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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, obtaining her Masters, she w...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Tall Santa Vase made in Spain with Hand Marbled White and Terracotta Clay.
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite tall elegant Santa vase, a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Standing proudly, this vase embodies sophistication and grace, making it ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Untitled XXXI. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXI, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
5.5 H in x 6 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the sp...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXVIII. Glazed ceramic abstract sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5 H in x 3.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Victor Salmones Cosmos Bronze Soccer Goal Keeper
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Samones 1937-1989 bronze study "Cosmos" sculpture Acapulco Mexico. 22" bronze soccer goal keeper male grasping a ball. Mounted on a 3/4" thick acrylic base. Signed 3 from an e...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Large Vintage Midcentury Wicker Laundry Basket Hamper, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning large 1970s vintage wicker and plastic laundry basket hamper with lid and wicker handles. Overall very good vintage condition with light ware consis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture.
Frederick Elliott Hart
(American 1943-1999)
Exaltation
Intaglio molded acrylic sculpture w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colors. Wonderful statement pieces. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Leather Donkey by Dimitri Omersa for Valenti, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Leather donkey as a footstool with tail and small mane. The brown leather has a beautiful, authentic patina.
Category
20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Italian modern orange red sculpture vase by Florio Paccagnella, 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Ceramic sculpture painted bright red with a matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and rounded, with a round hole in the middle and two square openings located in th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hermès Porcelain "Passifolia" Dinner Set, France, 2021
By Hermès
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful dinner set made with the "Passifolia" pattern.
"The rain drums on the convex palm leaves. The wind hums over the fringe of petals. These sounds sharpen the chlorophyll, aw...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello.
Engraved signature on the base.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Contemporary Decorative Vase, English, Straw Silk Art Glass, Flower Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary decorative vase. An English, straw silk art glass flower sleeve by Margaret Johnson.
Unusual and interesting technique matched with great colour
Display...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic box by Nanni Valentini for Ceramica Arcore.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jaeger LeCoultre, Desk Clock, Atmos Prestige, Limited Edition, 1980s
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos Clock - "Prestige" by Jaeger LeCoultre with original box
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
1980s
Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 16 cm
Description:
The Atmos Prestige from Jaeg...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Handcrafted Sterling Silver Candlesticks Large
By Erik Sjodahl
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of new handcrafted sterling silver candlesticks, designed and produced by Greg Pepin Silver and contemporary Copenhagen silversmith Manuel Sjodahl Andersen. Unlike a filled ca...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
This serving dish measures: 13.5 wide x 9.75 deep x 4.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Carole Harrison Gold Leaf Over Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Gold leaf over cast bronze. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
White Mini Skull – Porcelain Sculpture, by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
This crisp white shiny porcelain sculpture inhabits any space it is put in. The human skull was redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Modeled in CAD, 3d printed, and then slip c...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Sculptural Stoneware Ceramic Art Modder Beauty by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Silver Iridescent Bamboo Style 8 x 10 Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome frame for your 8x10 photos. The frame is made of an iridescent, almost abalone style material and lends itself to a silver gray material. A very attractive piece with a ...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Jjirasi Vase #01. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #01, 2023 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writte...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, PVC, Resin
Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds.
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl by Little Oakie Studios.
Located in Seattle, WA
This speckled Bowl has an adorable cartoon alligator wrapped around the sides. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspi...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Waterford Crystal Footed Bowl Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Crystal Footed Bowl Vase
This vase measures: 8.75 wide x 8.75 deep x 9.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled light...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Collection Particulière Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Utrecht, NL
Large Romain Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl by Arno Declercq for Collection Particulière, France.
Collection Particulière is a Parisian company, known for its unique artisan hand-made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist polished brass animal sculpture is an ultra-chic decorative piece. Use it as a wine cooler or bottler holder, this bar accessory boasts a whimsical sculptural ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Shagreen Humidifier Box
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco Humidifier Wood Box covered in a Brownish tinted color Shagreen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Waterford Cut Crystal Vase Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Vase Bowl
This vase measures: 8.25 wide x 8.25 deep x 9 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We ...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Calmness by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase In Aquamarine
Located in Westport, CT
A sublime thickly blown iridescent aquamarine vase. The iridescence blown into the glass adds an additional dimension to this beautiful color, an effect of movement as light changes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes.
A brand new collection designe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
FRAMMENTO Vase - Nero Marquina Marble Contemporary Vase by Sfero Design
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
FRAMMENTO (Fragment) vase - Designed by Sfero Design
An extraordinary design of singular contemporary sophistication, this vase is handcrafted from four slabs of Nero Marquina marbl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Articulating Tubular Steel Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the Tubular Steel Articulating Mannequin, attributed to the renowned displays by Jack Hruska for Bloomingdale’s. Crafted with precision and innovation, this mannequin sho...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
4" x 4" x 7.8"
4.8 "x 4.8" x 9.5"
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes.
This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
SVUOTATASCHE - Carrara Marble Contemporary Pocket Emptier by Sfero Design
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
SVUOTATASCHE (Pocket Emptier) - Designed by Sfero Design
The Carrara marble pocket emptier ("Svuotatasche" in italian), inspired by Virgil Abloh's aesthetic, features a regular, cl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Large-Scale Teak Apple Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, large-scale teak apple sculpture on a Carrara marble pedestal. Has a solid brass connector which holds the apple to the marble. The apple is made of solid teak planks.
Sc...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed.
A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and soft memory foam cushion ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut
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