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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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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ICHIMATSU by Blue Tip atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : ICHIMATSU Japan / 2020s Size : W 1480 x H 1480 mm Each part is dyed with indigo to express a checkered pattern that collapses. This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen. Hand-quilted with cotton thread. Hand dyed with indigo. [Blue Tip atelier...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Linen

Porcelain Celadon Vase with Copper Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spindle form porcelain vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). As a modern interpretation of "Mei-Ping", a classic form of Chinese vase,...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Round Dining Table With Lazy Susan 200cm Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Round wooden dining table 200cm with Lazy Susan in the middle. Removable Lazy Susan for cleaning purpose. Available other sizes upon request. Available without Lazy Susan. Round dining table with Lazy...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wooden Dressing Table Interlock André Fu Living Home Oak New Mirror Desk
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Geometry dressing table Color: Grey Size: 116 x 50 x 73 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock Wooden dressing table grey oak ven...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Round Dining Table With Lazy Susan & Interlock Dining Armchair '6 Pieces'
Located in CENTRAL, HK
1) Description: Round dining table with lazy susan Code: F2W11CTL14 Color: Grey Size: 140 Ø x 73 H cm Material: Oak Price: US$ 6,234...
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2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Tingi by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Tingi Japan / 2021s Size : W 1500 x H 1080 mm Tingi is a type of Indonesian mangrove and is a dye often used for Indonesian batik. This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen. Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...
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2010s Asian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Linen

Chinese Citron Yellow Round Onion Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking bright yellow of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of glazing sculptural forms with a single, statement-making color. This contemporary take cloaks the round curves of the onion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Ceramic Vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressively large ceramic vase with a bulbous body and a long coiled neck by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalist modern form might be distilled from the classic Chinese garlic bottle. The high glossy surface displays a splendid shades of dark purple, copper red, auberge and blue, in a copper flambé pattern called "peacock" glaze that was clearly inspired by ancient Jun Kiln...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Armchair Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Oak Olive Green Upholstered New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Upholstered armchair. Velvet like touch olive green color fabric. Solid oak and handmade. Description: Armchair Color: Brown and Olive Green Size: 72 x 82 x 78H cm Material: Oak and...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Sawtooth by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Sawtooth ?Japan / 2019s Size : W 1640 x H 2050 mm A tribute to the traditional American quilt design made around 1840. Made with organic cotton, and indigo cotton in Alsace region ‘France. Hand dyed with chinese sumac and green leaf on the surface, and pomegranate on the back. [Blue Tip atelier...
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2010s Asian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Linen

Tree by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Tree Japan / 2021s Size : W 1100 H 1400 mm This quilt is a traditional technique called nine patches, which skillfully uses the shades of cloth to create a mosaic effec...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Linen

Screen in Patinated Brass and Copper, France, 2018
Located in Paris, FR
Unique patinated brass and copper stunning screen Limited edition of 8 pieces numbered and signed This screen has been made in France, by a talented artist from the famous Boulle A...
Category

2010s French Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper, Brass

Japanese Raku Blue and Grey Ceramic Vase Stamped with Monogram
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese artist. Raku-fired ceramic vase. Glaze in shades of blue and gray. Stamped with monogram at the bottom. A beautiful and decorative vase. Japan, 1930-1950. Year: 1930...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Clay

Chinese Oxblood Red Melon Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
The melon shape is respected by the Chinese not only as a form but as a symbol for proliferation. These contemporary ceramics call back to the Song dynasty when artisans focused thei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Style Deep Black Lacquer Lighted Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style bamboo design black lacquer lighted display / curio cabinet. Shelves have plate rails. Two doors with glass fronts and green silk back. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 8...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Jun Kaneko Signed Monumental Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Wall Sculpture Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly breathtaking work by renowned Japanese born ceramic master Jun Kaneko. Kaneko studied with Peter Voulkos, Paul Soldner, and Jerry Rothman and was exposed to such artist as Ken Price and John...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paint, Ceramic, Stoneware

