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THE MODERN POSTER.
By April Greiman
Located in New York, NY
THE MODERN POSTER. 1988. 38 3/4x24 1/2 inches, 98 1/2x62 1/4 cm. Condition A. Paper. Greiman
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1980s 85 New Wave Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

"THE MODERN"
By Jay Batlle
Located in North Adams, MA
A skilled chef as well as an artist, Jay Batlle treats his art much like a recipe, with careful preparation and a methodical process. His layered compositions often incorporate image...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

The Modern Priscilla, Magazine Cover, 1916
By Nikolaki Z.P.
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pencil and Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right The Modern Priscilla Magazine Cover
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1910s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Pencil

Pair of Chairs for the Modern Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
the modern British home, circa 1960. In bent plywood featuring continuous one piece arched arms
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Chairs for the Modern Home
Pair of Chairs for the Modern Home
H 32 in W 26 in D 30 in
The Modern: A Simple Sleek Contemporary Stone Fireplace
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Modern stone fireplace features sleek, spare lines for an elegant, clean, contemporary design
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2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

De Kooning at the Modern Art Pavillion
By Willem de Kooning
Located in New York, NY
Willem de Kooning De Kooning at the Modern Art Pavillion, 1976 Offset lithograph poster 28 × 22
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

The Modern Leather Arm Chair
By Sean Dix
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. 29" H x 24" W x 19" D Seat height 18” inches. This dining armchair will look great in modern
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

The Modern Leather Arm Chair
The Modern Leather Arm Chair
H 29 in W 24 in D 19 in
Chimento Bracelet Modern White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the modern Chimento bracelet in 18-carat white gold, a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Paper

Modern Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Modern Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet exudes contemporary elegance and sophistication. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Modern Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
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W 0.12 in L 7.17 in
Matthew Hanzman 'Marvels Of The Modern Age'
By Matthew Hanzman
Located in New York, NY
Marvels Of The Modern Age 2023 Acrylic on canvas 10 x 8 inches Signed and dated on verso by the
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus Hardcover Book 1950 Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus hardcover book, 1950s Edition. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Paper

Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Sahasrara the Crown Chakra 14Kt White Gold Brown Cord
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Sahasrara the Crown Chakra in 14Kt White Gold with Brown Cord and Lapiz lazuli beads A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold with ...
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2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bather 1 (The Modern Beauty Series)
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Lutz's series of color photographs titled "Modern Beauty" is a captivating exploration of
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2010s Art Deco Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Bather 2 (The Modern Beauty Series)
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Lutz's series of color photographs titled "Modern Beauty" is a captivating exploration of
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2010s Art Deco Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chimento Bracelet Modern Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the modern Chimento bracelet in 18-carat yellow gold, an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Modern Paradise Palm Spring 02
Located in New York, NY
THIS PIECE IS AVAILABLE FRAMED. Please reach out to the gallery for additional information. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Minjin Kang and Mijoo Kim are a creative duo, who have been inspirin...
Category

2010s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Modern Paradise Palm Spring 03
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Minjin Kang and Mijoo Kim are a creative duo, who have been inspiring and influencing each other since their Master's thesis back in academia. Collectively, they p...
Category

2010s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

MOMA Exhibition Poster "The Modern Drawings" 1983 Featuring Man Ray
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in South Charleston, WV
", 1919 reproduced for this poster for the exhibition "The Modern Drawing: 100 Works on Paper from The
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Posters

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Paper

Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies" is a luxurious piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet in 18k White Gold (Size 18)
By Cartier
Located in Bari, IT
A popular piece of jewelry colloquially known as the "modern love handcuff." Designed as a unisex
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20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Rose Gold Wide Bracelet M
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
blend of craftsmanship and style, this piece effortlessly embodies understated glamour for the modern
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2010s Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold

14 Karat Yelloe Gold Textured Large Link Bracelet by K.MITA
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
craft. The modern bracelet, which is 7.0" long and 0.12" wide, is handmade from nine oversized 14 Karat
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2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Large Link Bracelet by K.MITA
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
craft. The modern bracelet, which is 7.0" long and 0.12" wide, is handmade from nine oversized 18 Karat
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2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

The Modern Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Modern Couple is a Watercolor and Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s
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1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen, Watercolor

Black Glass Vase with Ball Sphere Design in the Modern Deco Style
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A black glass vase with ball sphere design, in the Modern-Deco style. A beautiful piece with or
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Macrame Yoga Bracelet Svadhisthana Sacral Sex Chakra 14Kt White Gold Brown Cord
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Svadhisthana the Sacral (Sex) Chakra in 14Kt White Gold, Brown Cord and Lapis Lazuli beads A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold...
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2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Root Muladhara Chakra 14 Kt White Gold Brown Cord
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame brown Cord Yoga Bracelet with the Muladhara Root Chakra in 14 Kt white Gold with Lapis Lazuli . A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt white Gold with th...
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2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Macrame Yoga Bracelet Ajna Third Eye Chakra 14Kt White Gold Brown Cord Lapis
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame yoga Bracelet with Ajna - Third Eye -Chakra in 14 Kt white Gold with Brown Cord Gift for Her A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold with the Ajna Ch...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Anahata Heart Chakra in 14 Kt White Gold Brown Cord
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame brown Cord Yoga Bracelet with the Anahata Heart Chakra in 14 Kt white Gold with Lapis Lazuli . A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold with the Anaha...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Macrame Yoga Bracelet Manipura Solar Plexus Chakra 14Kt White Gold Brown Cord
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame Yoga Bracelet with Manipura,the Solar Plexus Chakra in 14Kt White Gold with Brown Cord and Lapiz lazuli beads A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gol...
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2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Durga Yantra Macrame Bracelet in 14Kt White Gold with Brown Cord Spiritual Gift
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Durga Macrame Bracelet in 14Kt white Gold with Brown Cord and Lapis Lazuli Beads. A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold. It will match with everything in ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Macrame Bracelet Om Symbol 14Kt White Gold with Brown Cord Lapis Gift for Her
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Macrame Bracelet with the Om Symbol in 14Kt white Gold with Colored brown Cord and lapis lazuli Gift for Her. A very beautiful and wearable macrame bracelet made of 14Kt Gold with th...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Vermeil Spiral Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in silver, covered with gold. This astonishing bracelet is formed of a tubogas cable. Total weight : 46,3 g approximately. Height of the bracelet : 25,1 mm approximately, wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Original Vintage Poster Join The Modern Army Irish Regiment Military Recruitment
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two military recruitment propaganda poster - Join the Modern Army Join
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Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

