
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2010s American Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

1295 Murano STREET ART Murano Glass Vase, hand made decor street art edition
Located in Venice, VE
A one-of-a-kind Art Vase: This unique and exceptional vase is made by hand in the renowned glass furnaces of Venice, 1295Murano, A series of art-pieces hand made in collaboration with Street Artists. It is a large, milky white blown glass vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

1295 Murano STREET ART Murano Glass Vase, hand made decor street art edition
Located in Venice, VE
A one-of-a-kind Art Vase: This unique and exceptional vase is made by hand in the renowned glass furnaces of Venice, 1295Murano, A series of art-pieces hand made in collaboration with Street Artists. It is a large, milky white blown glass vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Roger Capron ceramic Taurus place, circa 1955, France
Located in Paris, FR
Taurus ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, "St Tropez" stamp from the shop
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1950s French Vintage Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Decanter
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass decanter by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this decanter stands almost 27" tall is made from p...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Maroon Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
From the Cartocci collection, the distinctive texture of this sculpture is achieved through ceramist Paola Paronetto's trademark material, transforming familiar shapes into sculptura...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Le Sang De La Terre by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Sang de la Terre by Frederic Mulatier 2019 Unique Dimensions: D 54 x H 48 cm Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pott...
Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture White and Black Insert
Located in Porcia, IT
A Classic bottle shape in a Classic black-and-white color block combination takes on a completely new look in this striking piece. Its unique texture comes from the paper clay, a mat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
Displayed alone on a shelf or coffee table, this striking decorative bottle will bring modern flair to any dècor. Handcrafted of paper clay using traditional techniques, this piece d...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this handcrafted paper clay bottle is a modern and unique decorative sculpture that will bring a captivating allure to any interior. The bottle-shaped sil...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Souvenir De Pompéi Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Souvenir de Pompéi unique piece by Frederic Mulatier. 2020 Unique Dimensions: D 48 x H 30 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the ...
Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Pressée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pressée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier 2020 Unique Dimensions: D 42 x H 28 cm Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pot...
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2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Décolletée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Décolletée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier 2020 Unique Dimensions: H 35 x P 40 x l 42 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the fi...
Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Black and White Lave Glazed Textured Vase
Located in London, GB
A black bubble lava textured volcanic open vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes ...
Category

2010s British Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Marble One Cut Vase, Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble one cut vase - Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 9 x W 20 x H 20 cm Materials: Calcata Oro marble. The idea of this collection comes from the desire to take the concept of minimalism to the extreme, as in the Recisi series: a single cut of a geometric figure (the square) allows the creation of a functional object where the two pieces that compose it, respond to a need. The family consists of: a table lamp (Moon Lamp) with a touch-sensitive ignition system, a clock and a solifleur. Moreno Ratti "When I was young I played with pieces of marble, like now. There are a lot of marble waste...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation an...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Oak Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Oak Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 1.25 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation,...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Oak

Marquina Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marquina marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and in...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
This remarkable piece is part of the Pistillo series of sculptures inspired by flower pistils, handcrafted of paper clay (mixture of clay and paper pulp) using traditional techniques...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Trays "Petal" by Marta Laudani
Located in Napoli, NA
The Petal set consists of 3 different size trays designed by Marta Laudani. These objects are part of the Woodland project, a series of accessories consisting of vases and trays mean...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black, White, Pink, Red Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category

2010s European Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Beige
Located in Porcia, IT
A striking mix between visual lightness and strong character, this bottle-shaped sculpture boasts a delicate beige color whose unique and appealing look will enrich any decor with it...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Small Glossy-Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Glossy - Transparent Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Large Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio large vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Glossy - Transparent Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro large Glossy - Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Smoke
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro large Satin-Shaded finish vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro small Satin-shaded finish vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Fed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
The seemingly simple form of this sculpture evokes conflicting sensations: sinuous and linear, stable and precarious. This handmade bottle boasts a minimal design with a slender, cyl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

STACKED Sculpture No 5. Made of Salvaged Walnut by Richard Haining Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is Richard's third free-form exploration using his signature STACKED style. As with all of his work, this sculpture was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand. To the confusion of many, there is no lathe work involved. The desired profile is defined during the building process. Imagine coil pottery...
Category

2010s American Modern Garniture

Materials

Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Walnut

New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Satin-Shaded finish vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Small Satin-Shaded finish Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Corteccia Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
This one-of-a-kind sculpture by ceramist Paola Paronetto is part of the Fide series, inspired by the religious architecture of cathedrals. The silhouette is composed of three cylinde...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Fide series of sculptures, inspired by the majestic architecture of the cathedrals, this bottle-shaped piece is handcrafted in Paronetto's signature paper clay, a clay ba...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tan Green Garniture of Three Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique
Located in London, GB
Violante Lodolo D'Oria, Tan green garniture of three vases, 2021, glazed stoneware. Set of three, handmade unique pieces Lateral pieces 11 x 22cm height Central piece 17 x 30cm hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Garniture

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Hawaiian Artist Hand Carved Turned Wood Vessel Garniture Sculpture Vase Chalice
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel / sculpture / chalice. Very well crafted. Noted: "Norfolk Pine. Carved in Hawaii" by the artist on the base. From a collection of...
Category

20th Century American Modern Garniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Deep Blue Garniture of Three Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique
Located in London, GB
Violante Lodolo D'Oria, Deep blue garniture of three vases, 2021, glazed stoneware. Set of three, handmade unique pieces. Lateral pieces 12 x 24cm height / Central piece 17 x 30cm h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

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Bronze

Borrowed Form #5, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away-an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occurred. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

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Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the exclusive Cartocci collection, this bottle-shaped sculpture was handcrafted using paper clay, a clay-base mixture enriched with natural fibers to make it more pliable dur...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Sage Decorative Bottle #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Cartocci collection, ceramist Paola Paronetto revisits everyday objects with modern flair in this handcrafted, paper clay sculpture. This innovative material is composed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Borrowed Form #6, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Vase Fat Pumpkin, Upholstered, Gold Faux Leather, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Plywood, Faux Leather

Vase Maxi Pumpkin, Upholstered, Silver Faux Leather, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue
Located in Porcia, IT
Captivating and modern, this decorative piece has a sculptural quality and intriguing texture that will make it a focal point in any interior. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto transforms t...
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2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Garniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Modern garniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern garniture 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 garniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern garniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garniture, popular names associated with this style include Paola Paronetto, Federico Peri, Purho Murano, and Henry Norris Workshop. 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 garniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $269 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $876.

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