Modern Decorative Objects
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jjirasi Vase #05. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #05, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 3.9 in. H x 4.7 in. W x 4.7 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Travertine Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may vary ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
A charming French Bronze Surrealist Apple Sculpture, made in the style reminiscent of the renowned artist Cla...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Universal clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Universal clock designed by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International in the 1970s.
The watch has a quartz movement and is fully functional with a stylus battery. You can hear the c...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Scallywag" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a metallic green frog in a seated position with very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim, stamped 'Frogman' an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Gobl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture
"The Walking Man"
Italy
Height 80cm
good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
NANA Yellow Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Irena Vase / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Raviere in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
By Paolo De Poli, Laurana
Located in Lugo, IT
Raviere in rame smaltato.
Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro.
Difetti come da foto
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
NANA Plum purple Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 91.4 x W 91.4 x H 177.8 cm.
Materials: White bronze, stainless steel, eucalyptus, and gold medallion seed...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other, Bronze, Stainless Steel
20th Century Clear Scent Bottle entitled "La Nu Flacon" by Marie-Claude Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent clear and frosted glass scent bottle by Lalique. The dome shape scent bottle etched with petals and full with original Lalique perfume with decorative stopper in the for...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Adrian Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Adrian Abstract artwork, circa 2017.
Manufactured in Spain.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 5 cm x W 21 cm x H 21 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Emanuele Pantanella Wooden Picture Frame, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame. Solid tropical wood with a high gloss polished finish in a minimalist geometric shape. Emanuele P...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament A) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with openings inspired by the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi.
The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze.
From the 1960s/70s.
Signed MF and EA for Edition Artiste.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 9.5 cm x D 4.0 cm x H 16.5 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture RYTHMES by Bernard Varvat from France
Located in Paris, FR
Mr. Bernard VARVAT has been exhibited in the the most famous collector's Gallery of Paris and is now available on 1stDibs in exclusivity.
Seek the Monograph: « Au fil du temps Berna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kyuka Dual Flow Vase, Ikebana, modern ceramics
Located in MILANÓWEK, 14
The Dual Flow vase stands out due to its exceptional blend of classic European form and the delicate aesthetics of Japanese ikebana. Its distinctive shape allows for the creation of ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Porcelain
Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Geometric Forms, 8" tall Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Forms, 8" tall
Italy circa 1900
Collection of (10) with taped lettering.
3”-8”h
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Blue blown glass vase
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Blue Murano blown glass vase
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano glass jug
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Venetian art glass carafe.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pulegoso glass vase
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass vase pulegoso master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Riveted, Hammered and Formed Aluminum Sheet Paper Waste Basket
Located in Milan, IT
A Riveted, Hammered and Formed Aluminum Sheet Paper Waste Basket.
Similar to works by Shlomo Harush.
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Untitled XXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 7 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that co...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #04, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 6.6 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 5.5 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Murano/Venini, Italy. Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano/Venini, Italy.
Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase. Triple gourd-shaped.
Ca. 1970.
Perfect condition.
Label.
Dimensions: Height 47.0 cm x Diameter 12.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
53"x39" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze, and Brass #712
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 53" X 39".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Small Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1980s Dino Martens Style Modernist Blue Murano Glass with Murrine Inserts Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue Murano glass vase with murrine inserts in the style of Dino Martens, made in Italy in the 1980s, it's a unique piece. The vase is a captivating and exquisite piece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Mid 20th Century Marcello Fantoni Raymor Italian Orange and Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A mid-20th century beige, orange, and brown ceramic vase by sculptor, ceramist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) for Raymor Italy. The brown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass. Clear and violet glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design. Geometric pattern.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In perfect condition with a minor firing flaw on the top.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Coppia di vasi in vetro soffiato
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Coppia di vasi in vetro soffiato di Murano un calcedonio
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
I go in Murano glass
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Vado in Murano blown glass.Contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Silver bowl
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano glass pulegoso bowl and silver leaf
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
In Stock in Los Angeles, Minnie Mouse White & Silver, Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Minnie mouse white and silver, pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Small Inky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modernist Frosted Smoked Amethyst Floral Detail Glass Vase by William Glasner
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and sophisticated Modernist Frosted Glass Vase with Floral Relief Detailing in Smoked Amethyst by William Glasner originates from the United States, Circa 1990. Features ...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set Porteño Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Boxes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
8 " x 6" x 4"
12" x 8" x 4"
14" x 10" x 4"
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly know...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A unique free form blown Art Murano glass sculpture by Davide Dona made in ITALY
By Davide Dona
Located in London, GB
Unique free form blown glass sculpture
This is an unique art vase that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano glass and in particular the brilliant skills of Master David...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Untitled XXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that c...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor.
Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Signed and dated 1971.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
This sculpture measures: 14 wide x 8.5 deep x 17.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern red ceramic Picassa vase sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Sculpture entitled Picassa in bright red painted ceramic with a matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and rounded, with a round hole in the middle. The sculpture ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Mosche Bianche. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,174.
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