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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Phil Rogers Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Unomi with Impressed Panels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Marston Pottery salt glazed stoneware studio pottery unomi by renowned potter Philip (Phil) Rogers (British, b.1951) dating from the latter 20th century. The heavily potted...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pietro Consagra Limited Edition “Cassetta Sottilissime” Steel Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A limited edition Cassetta Sottilissime laser cut steel sculpture by Italian sculptor Pietro Consagra (1920-2005). Signed "consagra” to the front...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Gaetano Pesce "Senzafine Oval" Pink Bowl, Del Pesce Edition for Meritalia, 2000s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Immerse yourself in the avant-garde world of Gaetano Pesce with this exquisite "Senzafine Oval" bowl, a distinguished piece from the Del Pesce Edition crafted exclusively for Merita...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Fleur Peters Glass Object Modern Netherlands Studio Fleur Peters 21st century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Each object from the Shape Series Collection by Studio Fleur Peters is unique. This yellow version is immediately catching the eye with its mixture of och...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
BACCARAT Vintage French Large Crystal Vase. 10.75"H
By Baccarat
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a wonderful Baccarat Vintage French Crystal Vase. This vase is in near perfect condition with only some very minor scuffing on the base of the vase. Measuring at 10.75”H x 8”...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic Hermès vintage silver plated Cleopatra eye magnifier is a great desk accessory. This is from the 1960s and was originally designed by J...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
SET DA SCRIVANIA GIADA portapenne orologio tagliacarte lente design moderno
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Raffinato ed esclusivo set da scrivania con seducenti superfici arrotondate e laccate color giada abbinate a particolari rigati .
Disegnato da Nino Basso, il set si compone ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
The Euphrates Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983.
The Euphrates vase, made of ceramic porcelain. This is part of the Rivers series, designed by Sottsass 1981-1988.
Stamped underneath....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cono XL Pink
By Masquespacio
Located in VALENCIA, VC
The CONO XL is literally head and shoulders above the rest! And check out those funky colors and bold shapes - this cone is seriously making a statement. Whoever said bigger isn't be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cono XL Blue
By Masquespacio
Located in VALENCIA, VC
The CONO XL is literally head and shoulders above the rest! And check out those funky colors and bold shapes - this cone is seriously making a statement. Whoever said bigger isn't be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Modernist Sculpture of 2 Horses, 10 1/4" tall
Located in Toledo, OH
This abstract of two horses by Carole Harrison has blue glazing in the texturing. This piece is 6 1/2" wide, 2 5/8" deep and 10 1/4" tall. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kosta Boda Ann Walff Art Glass Sculpture, Clear with Blue
Located in Toledo, OH
This art glass sculpture was made by Ann Wolff(1937-) for Kosta Boda Studios. Ann Wolff is a German art glass sculptor who is considered one of the founders of the international Stud...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary decorative furnishings with an interactive design that engages, entices, challenges and inspires the observer on an...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Unusual Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprint by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall closed-form ceramic pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980-90s. The impressive stone vessel on offer is covered in a ba...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A ceramic mask by Danikowski
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a ceramic mask unique pice by Danikowski
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stain Glass Butterfy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stain glass butterfly by a New York City artist named Gilly. I knew Gilly back in the 1970s and opened a store very briefly in the village calle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Dali as an Idol, Sculptural Construction W / Mirror, Painting and Found Objects
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is constructed with a small framed mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Pair of Late 20th Century Plaster Faux Bois Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite late 20th century one-arm candle sconces are expertly cast from plaster and designed to mimic the delicate organic form of tree branches. Each sconce features a brass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Rare Modernist Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Crystal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors crystal vase made in Sweden during the 1980s in a Modernist style. The vase is clearly signed "Orrefors" on the bottom and displays a sculptural blue glass drop li...
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
2017 Handcrafted Rosewood Three Bowl Set signed ADW
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand crafted Wood Decorative Set of Three Rosewood Bowls
artist signed
1 6.5 diameter x 1.75
2 medium -5.25 diameter x 1.75 tall
3 small 4 diameter x 1.75 h
Original unrestored
Revie...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Clear Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1985 Italian clear Murano glass vase by Cenedese.
It’s signed Cenedese Murano 1985 on the bottom(See detail photo).
