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French Art Deco Modernist Macassar Wood and Chrome Fruit Bowl, circa 1920
French Art Deco Modernist Macassar Wood and Chrome Fruit Bowl, circa 1920

French Art Deco Modernist Macassar Wood and Chrome Fruit Bowl, circa 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Designed as a fruit bowl or centerpiece, the object is equally successful as a purely decorative piece.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Chrome

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver
Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The result is a piece that functions equally well as a decorative centerpiece, covered vessel, or sculptural object.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Daum France Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Centerpiece Bowl Vase, circa 1950
Daum France Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Centerpiece Bowl Vase, circa 1950

Daum France Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Centerpiece Bowl Vase, circa 1950

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning sculptural bowl, rendered in luminous translucent crystal, was created by Daum—one of France's most celebrated crystal ateliers—in Nancy circa 1950. Renowned for its in...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Towle Silversmiths Modernist Metal Vase with Black and geometric inlay.
Vintage Towle Silversmiths Modernist Metal Vase with Black and geometric inlay.

Vintage Towle Silversmiths Modernist Metal Vase with Black and geometric inlay.

Located in Seattle, WA

The interior has a matte finish and is suitable for decorative display.The underside retains the original Towle hallmark stamp.A sculptural decorative object that works well in both ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Modernist "Come" Patterned Glass  Vase Signed Lalique
Mid-Century Modernist "Come" Patterned Glass  Vase Signed Lalique

Mid-Century Modernist "Come" Patterned Glass Vase Signed Lalique

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

This substantial and elegant Mid-Cenutry Modernist "Come" Patterned glass Vase is Signed Lalique and originates from France, Circa 1960. Features a striated and frosted "come" form ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Modernist bronze vase by Sune Bäckström, Sweden 1930s, Functionalism
Modernist bronze vase by Sune Bäckström, Sweden 1930s, Functionalism

Modernist bronze vase by Sune Bäckström, Sweden 1930s, Functionalism

By Sune Bäckström

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare vase model 9122 designed and made by Sune Bäckström. Made in Sweden during the Swedish grace/ Swedish modern era, 1930s. Solid heavy bronze with beautiful green/blue patina. Goo...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Tripod Brass Candleholder, Germany, 1970s
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Tripod Brass Candleholder, Germany, 1970s

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Tripod Brass Candleholder, Germany, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Sculptural candleholder Origin: Germany Material: Solid brass Decade: 1970s This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s...

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Jacob Bang for Arne Bang Slender Modernist Vase, 1960s
Jacob Bang for Arne Bang Slender Modernist Vase, 1960s

Jacob Bang for Arne Bang Slender Modernist Vase, 1960s

By Palshus, Arne Bang, Höganäs Keramik, Jacob Bang, Saxbo

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Slender midcentury modern ceramic vase with stunning olive green glaze. Simple smooth shape with sharp edges. Handmade in the 1960s by ceramic artist Jacob Bang (1932-2011), son of ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Modernist, Scandinavian ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Modernist, Scandinavian ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

Modernist, Scandinavian ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By rorstrand studio, Inger Persson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare studio-produced Brutalist ceramic vase designed and signed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. As a studio piece rather than a standard production item, this vase is highl...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Leslie Durbin - Pair of Modernist Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London 2000
Leslie Durbin - Pair of Modernist Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London 2000

Leslie Durbin - Pair of Modernist Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London 2000

By Leslie Gordon Durbin

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 2000 by Leslie Durbin, this handsome pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver candlesticks features a refined, minimalist design. Each piece is of a tapering cyli...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist silver bowl. Italian design. Handmade. Mid-20th century.
Modernist silver bowl. Italian design. Handmade. Mid-20th century.