3 Golds Modern Mesh Bracelet
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our tricolor bracelet in three golds. Crafted with precision, this bracelet embodies the elegance of the 1980s while adding a contemporary touch to your style. This bracele...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Modern Bracelets

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3 Golds Modern Mesh Bracelet
3 Golds Modern Mesh Bracelet
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W 0.48 in L 7.49 in
18K Rose Gold Modern Diamond Bracelet
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Fine Diamonds 18-Karat yellow gold bracelet is set with the finest brilliant cut diamonds (0.15ct) in VS/FG quality. This bracelet is size medium and is the perfect size for a wrist ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Modern Diamond Bracelet
18K Rose Gold Modern Diamond Bracelet
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W 1.78 in D 0.87 in L 2.37 in
18K White Gold Modern Diamond Bracelet
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Fine Diamonds 18-Karat white gold bracelet is set with the finest brilliant cut diamonds in VS/FG quality. This bracelet is also available in white gold and yellow gold. Celine Roe...
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2010s Belgian Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, White Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Fine Diamonds 18-Karat white gold bracelet is set with the finest brilliant cut diamonds in VS/FG quality. This bracelet is also available in white gold and yellow gold. Celine Roe...
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2010s Belgian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Fine Diamonds 18-Karat rose gold bracelet is set with the finest brilliant cut diamonds in VS/FG quality. This bracelet is also available in white gold and yellow gold. Celine Roel...
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2010s Belgian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant modern bracelet in 18 kt white gold structure
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Modern Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic modern bracelet in 18 kt rose gold structure
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless White Pearl Halo Bracelet In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
of style staples. The modern mix of lustrous white freshwater pearls and radiant gold vermeil beads
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Timeless White Pearl Halo Bracelet In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
of style staples. The modern mix of lustrous white freshwater pearls and shiny sterling silver beads
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mod Modern Silver 18kt gold Panther head Bangle Bracelet
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Mod Modern Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Panther Bracelet Bangle, a fusion of contemporary design
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Vintage 1980s Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Silver

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant modern bracelet in 18 karat white gold structure
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Silver and Rosewood Cuff, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Modern silver and rosewood cuff A beautiful silver cuff with inlaid rosewood circles, inspired by
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Modern Silver and Rosewood Cuff, Mexico
Modern Silver and Rosewood Cuff, Mexico
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H 1.5 in W 0.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Modern Ed Levin Garnet Cuff Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Modern Ed Levin Garnet Cuff Bracelet in Yellow Gold Experience timeless beauty with our vintage Ed
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Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Modern Bracelet with Blue Zircon
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1970’s, this 14k gold modern bracelet has a wave-like shape with a knife edge along the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets

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Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Fine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Link Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This fine pre-owned yellow gold bracelet features interlocking rectangular links. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 18,5 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Modern Marine Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Second-hand bracelet in gold, it is formed of a filed marine mesh and opens with a spring hook. Length : 23 cm approximately, width : 4.5 mm approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.16 Carat Marquise and Round Diamond Eye Pendant Bracelet in 14k White Gold
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
comfortable spring clasp closure keeps the bracelet secure. Full of style and presence, the modern beauty of
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

0.16 Carat Marquise and Round Diamond Eye Pendant Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
. A comfortable spring clasp closure keeps the bracelet secure. Full of style and presence, the modern
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15 Carat Pear Cut and Round Diamond Eye Pendant Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
comfortable spring clasp closure keeps the bracelet secure. Full of style and presence, the modern beauty of
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, 18kt White Gold Modern/Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique Modern/cuff bracelet realized in 18kt white gold
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Aquamarine Bracelet Oval Cut 44 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Aquamarines = 44 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Length: 8.50 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Modern Diamond Bracelet 6.20 Carats 390 Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Diamonds are Natural 390 Diamonds = 6.20 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Bracelet Length: 7.25 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Modern Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant modern bracelet in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

French Modern Massive Marine Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This second-hand gold bracelet is made of massive marine style links and closes with a spring clasp. Length : 22 cm, inner circ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 19.45 CTW Aquamarine Tennis Bracelet Made in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully handcrafted silver modern aquamarine tennis bracelets, designed with love, including
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

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The Moderns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of the moderns is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique the moderns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. We have 11399 antique and vintage the moderns in-stock, while there are 1758 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of the moderns available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. The moderns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made the moderns over the years, but those made by The Rug Company, The Marbro Lamp Company and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are The Moderns?

Prices for the moderns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, the moderns begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,196.
Questions About The Moderns
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

    Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

    Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

    Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.