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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Aquamarine Turtle
Located in Murano, VE
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our modern artistic aquatic turtle sculpture, entirely handmade with precision in authentic Murano glass. Each exquisite detail is meticulously craf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase Obice Big in Ceramic, Shiny White, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Gold Soul "Anima"
Located in Murano, VE
Anima is a collection of exquisite sculptures crafted by our skilled artisans in our factory in Murano. Each sculpture embodies the essence of life and spirituality, taking the form ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Polished Silver Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Lacuna"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary ...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Ceramic Cartoccio Texture Fide Yellow Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Combining tradition with innovation, ceramist Paola Paronetto's handcrafted pieces are designed for those who love to surround themselves with refined and exclusive objects. Part of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Monofiore Sapphire Blue Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in sapphire by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item lab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane bowl in multicolor by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Luna is a handmade transparent candle stick in mouth blown glass designed by Aldo Cibic, it is available in three different sizes. This piece is a timeless object whose curvy Silhoue...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Tête-à-tête Set of Two Candleholder in Metal Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tête-à-tête is a set of two metallic candleholder available in two materials: silver plate metal and brass.
It is a small object which gives the illusion that the candles are floati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century Abstract lamp Sculpture SEME by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract lamp sculpture SEME by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
21st Century Abstract Lamp Sculpture CARUSA by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract lamp sculpture CARUSA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in aquamarine. Featured in aquamarine colored glass and designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Deco Picture Frame in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Minimal and elegant picture frames from Georg Jensen let your most cherished photos speak for themselves. Silver frames add a touch of class to your desk, shelf or mantlepiece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ECLIPSIS by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ECLIPSIS by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Cris G Brass and Walnut Clock
Located in New York, NY
The Cris G is a handmade clock that combines emotive aesthetic with strong impact. The design incorporates contrasting materials, such as brass, walnut ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
New Modern Small Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses.
Size: 12.6 x 11 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis S, Pyxis collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Robot
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Robot
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti 'Hybrid-Adelma' Vase in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pillar Candlesticks with Three Sizes, Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Spring tension holding up a pillar of wax wrapped around a fiber of cotton ready to be lit on fire.
Sizes:
Small diameter 1.5" x height 6-9/16" - $205.00
Medium diameter 1.5" x hei...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
White and Grey Jasba Fat Lava Floor Vase with Handle
By Jasba
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large White en Grey Fat Lava Floor Vase with Handle
by Jasba Keramik, W- Germany.
A german Fat Lava vase with fat belly or bold vase with thick grey grain on.
The neck of the vase is not round but in the shape of a spout - the inside is black.
A large vase which fits a Modern Interior well.
This vintage floor vase dates circa 1960 - 1970.
Marked with number N 4031261 and the oval mark.
It's in good condition with minor traces of age:
a little grey grain off, one little trace under the vase and the other one under is a manufacters fault.
Vintage white vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Circle Candle
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Mottled Yellow Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built bowl is covered with a striking matte glaze in mustard yellow w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Italo" is a leather out tray and paper holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be cho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
"Giulia" Leather Basket with Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Giulia" is a leather basket with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Flower Bullet Vase Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gold / smoke bullet shape inside embellishes this Classic elliptic vase design. The Bullet vase stands alone as an exquisite decorative object on its own...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Sedge Double Cone Ceramic Handmade Vase by Pieces, Customizable Cream Vessel
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Hydrangea Ceramic Handmade Vase by Pieces, Modern Customizable Blue Pitcher
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Forsythia Ceramic Handmade Vase by Pieces, Modern Customizable Yellow Pitcher
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Modern Azalea Ceramic Handmade Customizable Cone Coral Colorful Vase
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tarnished Metal Vessel/Pitcher, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Platoon"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A salutation to a Teutonic creation - that appears deceptively simple, but was incredibly difficult to craft, this tarnished metal vessel is both beautiful and functional. This prot...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to cleaning. Made of brass and horsehair, the set comes with a magnetic peg that allows for the pan and brush to be proudly be dis...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Paper Bowl 3, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Paper Bowl Two, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper Series embodies the Idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Paper Bowl 1, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper Series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Miniature Bud Vase 2, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
Modern Steel Sculpture Di Vincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern art sculpture.
One-of-a-kind.
It stands loosely on a vintage marble platform.
Semi-gloss black powder-coating.
Great for a a garden or interiors and collections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Steel
Brushed Metal Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Lacuna"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this brushed metal vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contem...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pink Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Christian Dior Home Sterling Silver Picture Frame Iconic Pied de Poule Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming Christian Dior Paris sterling silver picture frame boasts a geometric square shape with a raised pied de poule pattern. The back and easel are in shiny lacquered wood w...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Bronze Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Wotan"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this bronze vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary ...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Albert Paley 1994 "Medallion" Paperweight in Blackened Steel with Bronzed Patina
By Albert Paley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Albert Paley large handcrafted steel medallion paperweight. Small edition for Arts Patrons. Formed and fabricated blackened steel with chemical patina...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Paul Philp, Contemporary Ceramic Moon Vase, 51cm high, signed
By Paul Philp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Philp (British, born 1941)
Contemporary hand built stoneware Moon Vase
51cm high, 46cm wide, 7cm deep
Stamped with potter’s seal to base
In perfect condition
Paul Philp ( born...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Tarnished Metal Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Lacuna"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this tarnished metal vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in cont...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Polished Silver Vessel/Pitcher, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Platoon"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A salutation to a Teutonic creation - that appears deceptively simple, but was incredibly difficult to craft, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Aluminum. Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this aluminum vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporar...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Large Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Vases with different colors, is handcrafted. Therefore each production is unique and might not be exactly the same as visual.
Sema Topaloglu Studio is kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Italian modern brutalist style Bronze sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brutalist style Bronze sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Bronze sculpture with reference to the brutalist style. The shape is rounded U, thicker in the center and th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Animalier Zebra Pattern Frame hand painted Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, hand-painted with spotted zebra fur type in a modern contemporary style. External measurements cm. ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
'Solari brothers' double-dial flag clock, italy 1980s
By Solari Udine
Located in Genova, IT
Clock manufactured by 'Solari Udine' model timac 30 from 1986.
Flag-shaped with double dial and double movement.
The original movement was replaced with two battery-operated quart...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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