Modernist silver bowl. Italian design. Handmade. Mid-20th century.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Modernist silver bowl. Italian design. Handmade. Mid-20th century. Marked 800 silver, Battuto - A Mano. "Battuto" means "hammered" and "A Mano" means "by hand" in Italian In excellen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Tom Dixon Iridescent Glass Warp Bowl, Modernist Design, 20th Century
Tom Dixon Iridescent Glass Warp Bowl, Modernist Design, 20th Century

Tom Dixon Iridescent Glass Warp Bowl, Modernist Design, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary American Iridescent glass organic Modernist-style large \"Warp\" bowl / centerpiece (Marked on base:\"TOM DIXON\".

Category

20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Alvino Bagni for Raymor Earthone Modernist Ceramic Vase
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Earthone Modernist Ceramic Vase

Alvino Bagni for Raymor Earthone Modernist Ceramic Vase

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

An earthtone ceramic vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor. Italy, circa 1950. Marked “Italy” on base. Dimensions: 10 inches H x 7.5 inches W (at widest point). Item may be viewed at t...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase signed Steuben origintes from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a beautiful sillouette that tapers from its wide opening down t...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie
Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie

Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie

By Lucie Rie

Located in Oakland, CA

Absolutely stunning thin walled, flared rim vase in the style of Lucie Rie. This piece was acquired from a prominent Bay Area collector. We had heard that Lucie did not sign everythi...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Two Modernist Brass Candlesticks. Late 20th C. Swedish Design
Two Modernist Brass Candlesticks. Late 20th C. Swedish Design

Two Modernist Brass Candlesticks. Late 20th C. Swedish Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish design. A pair of modernist brass candlesticks. Handmade. Late 1900s. Dimensions: H 16.0 x W 8.0 x Depth 5.0 cm. Fits candles with a diameter of 2.3 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase / Candle Holder
Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase / Candle Holder

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase / Candle Holder

Located in North Miami, FL

A curved silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini. Stamped "Sabattini Made in Italy" with the logo on the bottom. Lino Sabattini (born in 1925) is an Italian designer best known for his...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Handcrafted Black and White Italian Modernist Vases by MC
Handcrafted Black and White Italian Modernist Vases by MC

Handcrafted Black and White Italian Modernist Vases by MC

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of vases in the Italian Modernist style made of black and white ceramic. This hand-crafted pair is from Verona and signed MC.  

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Design Sterling Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece - Millennium Mark 2000
Modernist Design Sterling Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece - Millennium Mark 2000

Modernist Design Sterling Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece - Millennium Mark 2000

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2000 by T. Stocks, this striking, modernist design, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 5 candles at different heights, and would make a stunning centr...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

1963 Modernist  Blue and Gray Ceramic German Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof
1963 Modernist  Blue and Gray Ceramic German Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof

1963 Modernist Blue and Gray Ceramic German Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof

By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A blue and gray ceramic big vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens Tonnieshof, it's in perfect condition and marked on the bottom. This Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof fea...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bowl with Organic Base Detailing signed Orrefors
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bowl with Organic Base Detailing signed Orrefors

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bowl with Organic Base Detailing signed Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

In Excellent Vintage Condition, this collectible crystal bowl is not only a functional object but also a standout decorative centerpiece, ideal for enthusiasts of Scandinavian design...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modernist Footed Crystal Bowl with Organic Detailing Signed Steuben
Mid-Century Modernist Footed Crystal Bowl with Organic Detailing Signed Steuben

Mid-Century Modernist Footed Crystal Bowl with Organic Detailing Signed Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

In Excellent Vintage Condition, this footed bowl is a versatile decorative object that can serve as a statement centerpiece or functional dish.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Modernist Black Lacquer Wood Midcentury Candleholders
Pair of Modernist Black Lacquer Wood Midcentury Candleholders

Pair of Modernist Black Lacquer Wood Midcentury Candleholders

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern, black lacquer wood candleholders circa 1950s in a glossy finish and very nice condition retains old label. Each candleholder has an ope...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lacquer

1970s Modernist Amber and Brown Ceramic Italian Vase by Giovanni Bertoncello
1970s Modernist Amber and Brown Ceramic Italian Vase by Giovanni Bertoncello