Meji Bronze Amphora, Japan, 1868-1912
Located in Roma, IT
This Meji bronze amphora is a superb bronze vase decorated with the depiction of flowers and frogs and on the sides a phoenix. A Japanese vase of the Me...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Kiyoharu Ichino
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Purple Dawn", a ceramic sculpture piece by Japanese potter Kiyoharu Ichino (1957-). Purchased from Touching Stone, Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2003. Tradition meets renovation, this scu...
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ottoman Costumes Turkish Hardcover, January 1, 1986 Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ottoman Costume Book (Turkish) Hardcover, January 1, 1986. by Fenerci Mehmed Fenerci MehmeT Album (Author) From the 15th century on, Europeans attemp...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Round Dining Table with Lazy Susan 150cm Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Round wooden dining table 150cm with Lazy Susan in the middle. Removable Lazy Susan for cleaning purpose. Available other sizes upon request. Available without Lazy Susan. Description: Round dining table with Lazy Susan...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

High Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Scarf stand high Color: Grey Size: 92 x 42 x 170 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Low Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Scarf stand low Color: Grey Size: 92 x 42 x 140 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs I have a pair, this auction is for the chair with Lion head arms , the other chair which is listed under my othe...
Category

20th Century English Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cabinet, LALA by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection, Art of Cloisonné Tiles
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’s proofs. Each piece is signed and numbered. Sophisticated simplicity for our new cabinet, a piece of our Gallery Collection made with traditional art of enamel cloisonné tiles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Unusual Pair Pedestal Studio Pottery Cups Painted with Fish and Crab
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting pair studio pottery pedestal cups hand painted with fish and a crab, possibly Japanese with impressed seal marks and dating fro...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Round Dining Table With Lazy Susan 160cm Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Round dining table with lazy susan Color: Grey Size: 160 Ø x 73 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock Round wooden dining table 160cm wit...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large Round Mirror Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Modern Bronze Brass New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Brass round large mirror 71cm. Bronze finishing. Also available with LED lamp version, voltage 220. Also available in smaller size 51cm. Description: Large Mirror in Brass and Mirro...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Wooden Desk Interlock André Fu Living Home Office Laptop Writing Table Oak New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Geometry desk Color: Grey Size: 145 x 60/75 x 73 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock Wooden desk grey oak veneer with drawer. Geometric design. Customisable sizes ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oval Dining Table 240cm Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Modern New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Wooden oval dining table, solid oak legs, oak veneer top. Customisable size upon request. Available in grey oak color too, upon request. Suita...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Ceremonial Cloth 'Tapis' of Lampung
Located in Roma, IT
This ceremonial cloth 'Tapis' of Lampung is in silk and cotton with golden strings. A very similar tapis is at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Round Dining Table With Lazy Susan 140cm Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Round dining table with lazy susan Color: Grey Size: 140 Ø x 73 H cm Material: Oak Collection: Interlock Round wooden dining table 140c...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wooden Screen 3 Panels Interlock André Fu Living Partition Dividers Bronze New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Wooden screen with 3 panels Color: Grey Size: 135(3 x 45) x 4 x 158/183/138 H cm Material: Oak and bronze Collection: Interlock Wooden screen with 3 foldable panels in oak with bronze detail on the top edge, with wooden hinges.
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bed Frame California King Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Oak Upholstered New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Solid oak and handmade. Suitable for 203cm width mattress. Mattress and bed linens not included. Customisable size upon request. Description: Bed Frame California King...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Low Cabinet Shelf Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Stone Modern Storage New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Center piece or corner piece medium size cabinet with shelvings, oak wood featuring marble stone, with drawer. Double sides, front and back view,...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved
By Dante Savonarola
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs I have a pair, this auction is for the traditional chair with the rounded arms and silk tassels, the other chair...
Category

