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Salvador Dali Marianne and the Chevalier Contemporary Art Surrealist Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
D with the correct size, paper, and edition number. Modern Artifact guarantees the authenticity of
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Salvador Dali Caring for a Surrealist Watch Lithograph Surrealist Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Modern Artifact guarantees the authenticity of this piece. Dali was born in Figueres, Spain, in 1904
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Peter Max Grammy Vol11 "91" Acrylic/canvas Contemporary painting Hollywood award
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
paintings of this image, and this is the only one of the three in this size. Our database at Modern Artifact
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Salvador Dali Enigma of The Rose (Death) Contemporary Art Surrealist Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
D. Modern Artifact guarantee's this authenticity of this piece. Salvador Dali is widely considered
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Dale Chihuly Super Rare Early 1977 Basket Signed Large Glass Sculpture
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
to insure we offer the safest possible platform for fine art collectors. Look up Modern Artifact on
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Salvador Dali, Man Kissing Shoe, Surrealist Hand-Colored Engraving
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
authenticated with the correct size, paper, and edition per the information on page 40, 68-6 d). Modern Artifact
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

Salvador Dali-Melpomene (Muse of Tragedy), from "Muses, " Surrealist Engraving
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
-18 B, with the correct size, paper, and edition number. Modern Artifact guarantees the authenticity
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

Salvador Dali, La Femme au Fouet, Surrealist Engraving
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Modern Artifact guarantees the authenticity of the piece. Salvador Dali is widely considered the best
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

Salvador Dali The Chevalier's Dream of Cecile Contemporary Art Surrealist Lithog
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, 71-15 J. Modern Artifact guaranteed the authenticity of this piece. Salvador Dali is widely
Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Salvador Dali, Samson and Delilah, from "Famous Loves, " Surrealist Engraving
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
number. Modern Artifact guarantees the authenticity of this piece. Salvador Dali is widely considered
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

Leonardo Nierman Large Original Oil Painting on Masonite Famous Artist
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
" Framed: 24" x 31" Era: 1960's Another amazing Nierman offered by Modern Artifact. We work hard to pick
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leonardo Nierman Original Oil Painting on Masonite Famous Artist Moonlight
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Framed: 36" x 28" Another amazing Nierman offered by Modern Artifact. We work hard to pick out only
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leonardo Nierman Original Oil Painting on Masonite Famous Artist Nocturne
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
: 24" x 31" Era: 1960's Another amazing Nierman offered by Modern Artifact. We work hard to pick out
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leonardo Nierman original oil signed on board large 48" x 36" Includes COA
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Nierman offered by Modern Artifact. We work hard to pick out only best images of this master and genius
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leonardo Nierman "Firebird" Original Authentic Painting on Masonite 1967
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
purchase Another amazing Nierman offered by Modern Artifact. We work hard to pick out only best images of
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Steve Kaufman Chief Joseph Original Oil Painting Pop Art Large Unique Artwork
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
policy in order to insure we offer the safest possible platform for fine art collectors. Look up Modern
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Faustina, 18k Gold Slice Pendant
Located in New York, NY
resolves contradiction: between the history of the unique artifacts and the modern settings she creates for
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring
Located in New York, NY
Roman cabochon intaglio in garnet, set in a strikingly pure, rounded modern mount. A wreathed young man
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Capricorn Intaglio in Brushed 18k Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
unique artifacts and the modern settings she creates for them. Between the hand-hewn detailing of the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

DANIEL ARSHAM: MODERN ARTIFACT 001 New York Yankees Cap Sculpture Conceptual Art
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Madrid, Madrid
MODERN ARTIFACT 001 Date of creation: 2021 Medium: Sculpture made of plaster and cast resin Edition
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Daniel Arsham Record Cover Art (Daniel Arsham The Weeknd 2021)
By Daniel Arsham
Located in NEW YORK, NY
further stages what he refers to as future relics of the present world. His pieces eroded casts of modern
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Vintage Satco Robot Lamp - Atomic Space Age Toy Design, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Space Age artifacts, mid-century modern lighting, and atomic-era novelties. This example retains its
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Vintage Italian Mirror Crystal Edge Frame and Beveled Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
modern soul, unique artifacts come to life in the hands of master glassmakers, true designers in this
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Cavalier Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
and primitive shape work well with everything from antiques to African artifacts to classic modern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century  Spanish Cavalier Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century  Spanish Cavalier Chairs
$1,600
H 31 in W 20 in D 17 in
Collection of Six 19th Century Bronze Doorknobs from Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
structures were lost to demolition. Whether displayed as historical artifacts, or modern works of art, this
Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Box
Located in High Point, NC
past into your modern home. This exquisite artifact, masterfully crafted from robust oak, boasts a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Box
1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Box
$1,595
H 21.1 in W 17.6 in D 14.4 in
"Green Bowl, Black Figs"
By Kathrine Lemke Waste
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
works explore the artifacts of modern culture along with the abundance of her home in the Central Valley
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Out of the Blue"
By Kathrine Lemke Waste
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
works explore the artifacts of modern culture along with the abundance of her home in the Central Valley
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Modern Artifact 001 NY Yankees Hat, Daniel Arsham
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Draper, UT
Daniel Arsham X NVG Modern Artifact 001 Sculpture, New York Yankees hat. It comes from a sold out
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Serpentine Ceramic Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
understated, and almost artifact-like. Serpentine is as much a sculptural modern artifact as a functional
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails c...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester

Patricia Urquiola “Log chair" for Artellano, Paris, 2005
Located in San Francisco, CA
of equally sculptural Hans Wegner desk chair for Getama, 1980, see other Modern Artifacts listing.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs

Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
ergonomics. See other Kevi chairs available from Modern Artifacts pictured here, as well.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
$965
H 2,227 in W 19 in D 18 in
Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
articulation and long term sitting ergonomics. See other Kevi chairs available from Modern Artifacts
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair, 1965
$1,365
H 1,520 in W 19 in D 14 in
Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Chair, 1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
articulation and long term sitting ergonomics. See other Kevi chairs available from Modern Artifacts
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Chair, 1965
Jorgen Rasmussen Kevi Chair, 1965
$1,235
H 3,341 in W 29 in D 18 in
Stainless Steel Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unsigned sculpture obtained with no supporting documents or information by Modern Artifacts from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sculptures

Stainless Steel Sculpture
Stainless Steel Sculpture
$4,400
H 14 in W 11 in D 11 in
N.O. Moller Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
/companion to Moller's popular dining table with hidden leaves, see neighboring listing on Modern Artifacts
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Credenzas

N.O. Moller Sideboard
N.O. Moller Sideboard
$5,900
H 33 in W 96 in D 20.5 in
Givenchy Black Gladiator Heels
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
by very distant civilizations. These heels are a modern artifact!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Shoes

Hans Wegner Desk Chair for Getama
Located in San Francisco, CA
recently quoted by Urquiola with her bold lounge interpretation, see other Modern Artifacts lounge chair in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Latex, Nylon

Hans Wegner Desk Chair for Getama
Hans Wegner Desk Chair for Getama
$1,622
H 28 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
N.O. Moller Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
curvaceous back. Table also pairs well with N.O. Moller Sideboard. See that item on website for Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

N.O. Moller Dining Table
N.O. Moller Dining Table
$3,400
H 28.5 in W 6,390 in D 35 in
Harry Bertoia Vintage"Bird Chair" for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Terracotta also available from Modern Artifacts; see our other listing. Hand built chrome frame predates by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Harry Bertoia Vintage"Bird Chair" for Knoll
Harry Bertoia Vintage"Bird Chair" for Knoll
$2,300
H 40.25 in W 38.5 in D 33 in
Nelson X-Base Table
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
countersunk support brackets. custom-made top executed by Modern Artifacts according to original dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nickel

Nelson X-Base Table
Nelson X-Base Table
$2,800
H 28.75 in W 72 in D 36 in
Peter Max Original Acrylic Painting Commissioned Large 50" x 60" 1/1 Image
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Auction -> Purchased by Modern Artifact Condition: Museum quality with thick acrylic brush strokes. A few
Category

1980s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Italian Doria Hand Blown Glass Sphere on Chrome Base Lamp circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! This exceptional artifact of modern Italian design reflects the extreme
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sea Shell Artifact
By William Morris (b. 1957)
Located in Renton, WA
Here is a very unusual art glass artifact by William Morris. This piece was gifted by the artist to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Gradient Peach Artifact Vase #2, Handmade
By Malka Dina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade ceramic vase. Made with custom tinted clay in a gradient of sienna and peach, covered with a clear, glossy glaze. Handmade by Malka Dina in Brooklyn, NY. Due to the handmad...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century 14K Gold Brooch With Pre-Columbian Artifact
Located in Winnetka, IL
Hand-wrought studio piece that incorporates a carved Pre-Columbian stone artifact into a 14K gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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Find a variety of modern artifacts available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern artifacts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and wood. Find 1 antique and vintage modern artifacts at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modern artifacts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern artifacts made by Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern artifacts over the years, but those made by Claudio Sebastian Stalling and Malka Dina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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