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Modernist Crystal Shark by Kristaluxus
Located in Vallejo, CA
A large vintage crystal shark sculpture by Krystaluxus. Great modernist shape. Marked on the base by the maker.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Love Art Ceramics Butterfly Bowl, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Butterfly Bowl by Love Art Ceramics embodies the beauty of African flora and fauna. Hand-sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba and hand-painted by Minenhle Nene in South Africa, this ceramic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Embrace the beauty of African wildlife with the Sunbird Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand-sculpted by Sibusiso Ndaba and painted by Jabu Nene in South Africa, this stunning pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sunbird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Embrace the beauty of African wildlife with the Sunbird Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand-sculpted by Sibusiso Ndaba and painted by Jabu Nene in South Africa, this stunning pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Experience the vibrancy of African culture with the Monkey Novelty Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand-sculpted and painted by Jabu Nene in South Africa, this whimsical piece showcases in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramic Zebra Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Zebra Urn by Love Art Ceramic is a stunning embodiment of African craftsmanship and culture. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene in South Afric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramic Rhino Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Experience the essence of African wilderness with the Rhino Urn by Love Art Ceramic. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and painted by Winnie Nene in South Africa, this unique pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century
base wood: 9cm x 11cm
sculture bronze: 20cm
total: 37cm
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Pair of travertine sculptures. The two sculptures are in the shape of an elephant and are of two differ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This exceptio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Walnut Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury
Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel tube, the lens in PMMA with diameter 300 mm.
Also avail...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Hoopoe Vase, a stunning creation by Sbusiso Ndaba and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, intertwines nature and artistry. Standing at 14 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, crafted by Sbusiso and hand-painted by Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, embodies the essence of African wildlife. Measuring 2 inches high,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant jewelry box, crafted by Swelihle Khanyeza and hand-sculpted by an unnamed artisan at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, stands as a testament to African artistry....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
SOLE - OROLOGINO LACCATO GIADA - design contemporaneo esclusivo
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Proporzioni contenute, design contemporaneo e l'affascinante color giada caratterizzano l'orologino SOLE.
Un elemento tondeggiante compatto racchiude il meccanismo, mentre la ba...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Spinzi Totem Sculpture in Stone and Metal
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Industrial Sculpture - Modern Totem - Contemporary Mechanical Art
Totem sculpture by Spinzi, with elements in marble, stone and metal. The blocks include old gears from heavy machin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vase by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
This vase belongs to a collection of several pieces with different colors Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore, it might not be exactly the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Blenko Purple Hand Blown Glass Paper Bag Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage Blenko pale purple amethyst hand-blown paper bag art glass vase circa 1980s.
Size: 8" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep
Great overall vintage condition, wear commensurate w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Bronze Figurines on Marble in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of contemporary elongated bronze figurines on white marble bases in the style of Alberto Giacometti, circa 1980s. The male and female bronzes are in very good vintage condition ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina 20th century
Italy
Measures: Height 23 cm
Width 25 cm
Length 33 cm
Weight 5 kg
Historical period between 500 and 480 BC
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture of Hercules in Terracotta Copy of Vatican Museums Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of hercules in terracotta copy of vatican museums early 20th century
Reproduction of "Hercules" located in the Vatican Museums.
Italy
Terracotta copy, supplied with a muse...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
LateB Metal Contemporary Sculptural Bookcase Made in Italy by enrico girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Two arches enclose and enhance stacks of books gently suspended from a light and resistant structure.
Designed by Enrico Girotti LateB is a sculptural bookcase available in a paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with meticulous care by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard jewelry box epitomizes the fusion of art and functionality. Standing 6 inches high, 6 inches lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
OROLOGIO OVALE GIADA - design contemporaneo - collezione esclusiva
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Armonia delle proporzioni, linea geometrica arrotondata, elegante superficie liscia laccata color giada, sono racchiusi in questo raffinato ed esclusivo orologio da tavolo.
Ideato...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
SET #2 PORCELAIN PAPERCLAY VASES white textured spiral embossing
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Elegant set of two vases porcelain paperclay of the collection Landscape under the moon conceived by designer-artist Nino Basso.
The vessels have a essential design which highl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Italian art glass vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful pebble finish and is in very good vintage condition. The vase mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Love Art Ceramic Elephant Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Elephant urn pair, handcrafted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 24 inches high, 8 inches long, and 8 inches wide. Designed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with precision by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Cheetah jewelry box is a tribute to African wildlife. Standing 5 inches high, 4 inches long, and 8 inches wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Wild Dog jewelry box is a testament to indigenous craftsmanship. Standing 6 inches high, 3 inches long, and 3 inches wide, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Monkey jewelry box, handcrafted by Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 inches wide. Designed in 2023, it r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
SHAGREEN PEN HOLDER sage green striped metal details exclusive design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Pen holder with design essential and contemporary coated with the very special shagreen leather in the seductive sage color.
Handcrafted with skilled craftsmanship, the pen h...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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