1970s Modernist Amber and Brown Ceramic Italian Vase by Giovanni Bertoncello

By Bertoncello

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s modernist Italian ceramic vase has been manufactured by Giovanni Bertoncello, a renowned ceramicist known for his sculptural and futuristic designs. The vase has an organi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Iridescent Modernist Art Glass Vase by Robert Eikholt
Iridescent Modernist Art Glass Vase by Robert Eikholt

Iridescent Modernist Art Glass Vase by Robert Eikholt

Located in Rochester, NY

Colorful iridescent Mid-Century Modern art glass vase by Robert Eikholt. Hand blown. Signed and dated 1977. A very early piece by the artist. Robert Eickholt is a well-known glass ar...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modernist Oblong Hand Blown Burgundy Textured Murano Glass Vase
Modernist Oblong Hand Blown Burgundy Textured Murano Glass Vase

Modernist Oblong Hand Blown Burgundy Textured Murano Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

This elegant modernist vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- during the latter half of t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By Inger Persson, rorstrand studio

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A signed rare rather large brutalist studio production art ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. As a studio product it is very rare and has an unusual shape and patte...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Modernist KPM Porcelain Berlin Abstract Art Vase, Germany
1950s Modernist KPM Porcelain Berlin Abstract Art Vase, Germany

1950s Modernist KPM Porcelain Berlin Abstract Art Vase, Germany

By KPM Porcelain

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful KPM porcelain Berlin modernist abstract vase and dates from the 1950s. Signed on the bottom. Wonderful design and form. Made in Germany. In excellent condition. No chips, n...

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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal
Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal

Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal

By Jean Despres

Located in Brussels, BE

Modernist bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, silvered metal.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Elchinger Modernist Black and Yellow Free-Form Ceramic Vase, France, 1950
Elchinger Modernist Black and Yellow Free-Form Ceramic Vase, France, 1950

Elchinger Modernist Black and Yellow Free-Form Ceramic Vase, France, 1950

By Elchinger

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A striking sculptural ceramic vase by Fernand Elchinger, France, dating from the 1950s. Despite its relatively small scale, the vase has a remarkably strong sculptural presence. The...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture
Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture

Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful organic sculptural clam shell on a solid Lucite base. This piece is glamorous and Classic. The oval base beautifully displays the ultra polished shell that glazes with sh...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Burleigh Ware, England, Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Modernist Design
Burleigh Ware, England, Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Modernist Design

Burleigh Ware, England, Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Modernist Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Burleigh Ware, England. Vase in glazed ceramics. Modernist design, mid 20th century. Measures: 25 x 10.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Demilune Embellishments
Modernist Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Demilune Embellishments

Modernist Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Demilune Embellishments

Located in New York, NY

This elegant modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it...

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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ludwig Zepner for Meissen Modernist White Porcelain Relief Vase, Germany, 1970s
Ludwig Zepner for Meissen Modernist White Porcelain Relief Vase, Germany, 1970s

Ludwig Zepner for Meissen Modernist White Porcelain Relief Vase, Germany, 1970s

By Meissen Porcelain, Ludwig Zepner

Located in San Diego, CA

A sophisticated example of German modernist porcelain, this sculptural vase was designed by Ludwig Zepner for the famed Meissen porcelain manufactory during the height of the Op Art ...

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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form Crystal Bowl by Orrefors
Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form Crystal Bowl by Orrefors

Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form Crystal Bowl by Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form crystal Bowl by Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. Featuring an elegant and gently twisted composition rising from the modest octagon...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia
Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia

Vintage Italian Modernist Gold Aluminum Rotary Telephone by CR Telefonia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rotary telephone in gold anodized aluminum by CR Telefonia (ca. 1970s, Italy). Handset is composed of an aluminum exterior and plastic interior and dial features a leather center. Ne...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, a Pair of Modernist Candlesticks
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, a Pair of Modernist Candlesticks

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, a Pair of Modernist Candlesticks

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden (b. 1897, d. 1974). A pair of modernist candlesticks in silver. Dated 1963. Measures: 13 x 3 cm. In excellent condition. One with slight wear. Stamped.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Modernist Minimalist White Glass Flower Vase, Hand Blown, 1999
Modernist Minimalist White Glass Flower Vase, Hand Blown, 1999

Modernist Minimalist White Glass Flower Vase, Hand Blown, 1999

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Modernist Minimalist white glass flower vase with clear glass base with some bubbles. This Minimalist white vase very modern shape will fit any design. With any flowers arrangement...

