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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 12 Italian Crystal Cups 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12 Italian cups serving of the 20th century in cut crystal, with base and base in silver metal, relieved decoration alluding to the God Bacchus. Brand na...
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20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Crystal

René Lalique "Serpentine" Fruit Bowl 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rene Lalique " Serpentine " French fruit bowl from the 20th Century, molded and relieved glass in burgundy tones. Marked. Dimensions: 8 x 38 ...
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20th Century French Modern More Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Watch Box for Five Watches in Smoke Grey Oak, Red Ultrasuede Detail by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 14 x D 4 x H 7 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The bronze tape dispenser is a hefty piece of st...
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2010s Australian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Amber D:40cm Glass, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Gold, Brass

Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Panes vase by Kim Thome Dimensions: Custom Materials: glass, epoxy resin Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
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2010s British Modern More Desk Accessories

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminum The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used...
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2010s Australian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely cast starfish paperweight, sculpture or hanging sculpture since it has a hook to the backside. Well made and can be used in the office or as a decorative accessory, made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Unique Custom Reeded Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique panes vase by Kim Thome Dimensions: Custom Materials: Glass, epoxy resin Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
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2010s British Modern More Desk Accessories

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Killer Shark Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Killer shark mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles "Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Mexico Skull Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles "Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
Defined by a balanced cylindrical silhouette, this modern table lamp is expertly handcrafted in Calacatta marble with a matte finish. The piece is completed with an extra large LE...
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2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble

Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Fuchsia Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiro Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Gold, Brass

Art Glass Jellyfish Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial transparent/clear and shades of blue art glass jellyfish sculpture decorative object, circa late-20th century to early ...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Resin

Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
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1960s Czech Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories

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Silver

Curtis Jere Enameled Butterfly, Wire and Marble Sculpture Blue, Green Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rarely found vintage signed Curtis Jere sculpture has enameled butterflies coming from 3 wire points that sit in the original marble base. The colors of shades of se...
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1970s American Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Enamel, Wire

Turner Card and Pen Holder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Turner card and pen holder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 26.5 cm D 10.5 cm H 8 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focuse...
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2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Marble Circles by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble circles by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Black marble Dimensions: 21 x 30 x H 21cm. Two unbroken circles make this stunning changeabl...
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2010s Danish Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Firmamento Milano Etoile Rechargeable Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. A slim and light lamp that, like a ballerina, hides under her tutu an intimate and warm light LED. A lamp whose light makes you sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Taylor Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Taylor pencil holder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production o...
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2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pencil holder I by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design c...
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2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Dark Green Marble Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of dark green marble Obelisk sculptures in the modern style, circa late-20th century. Pair/set are dark green marble with black veining, some minor traces of white...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Contemporary 'Eye Night' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Limestone and Brass Sculpted Center Piece by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Limestone and brass sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou Title: Lunaire Materials: Buffon limestone, patinated brass. Dimensions: H 10, D 35 cm, approximately 20 kg Limited ...
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2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories

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Limestone, Brass

Slate Sculpted Center Piece by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou Center piece Black Slate H 6, D 32 cm, approximately 20 kg Limited edition of 20 Signed and numbered. "While wandering in the s...
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2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories

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Slate

M34 Vessel by Aysun Ay
Located in Geneve, CH
M34 vessel by Aysun Ay Dimensions: D15 X H27 Materials: Stoneware ceramic Sculptural pieces can vary slighty as each is a unique piece of art. Improvisational design made by h...
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2010s Turkish Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.25"H...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. This green Malachite box is hexagonal in shape with a white onyx marble star with gold gilt metal detail on top lid. Piece is hand-crafted. Box makes a great decorative or storage jewelry box to hold small items or jewelry such as necklaces (as demonstrated holding), rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 3.38" Depth x 4" Width. Purple box shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314228491742 Green malachite box with cameo, search ref. #: LU1314228492012 Small gold and malachite turtle...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Malachite, Onyx

Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Fiasco. Guilt. Fear of love. A place to hide all the things we secretly desire yet are too scared to utter. The luscious things the perfect lover knows are never to be told. She drea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Small Box in Copper-Plated Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Fiasco. Guilt. Fear of love. A place to hide all the things we secretly desire yet are too scared to utter. The luscious things the perfect lover knows are never to be told. She drea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong mini becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Whimsical "paper bag" made from cast metal from California Bronze. Would make for a fun decorative piece in any interior. Photographed atop a Cappellini sid...
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1970s American Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Decorative & Top Quality Made, Matt Chrome Painted Bronze Bear Skull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Exact replica of a black bear skull, cast in bronze. This cool and hand-crafted bronze skull is an exact replica of a black bear skull. Less than 20 were...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Bronze

Purple Charoite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare mineral aka 'lilac stone'. A beautif...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Chrome

To-Go Business Card Holder in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and elegant yet highly functional and easy to use, this card holder is the perfect accessory for the modern lifestyle on the go.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Stainless Steel

Danese Milano Formosa English Letters for Perpetual Wall Calendar by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Danese Milano Formosa letters in English for Perpetual wall calendar by Enzo Mari Enzo Mari is one of the masters of Italian Design. He was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Ghidini 1961 Omini Tape Mate in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scotch holder in brass. Ideal for keeping adhesive tape close at hand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Peachy Pink Pearlized Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful peachy pink pearlized veneered decorative, jewelry, vanity or trinket box, with a wood interior. Dimensions: 4.13" Depth x 6.19" Width  
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Desk Accessories

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Laminate, Wood

Zhuang Desk, Multi-Purpose Box in Saddle Leather Tortora Colour
Located in New York, NY
In Chinese ‘zhuang’ means to protect something precious. The collection of Zhuang containers designed by Neri & Hu for Poltrona Frau consists of a series of containers can be used fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Yellow Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon Spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Herman Miller Signed Leaf LED Desk Lamp by Yves Behar Model G6510.3Y Modern 2007
Located in Miami, FL
Modern LED Leaf Desk lamp designed by Yves Behar and made by Herman Miller. Organic shaped steel in Dove gray with adjustable LED Arm and rotates. Touch controls at the base turn ...
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Early 2000s American Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio. Dimensions: W 31 x D 31 x H 75 cm. Materials: tiger skin marble, gold leaf. André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world. In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Unique Eyes Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 6 x D 6 x H 49 cm Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Unique Human Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique human modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 9 x D 9 x H 49 cm Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Unique Clown Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique clown modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 14 x D 25 x H 45 cm Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 57 cm Materials: Marble, Brass André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Brass

Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 26 x D 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world. In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
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2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Handmade acrylic horseshoe-shaped links are looped together to form a beautiful modern chain. Its translucent and clear color give a bold yet neutral touch to any space, from the most classic to the most modern. Whether layered into entryway vignettes or styled atop the coffee table, the Chain Link adds interest and depth to your styling. Material: Acrylic Care: Carefully dust with feather duster...
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2010s Mexican Modern More Desk Accessories

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Acrylic

Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
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Late 20th Century German Modern More Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Silver chiseled Bookmark, Hommage Collection, Canning Pattern
Located in VIC-LA-GARDIOLE, FR
This Bookmark is part of the "Hommage" (tribute) collection, a line of stationery and office accessories designed and hand-manufactured by Carole Serny, whose aesthetics highlights t...
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2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories

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Silver

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.1 by Jaime Hayon, green, blue white
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Mexico Skull Mini Portable Bank Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Triangle, Modern, Minimal Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
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2010s Swedish Modern More Desk Accessories

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Steel

Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Square/Circle, Modern, Minimal, Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
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2010s Swedish Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Contemporary 'Black Eye' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2022 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Brass

Nº 1 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Black Showtime Vase Collection byJaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Modern more desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern more desk accessories 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 more desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern more desk accessories 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 more desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Ghidini 1961, Enzo Mari, and AIREDELSUR. 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 more desk accessories 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 $45,500 while the average work can sell for $570.

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