Modern Asian Art and Furniture
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Stoneware KHO Sculpture #4
Located in Çayyolu, TR
Each of the KHO stones symbolizes the current periods of our lives. The gaps on it are defined as breathing spaces. These forms, which can also be called soul stones...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Modern LAAB Nauru Sculpture Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Nauru sculpture
The copper details of this sculpture are able to show different colors thanks to the concentric lines present on the surface that expand and contract the space whe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Harmonious Disarmament
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
this avant-garde sculpture emerges as a poignant narrative, a dialogue between the rawness of natural elements and the stark reality of human conflict. Crafted meticulously from clay...
Category
2010s Virgin Islands Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
The Aurelia Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
the aurelia embraces andre’s personal curiosity for the ocean and the way the sea represents an unknown, infinite world. the jelly-fish-inspired design features a handcrafted fluted ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Barrel Chair
Located in San Pedro, CA
I designed and built this chair for comfort and style. The woods and the upholstering fabric can be varied to fit your particular tastes. Traditional woodworking techniques including...
Category
2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Vertigo Room Divider Module by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Vertigo Room Divider by Draga & Aurel
The published price corresponds to ONE (01) bar. Please contact us for full module quotations.
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 30 D 10 H 200,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome vase
Singular, unpredictable cracks and tiny speckles distinguish the captivating aesthetic of this vase, featuring a cylindrical base and mouth incorporated within the spher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Honeycomb Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
our honeycomb portable lamp creates poetic projections, it evokes a unique and captivating display of light and shadow.
Description: Portable USB table lamp LED, rechargeable
Color...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Alfieri 1 cabinet
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Cabinet with 2 doors with opening on the sides with recessed hinges. Back-painted glass top in different finish, black, white and albedo red. inside shelves supplied.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Ovaloid by Ango, Rattan Ceiling Light for 21st Century Lighting Design
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rattan pendant light by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technology, the design takes on the form of an extended eclipse. When used in such a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Unique Reverso Room Divider by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Reverso room divider by Draga & Aurel
Price for each piece. Please contact us
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 29 H 271
Materials: Resin, po...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Origami Mahjong Table in Leather & Oak Wood André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
inspired by the unique geometries of origami art, our mahjong table is distinctly modern in spirit. hand-crafted in solid oakwood and completed with an i...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Modern LAAB Hydria Vase Raku Ceramic Black Burnt Metal Red Copper
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hydria vase
Borrowing the generous silhouette of amphoras from ancient Greece, this stunning ceramic vase results from a painstaking artisan crafting pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Matera Blue and Gold Vase Original Ceramic
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Recovered from the roof of an ancient masseria ( farmhouse ) outside Matera - Basilicata, these series of pieces have been treated to recover their insulation properties first, and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Puzzle Console Table, André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Puzzle Console Table
Color: Brown
Size: 120 x 31 x 90H cm
Material: Solid Timber, Marble
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 28 cm
Materials: Solid Olive wood
It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees in...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Olive
Pebble Dining Table in White Marble w Lazy Susan Grey Oak André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
an artisanal dining table designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. Elegantly adorned with a precious jade green marble top and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Sculptures in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculptures in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions:
Large: 23 x 23 x 55 cm
Small: 20 x 20 x 28 cm
Materials: Solid olive wood
It is collected from the roots and...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Olive
Pebble High Coffee Table in Pine Wood and Onyx Top André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
an artisanal coffee table that is designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. with a precious caramel onyx from turkey and an organic curling base crafted entirely in s...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Camellia Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
inspired by the poetic silhouette of the ivory camellia flower, this medium scale portable lamp is quietly elegant. it is suitable to provide an ambient glow to your home
Description: portable USB table...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado
Unique piece
Materials: Metal base, Guayacan wood, mirror glass
Dimensions: 185cm (H) x 300cm (W)
FI is an ornamental artist who embodi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ribbon Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Chrome Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
an enchanted portable lamp that evokes the poetic beacon of hope. It is highlighted by a distinct hand-blown glass globe garnished with fluid ribbon patte...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Modern LAAB 2 Incenso Incense Holders Raku Ceramics White Crackle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Incenso set
An extraordinary addition to a contemporary decor for a stunning visual allure, this set of two incense holders features a raw, porous shape deftly handcrafted following the Japanese technique of naked Raku ceramic firing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cascade Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
a sculptural portable lamp that captures the meandering profile of cascading landscape. the piece is highlighted with its hand-folded caste glass and a ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Crystelle Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
a geometric re-imagination of a crystal dome
Description: portable USB table lamp LED, rechargeable
Color: crystal and bronze
Material: bronze and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Green Petrol Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Green petrol screen by Mentemano
Dimensions: W 196 x D 28 x H 181 cm
Materials: Green petrol panel, Grey print, Black hinges
The hinges allow the structure to take different s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Other
Green Teal Blue Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Green teal blue screen by Mentemano
Dimensions: W 196 x D 28 x H 181 cm
Materials: Green teal blue, grey print, black hinges
The hinges allow the struct...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Other
Pair of Green Petrol Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of green petrol screen by Mentemano
Dimensions: w 196 x d 28 x h 181 cm
Materials: Green petrol panel, Grey print, Black hinges
The hinges allow the structure to take diffe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Green Teal Blue Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of green teal blue screen by Mentemano.
Dimensions: W 196 x D 28 x H 181 cm.
Materials: green teal blue, grey print, black hinges.
The hinges allow the structure to take di...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Other
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Base
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony ), which has a more formal everyday tea-drinking use. The Japanese design is elegant a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Belix Sculpted Screen, Signed by Stefan Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Belix sculpted screen - Signed by Stefan Leo
Black laquered wood
Measures: 200 x 25 x 200 cm
(Other dimensions, materials can be made to order)
Atelie...
Category
2010s German Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pin Reversible Two-Toned Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
A pioneering and zen collection of furniture to suit one's ever-changing moods. This stylish and sleek sofa is upholstered in two completely contrasting materials, giving it a fully reversible and harmonious appeal. One side features a butter-soft leather in a rich tan, and the other a luxurious cotton and linen mix. Two couches in one, working in harmony, to complement your decor as needed. A modern designer furniture...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Leather, Linen
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones.
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
New World Pendant Light by Ango, Unique Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
New World pendant light diffuser is a circular / ovaloid form, which is then clad with superfine extruded rattan, which when installed, generat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Lunar 2-in-1 Cutting Board & Plate
Located in London, GB
A horizon captured in wood and marble, this tray and plate combo emulates the romantic facets of the moon. Gently nestled into its wood base, the removable marble plate is not only a practical feature for creating a cheese platter...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones.
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive elemen...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive element th...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones
Also Available:other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
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