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Vases

Materials

Glass

Modernist Ceramic Bowl by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard-Ginori (San Cristoforo)
Modernist Ceramic Bowl by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard-Ginori (San Cristoforo)

Modernist Ceramic Bowl by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard-Ginori (San Cristoforo)

By Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo, Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in Firenze, IT

An elegant and highly sophisticated modernist ceramic bowl, designed by the acclaimed master Giovanni Gariboldi for the San Cristoforo (Milan) workshop of Richard-Ginori, dating to c...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato
1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato

1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato

By Mandruzzato

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A round bowl designed and manufactured in Murano by Mandruzzato, lovely colors and very good conditions overall, it also can be used as an ashtray. A Bowl by Mandruzzato is a remarka...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Daum by De Belroy Modernist Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970
Daum by De Belroy Modernist Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970

Daum by De Belroy Modernist Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970

By De Belroy, Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Compagnie Francaise du Cristal De Belroy designed this modernist crystal vase for Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. Its slim design boasts a thick base and tumbler sh...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Glazed Modernist Studio Pottery Vase in Green and Blue
Glazed Modernist Studio Pottery Vase in Green and Blue

Glazed Modernist Studio Pottery Vase in Green and Blue

Located in Meer, VAN

Glazed Studio Pottery vase in green and blue. Early to mid 20th century. This is a beautiful metallic glazed studio pottery vase with a distinct shape. Great simple but strong li...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders

Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were handblown by the esteemed studio of Signoretti in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its s...

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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Stoneware Bowl by Kähler Keramik, Gray Glaze, Denmark, 1980s
Modernist Stoneware Bowl by Kähler Keramik, Gray Glaze, Denmark, 1980s

Modernist Stoneware Bowl by Kähler Keramik, Gray Glaze, Denmark, 1980s

By Kähler, Kähler Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Modernist stoneware centerpiece bowl by Kähler Keramik in 1988. Light gray spotted glaze and unglazed sandcolored ceramic material side by side in lined graphic patterns. To be used...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Modernist Marble and Stone Sculpture by David F.Soule
Modernist Marble and Stone Sculpture by David F.Soule

Modernist Marble and Stone Sculpture by David F.Soule

By Henry Moore, David F. Soule

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist marble and stone sculpture by David F. Soule, hand-carved, wonderfully executed, trapizoid shape stone base, mounted carved and polished marble sphere, stunning.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Marble

Lucie Rie, Austrian-born British ceramicist. Unique large modernist vase.
Lucie Rie, Austrian-born British ceramicist. Unique large modernist vase.

Lucie Rie, Austrian-born British ceramicist. Unique large modernist vase.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lucie Rie (1902-1995), Austrian-born British ceramicist. Own studio. Unique large modernist vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in sandy hues. Dating: Circa 1970. Excellent co...

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Vintage 1970s British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Hand Painted Ceramic Vase, Signed Thor
Mid-Century Modernist Hand Painted Ceramic Vase, Signed Thor

Mid-Century Modernist Hand Painted Ceramic Vase, Signed Thor

Located in New York, NY

This refined Mid Century Modern ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed maker Thor in Denmark circa 1960. It offers a cylindrical body, and dramatically sloped shoulders that curve...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th Century Modernist Memphis School Style Pottery Vase
Late 20th Century Modernist Memphis School Style Pottery Vase

Late 20th Century Modernist Memphis School Style Pottery Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine, large modern studio pottery vase. In an abstract form that vaguely resembles an arrowhead. From a Philadelphia estate in which several other estate pieces were li...

