Skip to main content

Richard Meier Decorative Objects

American, b. 1934

Richard Meier is a world renowned architect. He began making collages almost 55 years ago, as a young student in Rome collecting crumpled papers and other detritus he found strewn throughout the city's ancient streets. Meier joins a rich tradition of architects devoted to the art of collage, including Mies van der Rohe's De Stijl-inflected outings, Archigram and Superstudio's psychedelic utopian visions, and OMA's postmodernist mashups. Collaging, after all, is a practice that, like architecture, involves the manipulation of space, the juxtaposition of materials and a considerable amount of world-building.

to
8
1
8
1
6
5
2
2
8
7
7
3
2
9
6
6
2
2
Height
to
Width
to
9
9
9
14
1,526
693
543
517
Creator: Richard Meier
Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier
Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier

Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Swid Powell Floating Picture Frame by Richard Meier is a masterclass in refined modern design—architectural in spirit and minimal in execution. Created for Swid Powell, the fram...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece

Richard Meier for Swid Powell Stainless Steel Bowl/Centerpiece

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful post modern design by the well known architect Richard Meier. Measure: 10 inches.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Makes the perfect gift for the favorite design lover in your life (even if it's ...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Richard Meier Postmodern Silverplate Candlestick for Italian Swid Powell, 1980's
Richard Meier Postmodern Silverplate Candlestick for Italian Swid Powell, 1980's

Richard Meier Postmodern Silverplate Candlestick for Italian Swid Powell, 1980's

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver-plated candlestick designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy. This striking postmodern design exemplifies Meier’s sculptural, architectural approach, bringing bold pres...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls
Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls

Pair of Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post-Modern Bowls

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined matched pair of silver-plated postmodern bowls designed by celebrated architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, New York, circa 1980s. Executed with Meier’s signature archit...

Category

1980s Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass, designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Includes original box and cloth bag. It is the perfect gift for the favorite de...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Richard Meier Candlesticks
Richard Meier Candlesticks

Richard Meier Candlesticks

By Richard Meier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Executed in silver-plated brass Designed by Richard Meier C. 1983 Unpolished Surface.

Category

1980s American Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Related Items
Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer an elegant circular picture frame, almost certainly made in Italy between 1960 and 1970. This vintage round frame is crafted in silver plate with a mahogany-v...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Steven Holl Patinated Bronze Candlestick for Swid Powell rare Postmodern Memphis
Steven Holl Patinated Bronze Candlestick for Swid Powell rare Postmodern Memphis

Steven Holl Patinated Bronze Candlestick for Swid Powell rare Postmodern Memphis

By Swid Powell, Steven Holl

Located in San Diego, CA

patinated bronze candlestick designed by American architect Steven Holl for Swid Powell c.1980's , very rare tall candlestick hard to find very collectible in a verdigris finish stamped at the bottom, with some scuff marks due to age solid piece great for postmodern , Memphis mid century home decor.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl was designed for Memphis in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass. This bowl features a tapering cylindrical shape with three green handles, with the side decorated ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Located in Palermo, PA

This elegant Murano glass paperweight features a clear, transparent design with a delicate light blue flower inside. Small, subtle air bubbles are suspended within the glass, adding ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s
Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s

Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a refined mid-20th century tabletop frame, an object that combines modern taste with a charming retro appeal. It makes a perfect gift for tennis enth...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Located in Palermo, PA

This beautiful Murano glass paperweight features a unique design with small air bubbles at the bottom and surrounding the delicate blue flower inside. The bottom is made of rich blue...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

$625

H 7 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern

1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern

By Finn Juhl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass

$625

H 9.82 in W 4 in D 1 in

Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

A magnifying glass in brass with a turned rich wood handle, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very good condition ...

Category

Late 20th Century English Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Silver Candlesticks for Swid Powell and Reed and Barton
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Silver Candlesticks for Swid Powell and Reed and Barton

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Silver Candlesticks for Swid Powell and Reed and Barton

By Reed & Barton, Swid Powell, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Striking pair of silver plated candlesticks designed by Ettore Sottsass and made by Swid Powell in collaboration with Reed and Barton, 1980s.  

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage staved teak large salad bowl design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ". Designer: Jens ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Brown Lacquered Picture Frame with Silver Plated Horsebit by Gucci, 1970s
Brown Lacquered Picture Frame with Silver Plated Horsebit by Gucci, 1970s

Brown Lacquered Picture Frame with Silver Plated Horsebit by Gucci, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Delft, NL

Brown Lacquered Picture Frame with Silver Plated Horsebit by Gucci, 1970s Italian Gucci picture frame, brown lacquered with silver plated frame and two horse bit lines processed on ...

