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Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key
Located in Delft, NL
An early 19th century brass and Onyx set stone watch key.
An early 19th century brass watch key
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Orange Onyx Brass Circular Composable Contemporary Italian Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 15.75 in W 57.88 in D 40.16 in
Coffee Center Table Organic Shape Orange Onyx Brushed Brass Collectible Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 17.33 in W 66.93 in D 42.52 in
Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 15.75 in W 57.88 in D 40.16 in
Side or End Table Organic Shape Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 19.69 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
Side or End Table Organic Shape Orange Onyx Brass Handmade Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in brushed brass and top in rare orange onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 19.69 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Onyx Marble Contemporary
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of white onyx. The polished finishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx
H 2.37 in W 13.39 in D 23.23 in
Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro
Located in Prato, Tuscany
civilizations; the design is elegant and accurate, precious also in the choice of materials; red onyx from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Decorative Bowl Serveware Vase Vessel Sculpture Amber Onyx Handmade Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 22.05 in
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious small vase sculpted by hand from a solid block of white onyx.
Vase dimensions: D 13, H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 4.53 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in
Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 25.6 in
Orange Onyx Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Sculpture Hand-carved Solid Marble Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of orange onyx. The polished finishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
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H 3.35 in W 16.74 in D 37.6 in
Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Solid Block Amber Onyx Handmade Italy Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx.
Vase dimensions: L 27 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx
H 19.3 in W 8.67 in D 10.63 in
Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx.
Vase dimensions: L 22 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Onyx
H 19.3 in W 8.27 in D 8.67 in
Pink Onyx Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vase Vessel Sculpture Hand Carved, Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 3.94 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
Sculpture Vase Organic Shape Contemporary Amber Onyx Marble Hand Carved, Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx.
Vase dimension: D 30 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Serveware Solid Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 17.72 in
Bowl Vessel Serveware Decorative Sculpture Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 13.78 in
Jade Onyx Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Sculpture Green Solid Marble Hand-Carved
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of Jade onyx. The polished finishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx, Marble
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H 5.52 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Sculpture Solid Pink Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of pink onyx. The polished finishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx
H 2.37 in W 13.39 in D 23.23 in
Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape White Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white onyx. The vase is hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Marble
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H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
Decorative Bowl Champagne Bucket Wine Coolers Set Amber Onyx Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious Champagne bucket and two bowls sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber Onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
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H 16.15 in Dm 9.85 in
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Tulip Shape Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx.
Vase dimensions: L 27 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx
H 19.3 in W 8.67 in D 10.63 in
Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vessel White Onyx Marble Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of white onyx. The polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Onyx
Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Sculpture Pink Onyx Marble Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of rare Pink onyx. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Onyx
H 16.15 in Dm 10.24 in
Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vess Solid Amber Onyx Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of amber onyx. The polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Onyx
H 16.15 in Dm 10.24 in
Rose Sculpture Vase 13 Roses Hand Carved Italy Pink Onyx Block Limited Edition
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
blaze of roses, the same roses that surround it and become part of it. Pink onyx finds its maximum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of pure white onyx. The vase is hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Marble, Onyx
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H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
Blue Onyx Marble Console Table Wall Mirror, Steel Rings Base Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
rare blue onyx. The polished finishing of the brass creates interesting reflections of light.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 95.28 in W 55.12 in D 19.3 in
Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
blaze of roses, the same roses that surround it and become part of it. Pink onyx finds its maximum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 28.75 in Dm 18.51 in
Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vessel Black Marquinia Marble Brass Inlay
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
inlaid brass ants. Polished finishing.
Champagne bucket dimensions: D 26, H 41 cm. Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Marble
Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Sculpture Block White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
inlaid brass ants. Velvet finish.
Champagne bucket dimensions: D 26 xH 41 cm.
Available in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Set of 2 Decorative Bowls Imperial Grey and Brown Emperador Marble Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Maquinia marble with brass ants
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 25.6 in
Set of Bowls in Imperial Grey and Brown Emperador Marble Italian design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
H 9.5 cm.
Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 25.6 in
Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
59 x W 34 x H 6 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited Edition of 50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
H 2.37 in W 13.39 in D 23.23 in
Side End Table Organic Shape White Marble Polished Brass Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in mirror polished brass and top in Paonazzo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
Side End Table Circular Black Marquinia Marble Brass Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in mirror polished brass and top in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Side or End Table White Paonazzo Marble Mirror Brass Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in mirror polished brass and top in Paonazzo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 28.75 in D 21.26 in
Side or End Table Black Marquinia Marble Mirror Brass Gold Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular side table with structure in mirror polished brass and top in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in
Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Bowl dimensions: Big L 65, W 13
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 25.6 in
Decorative Bowl Vase Centerpiece Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Collectible Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
.
Available il different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Quartzite is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 22.05 in
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture Brown Emperador Marble Handmade
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% handmade in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 25.6 in
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every piece is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 25.6 in
Fruit Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Vase White Calacatta Marble Handmade in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
also in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 22.05 in
Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape Solid Block Blue Azul Marble Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
52 x H 45 cm, available in different quartzite, onyx and marbles.
Limited edition of 35.
Each vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Quartz
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H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
: D 52 x H 45 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of 35.
Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
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H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
Marble Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Vase in White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 17.72 in
Marble Vase Decorative Sculpture White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
: D 52 x H 45 cm.
Available in different marble, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of 35.
Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Abstract White Carrara Marble Hand-carved
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
dimension: L 39 W 16.5, H 50 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Bowl Vessel Solid Block Imperial Grey Emperador Marble Contemporary Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every piece is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 21.66 in
Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece White Marble Calacatta Italian Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited Edition of 60.
Each bowl is hand signed and numerated by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 4.73 in W 22.05 in D 10.63 in
Bowl Vase Vessel White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 22.05 in
White Carrara Marble Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece Hand Carved Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Vase Vessel Abstract Shape Black Marquina Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
28 W 19 H 61 cm.
Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of 35.
Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape Solid Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of 35
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 22.05 in
Bowl Vase Vessel White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
.
Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% Hand made in Italy.
Marble is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 17.72 in
Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
marbles, onyx and quartzite.
100% handmade in Italy.
Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Marble
H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 21.66 in
Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
x W 12 x H 9.5 cm, also available: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm.
Available in different marbles, onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 21.66 in
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Onyx And Brass Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the onyx and brass watch you’re looking for. An onyx and brass watch — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage onyx and brass watch you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer onyx and brass watch, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An onyx and brass watch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, neoclassical and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made onyx and brass watch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barberini & Gunnell and Japy Frères are consistently popular.
How Much is a Onyx And Brass Watch?
An onyx and brass watch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,176, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $24,226.
A Close Look at modern Furniture
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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