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modernist kinetic Silver-Plated 10-Light Candelabra Berndorf, 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist kinetic Silver-Plated 10-Light Candelabra Berndorf, 1960s

Mid-Century Modernist kinetic Silver-Plated 10-Light Candelabra Berndorf, 1960s

By Art.Krupp Berndorf

Located in Vienna, AT

An exceptional and highly sculptural Mid-Century Modern multi-arm candelabra, manufactured by the prestigious Austrian silversmith Berndorf (Arthur Krupp Berndorf), dating circa 1960...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Modernist MCM Solid Teak and Brass Bud Vases
Pair of Modernist MCM Solid Teak and Brass Bud Vases

Pair of Modernist MCM Solid Teak and Brass Bud Vases

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool pair of modernist MCM solid teak and brass pedestal vases, circa the 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition and each vase measures 1.5"D x 7.25"H. They have ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Teak

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950
Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade: 1950s This original vintage candleholder, was designed and produced in the 1950s in Austria. It ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s
Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s

Erik Höglund for Boda Swedish Modernist Cast Glass Face Paperweight, circa 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in San Diego, CA

The heavy, almost architectural form allows the piece to function equally well as a paperweight, small sculpture or decorative object. A distinctive example of mid-century Scandinav...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Gunnel Nyman for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Modernist Finnish art glass vase.
Gunnel Nyman for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Modernist Finnish art glass vase.

Gunnel Nyman for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Modernist Finnish art glass vase.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunnel Nyman (1909-1948) for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Modernist Finnish art glass vase. Large rare model. Mouth-blown art glass with inlaid air bubbles. Clear and purple glass. Dating: 19...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Ceramic Vase by C.H. Brannam, Sculptural Ribbed Form, Turquoise, 1950s
Modernist Ceramic Vase by C.H. Brannam, Sculptural Ribbed Form, Turquoise, 1950s

Modernist Ceramic Vase by C.H. Brannam, Sculptural Ribbed Form, Turquoise, 1950s

By Charles Brannam

Located in Glasgow, GB

A mid-century English ceramic vase by C.H. Brannam of Barnstaple, Devon, featuring a sculptural Modernist form finished in a luminous turquoise glaze. Dating to the mid-20th century,...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modernist Organic Undulating Hand-Blown Murano Glass Centerpiece
Mid-Century Modernist Organic Undulating Hand-Blown Murano Glass Centerpiece

Mid-Century Modernist Organic Undulating Hand-Blown Murano Glass Centerpiece

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your decor with this exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Organic Undulating Hand-Blown Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl in Smoked Peridot, crafted in Italy circa 1960. Renowned for ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Dish/Tray
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Dish/Tray

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Dish/Tray

Located in New York, NY

A perfect blend of functionality and artistry, this exquisite piece serves as both a practical accessory and a striking decorative object, adding a touch of classic Italian elegance ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Charles Piguet Modernist Wrought Iron Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1920
Charles Piguet Modernist Wrought Iron Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1920

Charles Piguet Modernist Wrought Iron Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1920

By Charles Piguet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charles Piguet (1887 - 1942) designed and crafted this stunning pair of wrought iron candelabras in the 1920s. The modernist design features a four-candle-holder shape with a medieva...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

This bold and sumptuous pair of Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Candle Holders were fabricated by the esteemed art glass company Daum in Nancy, France Circa 1960. The exude a rare degr...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Glass

Modernist Teal Blue and White Cased Glass Asymmetrical Bowl
Modernist Teal Blue and White Cased Glass Asymmetrical Bowl

Modernist Teal Blue and White Cased Glass Asymmetrical Bowl

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Biomorphic bowl with asymmetrically folded side features a combination of teal blue and white colors. The white glass is encased in teal blue glass in sommerso technique, with some ...

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20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Sommerso

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Modernist Decorative Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modernist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modernist decorative objects — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 2617 antique and vintage modernist decorative objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Modernist decorative objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modernist decorative objects bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modernist decorative objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Curtis Jere and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modernist Decorative Objects?

Prices for modernist decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modernist decorative objects begin at $35 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,112.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.