Category

20th Century Italian Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Previously Available Items
Swid Powell Silver Plate Bowl or Candy Dish by Richard Meier
Swid Powell Silver Plate Bowl or Candy Dish by Richard Meier

Swid Powell Silver Plate Bowl or Candy Dish by Richard Meier

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully restrained silver-plate bowl designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Sculptural yet understated, the piece stands confidently on its own while remaining perfectly su...

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Richard Meier “King Richard” Silver-Plated Candlesticks for Swid Powell
Pair of Richard Meier “King Richard” Silver-Plated Candlesticks for Swid Powell

Pair of Richard Meier “King Richard” Silver-Plated Candlesticks for Swid Powell

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Richard Meier “King Richard” Silver-Plated Candlesticks for Swid Powell, 1983 Pair of vintage “King Richard” candlesticks designed by American architect Richard Meier for Sw...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Architect Richard Meier Design  Silverplate Rotating Cross Bowl for Swid Powell
Architect Richard Meier Design  Silverplate Rotating Cross Bowl for Swid Powell

Architect Richard Meier Design Silverplate Rotating Cross Bowl for Swid Powell

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Oakland, CA

Silverplate over brass bowl designed by architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, referred to as the Cross Bowl, made by Plata Lappas, Buenos Aires for Swid Powell. Unlike the larger ...

Category

1990s Argentine Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Meier large bowl / centerpiece silver plate for Swid Powell .
Richard Meier large bowl / centerpiece silver plate for Swid Powell .

Richard Meier large bowl / centerpiece silver plate for Swid Powell .

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful centerpiece designed by the well known architect Richard Meier . This is a large almost 12 inches diameter .

Category

Late 20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier
Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier

Swid Powell Italian Silver Plated Chrome Picture Frame by Richard Meier

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning example of Richard Meiers work with Swid Powell. The sliver plated picture frame is a modern piece with a sphere and cylinder which house two pieces of glass floating. ...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Postmodern Cross Bowl by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
Postmodern Cross Bowl by Richard Meier for Swid Powell

Postmodern Cross Bowl by Richard Meier for Swid Powell

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sometimes referred to as the Cross Bowl and other times as the X-Base Bowl, this postmodern silver-plated bowl is one of Richard Meier’s simplest and most iconic designs for Swid Pow...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

"King Richard" Candlestick by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
"King Richard" Candlestick by Richard Meier for Swid Powell

"King Richard" Candlestick by Richard Meier for Swid Powell

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier, Cleto Munari

Located in Skokie, IL

"King Richard" Candlestick by Richard Meier for Swid Powell A single "King Richard" silver-plated candlestick designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Meier, b. 1934, is a noted 2...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Six Inch Richard Meier Silver Plate Bowl with Grid, Swid Powell, Made in Italy
Six Inch Richard Meier Silver Plate Bowl with Grid, Swid Powell, Made in Italy

Six Inch Richard Meier Silver Plate Bowl with Grid, Swid Powell, Made in Italy

By Richard Meier

Located in Doraville, GA

A beautiful silverplate bowl designed in the 1980's by noted architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, made in Italy. The bowl has an embossed signature: "Sw...

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of King Richard Candlesticks, Richard Meier for Swid Powell
Pair of King Richard Candlesticks, Richard Meier for Swid Powell

Pair of King Richard Candlesticks, Richard Meier for Swid Powell

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a pair of silver plated King Richard candle holders. These sculpturally modernist candle holders were designed by American Architect Richard Meier...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Post-Modern Silver Plated Candlestick by Richard Meier
Post-Modern Silver Plated Candlestick by Richard Meier

Post-Modern Silver Plated Candlestick by Richard Meier

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of post modern design Silver Plated candlesticks designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Made in Italy Circa: 1984.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Post Modern Architectural Silverplate Candlesticks Richard Meier Swid Powell
Post Modern Architectural Silverplate Candlesticks Richard Meier Swid Powell

Post Modern Architectural Silverplate Candlesticks Richard Meier Swid Powell

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Rochester, NY

Silver plate post modern architectural design tocandlesticks by Richard Meier for Swid Powell - Made in Italy, 1983. Signed underside bottom. Measure 9 1/4" h x 3 1/2" diameter at ...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Meier Silver Plate Letter Opener by Swid Powell
Richard Meier Silver Plate Letter Opener by Swid Powell

Richard Meier Silver Plate Letter Opener by Swid Powell

By Richard Meier, Swid Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Post Modern design in this letter opener, by Richard Meier. The cube gold tone in back spins nicely and is a whimsical detail.

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Richard Meier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Meier decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Meier decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Meier decorative objects, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Richard Meier were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Cleto Munari, Pino Castagna, and La Murrina. Prices for Richard Meier decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $12,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,040.
Questions About Richard Meier Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Richard Meier is most often associated with the 20th-century branch of the Rationalist movement. Rationalism prizes logical, ordered designs rather than ornamental flourishes. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Richard Meier pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.