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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Butterfly Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Butterfly Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully painted by Sabelo Nene both from South Africa. This exquisite ceramic creation stands 6 inches high, measuring 9 inches in length and 8 inches in width.
A testament to African inspiration by Love Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jackal Novelty Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Jackal Novelty Box by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts. Hand sculpted by Lefu Thebe and hand painted by Sindi in South Africa. Measuring 3 inches high 3 inches in length and 3 inches in width.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Crocodile Jug
Located in North Miami, FL
Crocodile Jug by Ardmore Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Octavia Mazibuko and hand painted by Fiko Mfuphi in South Africa. Measuring 11 inches high 5 inches in length and 4 inches in width.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Wall Mounted Brass Mirror
By Waterworks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Contemporary Wall Mounted Brass Mirror by Waterworks. Crafted from high-quality brass, this stunning round mirror features a sle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Orley Shabahang "Canberra" Contemporary Persian Rug in Gray and Cream, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled
"Soul's Trace", this bespoken piece was made in 2009 and purchased from Tai Modern, ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Thread
Orquid- Crushed velvet high end decor pillow by Mar de Doce
By Mar de Doce
Located in Dallas, TX
This high-end decor pillow is distinct due to its imported crushed velvets, Crafted with utmost care and the finest materials, it adds an element of luxury and elegance to any space...
Category
2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Anemone Chair, Alpaca Fur & Wood by Brandi Howe, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Anemone Shag Chair by Brandi Howe
W 66" x H 42.5" x D 32"
Alpaca Fur, Wood
Inspired by the stichodactyla gigantea anemone, this chair uses organic shapes...
Category
2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Wild Geese in Flight
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive modern style Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting a flock of wild geese in flight over a stylized background. Delicate ink pigments over hand-crafted mu...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lynd Ward "Gods' Man" Woodblock Prints, 4
Located in New York, NY
Lynd Ward (American, 1905-1985), "Gods' Man, Four Woodblock Prints on Paper, circa 1929. Provenance: From a New York City collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Comic Book Cut Outs Poster With Hand Painted Batman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Comic Book Cut Outs Poster With Hand Painted Batman figure in front. Many different art pieces that were used to make the background on the batman. Measures approx - 54w x 78h
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic lidded celadon vessel made by Japanese potter Uichi Shimizu (1926-2004) circa post 1980s. The vessel was known as Mizusashi in Japanese and used as a freshwater container t...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Lurcat "Belier-Feuillage" Lithograph, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Jean Lurcat (French, 1892-1966), "Belier-Feuillage" [Ram-Foliage], Lithograph in Colors on Paper, circa 1950s, signed in plate lower left, ink inscribed, signed, and dated below, mou...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Irene Zevon Untitled Lithograph in Colors
Located in New York, NY
Irene Zevon (American, 1918-2006), Untitled, Lithograph in Colors on Paper, 1959, signed in pencil and dated lower right and marked "Trial Proof" lower left, depicting an abstract st...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
J.Z. "Albuquerque-Q4" Graphite on Paper, 1977
Located in New York, NY
"Albuquerque-Q4", Graphite Pencil on Paper, 1977, signed in pencil "J.Z." and dated "'77" lower right, titled lower left. Provenance: From a New York City collection.
Dimensions: S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ciborowski "That 70's Hotel" Chromogenic Print
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Ciborowski (American, b. 1970) "That 70's Hotel" chromogenic print mounted on plexiglass, signed to verso, numbered "1/25", circa 2011, housed in a white lacquered wood frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
John Murray Barton "To Lenny with Love" Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
John Murray Barton (American, 1921-2000), "To Lenny with Love", Artist's Proof Lithograph in Colors on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, titled lower center, and marked "A.P." low...
Category
1990s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ciborowski "The Holy Grail" Chromogenic Print 2010
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Ciborowski (American, b. 1970) "The Holy Grail" chromogenic print mounted on Plexiglas, signed to verso, numbered "1/25", circa 2010, housed in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rex Ray
By Rex Ray
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely example of Rex Ray’s graphic collage style. Rex Ray (1956-2015) was an American graphic designer and artist based in San Francisco. His work is in museums including the Berk...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood, Paper
Octopus Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Octopus Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali both from South Afri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural Privacy Screen Room Divider
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large decorative Fornasetti Style 6 Panel Architectural privacy screen room divider. Will go well with many types of decor. From Traditional to Modern. This is a heavy in weight piec...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Etien Abstract Expressionism Acrylic on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Etien (American, born 1948) abstract expressionism acrylic and pastel on paper from artist's 'black period', circa 1990s, signed to lower right, housed in an ebonized wood frame.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Jane Currie Clark Signed Original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jane Currie Clark signed original Serigraph Christmas Carolers Art. Item features original signature, plexiglass front, wood frame. circa 1980s. Measurements: 27" H x 35" W x 1" D.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
Jicol’06
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 H24
Acrylic on canvas, signed by artist
Category
Early 2000s Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer
Moshe Gershuni "Untitled" Mixed Media on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Moshe Gershuni (Israeli, 1936-2017), "Untitled", Mixed Media on Paper including charcoal and oil paint, signed lower right, cerused wood frame. Provenance: Property from a 900 Park A...