20th Century English Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bed Frame Queen Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Solid Oak Upholstered New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Solid oak and handmade. Suitable for 153cm width mattress. Mattress and bed linens not included. Customisable size upon request. Description: Bed Frame Queen...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Bronze Vase The Bud Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Bud Color: Bronze Size: 22 x 16 x 15H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Centu...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

High Cabinet Shelf Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Stone Modern Storage New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Center piece or corner piece cabinet with shelvings, oak wood featuring marble stone, with drawer. Double sides, front and back view, useful as a...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Oval Dining Table 200cm Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Modern New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Wooden oval dining table, solid oak legs, oak veneer top. Customisable size upon request. Available in grey oak color too, upon request. Suita...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of artisan-designed pillows was made by hand from a vintage Japanese obi patterned with orange wave-like swirls against a metallic silver field. ...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Down, Linen, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Etched Blue Black Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary large porcelain table lamp, a stunning masterpiece hand painted, hand-glazed and edtched on a large glob...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Persimmon Orange Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in vibrant persimmon-orange glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a nar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Vase The Cocoon Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative New Metal
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Cocoon Color: Bronze Size: 20 x 9 x 25.5H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid C...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bed Frame King Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Solid Oak Upholstered New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Solid oak and handmade. Suitable for 183cm width mattress. Mattress and bed linens not included. Customisable size upon request. Description: Bed Frame King...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Bronze Vase The Stem Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem Color: Bronze Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Centur...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Customizable "Grizzana" Suspended Sink Made of Marble and Wood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sink is part of the "Piano di Posa" Collection designed by Vittorio Longheu - basins and shower trays made of wood and marble; characterized by linear...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Marble

Bronze Vase The Gourd Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Gourd Color: Bronze Size: 14Ø x 42H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Century...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Signed Huang Gang Chinese Diptych Painting, 21st Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
Huang Gang (Chinese b. 1961) A diptych painting was done in Chinese lacquer and mineral pigment on board, signed "Huang Gang" on both panels. In good condit...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Sculpture of Woman from Bali
Located in Roma, IT
This is a wonderful wooden sculpture, describes a woman from Bali. Middle 20th century. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy crea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Side Console Table Desk Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Brown Laptop Oak New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Console table suitable as a laptop desk too. Description: Side Console Table / Desk Color: Brown Size: 120 x 38 x 90H cm Material: Oak Collection: Mid Cen...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wooden Screen 4 Panels Interlock André Fu Living Partion Dividers Oak Bronze New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Wooden screen with 4 panels Color: Grey Size: 180(4 x 45) x 4 x 158/200/240/138 H cm Material: Oak and bronze Collection: Interlock Wooden screen with 4 foldable panels in oak with bronze detail on the top edge, with wooden hinges.
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Yeo Byong-Uk Korean Multi-Fired Stoneware Pottery Ceramic Vessel Vase Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Breathtaking in execution and form. Minimalist in design yet commanding the viewer's attention. This amazing piece is by Korean contemporary ceramist Yeo Byong-uk who is predominantl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Trio Table Lamp LED Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Bronze Brass Glass New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Other plugs are available by request. Description: Brass Trio Table Lamp LED with Bubble Glass Color: Bronze Size: 22 x 11 x 36H cm Material: Bronze and Glass Collection: Mid Centur...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Green, 5' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature “Rain No. 1” carpet in pure handspun wool and organic dyes showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet features a simple pat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wool

Cabinet, LALA by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection, Art of Cloisonné Tiles
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’s proofs. Each piece is signed and numbered. Sophisticated simplicity for our new cabinet, a piece of our Gallery Collection made with traditional art of enamel cloisonné tiles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Modern White Pottery Vase, Japan, Early 20th c
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white to off-white round Japanese pottery vase, late Modern period, circa early-20th century Japan, 1921-1941. Vase has a fluted ci...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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