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Abelardo Morell "Central Park..." Gelatin Print
Located in New York, NY
Abelardo Morell (b. 1948) Camera Obscura, "Central Park looking northwest in office", Gelatin Silver Print, 1999, edition 3/15, with Michael Hoppen gallery label to verso and accompa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Plastic
William Taggart "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979
Located in New York, NY
William Bill Taggart (American, 1936-2007) "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979, acrylic painting on foam and linen in two pieces, signed, titled, and dated to reverse. Provenance: From a 63...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Foam
Stephane Couturier "Rue Auber, Paris IX" C-Print
Located in New York, NY
Stephane Couturier (French, b. 1957), "Rue Auber, Paris IX", Chromogenic Print, signed, titled, and numbered "2/3" on verso, wood frame. Provenance: From the 50 East 89th Street esta...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Signed Modern "Blue Wave I" Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Modern minimalist oil on canvas painting depicting an abstracted azure streak upon a slate gray ground, signed to lower right, titled "Blue Wave I" and dated 2007 to verso, housed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Signed Rollin Karg Abstract Art Glass Sculpture
By Rollin Karg
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rollin Karg, is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Andre Namenek Pit-Fired Ceramic Covered Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Andre Namenek (American, XX-XXI) Studio Art Pottery ceramic wood-fired covered vessel with a white and blue glaze and two molded handles, signed and dated 1989 to underside.
Dealer:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sam Francis "Paradise Ash" Lithograph, 1981
Located in New York, NY
Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994 ) "Paradise Ash" (Diptych), 1981, Lithograph in colors, on two sheets of HMP Koller paper, pencil signed and editioned "37/43", published by Gemini G...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ronald K. Parker "Love" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Love" Honey Verdigris Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 40/99" to leg.
Dealer:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rudolf Jacobi (German, 1889 - 1972) A snow covered village, oil on canvas.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rudolf Jacobi (German, 1889 - 1972) A snow covered village, oil on canvas painting. Signed lower right.
Frame: 38.5"x 32.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Louise Bourgeois "The Smile" Etching with Drypoint
Located in New York, NY
Louise Bourgeois (French/American, 1911-2010), "The Smile", Etching with Drypoint on Wove Paper, 2001, signed in pencil "LB" and dated lower right, numbered "24/50" lower left, label...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ronald K. Parker "Life" Bronze Sculpture, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Ronald K. Parker (American, b. 1939) "Life" Verdigris Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1999, signed "Parker" and marked "c 99 21/99" to leg.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ruben Hernandez "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1988
Located in New York, NY
Ruben Hernandez (Mexican, 20th-21st Century), Untitled, Abstracted Bronze Sculpture, 1988, labeled to base "Ruben Hernandez G, Escultor, 1988". Provenance: from 200 E 89th.
Dealer: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Joan Shapiro "Untitled" Oil on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) "Untitled" Oil on Paper, Signed "Joan H. Shapiro" lower left. Provenance: From the collection of the artist.
Dimensions: Image: 15.5" H x 19.5"...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Romare Bearden "Dreams of Exile" Color Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), "Dreams of Exile", Lithograph in Colors, 1971, signed in pencil lower right and titled and numbered edition "30/100" lower left, Poster Editions...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Mendez Ceramic Art Pottery Platter
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Ceramic Art Pottery Platter with reclining nude female figure, signed to base. Dimensions: 18.75" L x 10.25" W. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
LeRoy Neiman "Defiant" Bronze Sculpture, 1983
Located in New York, NY
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012), "Defiant", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1983, signature and numbered edition 283 of 350 to reverse.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Black Leopard Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Black Leopard Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sondelani Ntshalintshali and beautifully painted by Swelihle Khanyeza both f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chameleon Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Chameleon Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully painted by Winnie Mchunu both from South Africa. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Subirachs "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1982
Located in New York, NY
Subirachs (Josep Maria Subirachs, Spanish, 1927-2014), "Untitled", Bronze Sculpture, numbered and stamped in cast “56/250 RKP Int. Corp c. 1982”. Provenance: From the collection of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Joan Shapiro Nude Woman Gouache on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) watercolor gouache painting on paper depicting a seated nude female figure, signed in pencil lower right, housed under glass in a gilt wood frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinfo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in vibrant citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narrow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Lawrence Glickman Math Still Life Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
Lawrence Glickman (American, XX- XXI) acrylic painting on canvas depicting an abstracted still life scene with mathematical equations.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Pangolin Teapot
Located in North Miami, FL
Betty Ntshingila and Zinhle Nene have teamed up to create the most exquisitely detailed teapot of a pangolin. By sculpting and painting a beehive above the pangolin, Betty and Zinhle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Owl Tureen
Located in North Miami, FL
The Owl Tureen from Ardmore Ceramics is a stunning work of art, hand-sculpted and painted with impressive attention to detail. This exquisite piece takes the form of an owl with its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Vase by Love Art Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Sabelo/Sondy and hand painted by Zinhle Nene in South Africa. Measuring 14 inches high 10 inches in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rhino Teapot
Located in North Miami, FL
This Rhino Teapot was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sondelani Ntshalintshali and beautifully painted by Minenhle Nene both from South Africa. This exquisite ceramic creation ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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