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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Bronze Vase with Acid Work by Esa Fedrigolli for Spirale Arte Italy 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Important Esa Fedrigolli Italy by Esart Italy for Spirale arte design bronze vase with acid work year ’70 signed
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Prada Black Overcoat Made in Italy
By Prada
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Prada black overcoat.
Flap pockets on the side
Adjustable straps on the cuffs
Light summery overcoat, see through lace.
Size 52.
Garment length: 44...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Nouveau Small Pin Board in Navy Blue & Navy Blue Frame by All The Way To Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau small pin board in navy blue & navy blue frame by All The Way To Paris
The foam and textiles have been specially engineered to provide soundproofing. Including 2 hanging brackets. Hang them, turn them and make them your own. The pin boards...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
DeCastelli DC098 Tristan & Isotte Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Stefano Dussin
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal is unabashedly confirmed in these large, sinuous sculptures. Complementary forms are emphasized by unique hues and the precious gold leaf appli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
2021 Mogens Koch & Carl Hansen MK99201 Beech Oil Stand For Folding Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a listing for two (2) MK99201 Folding Chair Racks, made for six MK99200 Folding Chairs, made with solid oiled beech wood. The rack, designed by Mog...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Inside Painted Glass, "A Family" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou in 2006
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou (penname Xiaoxuan, ??) was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painting in Ji school. He is currently a researcher at the China Academy of Art, chairman of the Hebei Provincial Institute of Inside Painting, and a visiting professor of Yanshan University and Hebei Normal University.
In 1987, Mr Zenglou was engaged in creating inside paintings under the direct teaching of Wang Xisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Robert Lee Morris, "Mobile" Nickel Panel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris "Mobile" 1980's Nickel rectangular panels supported on a black rectangular base (Signed Verso).
Category
20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Robert Lee Morris "Large Double Stack" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Large Double Stack" 1980's, Hammered brass, Signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Limited Edition Invisible Side Table by July Zhou
By July Zhou
Located in Chicago, IL
Each limited-edition Invisible Side Table by artist July Zhou is fashioned after a traditional Ming dynasty example. Unlike similar lucite furniture that is injection molded, July's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lucite
C Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in CDMX, MX
Wooden lounge chair and ottoman. Comes in oak or tzalam wood. Handcrafted and woven with different materials. Can either be paper cord, jute or piola. Comes in beige or black piola.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak
One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality 'Akoya Japan'
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts.
11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality 'Akoya Japan'
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts.
Measure: 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
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
1784 Collection Wooden Chair
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 collection wooden chair available in oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak
Haori Jacket by Greg Copeland
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Japanese silk haori float-mounted on an acrylic rod to a stretched pink cloth canvas in a custom formed acrylic shadow box by artist Greg Copeland...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Acrylic
Signed Modern "Blue Wave I" Oil on Canvas
Located in Astoria, 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
1784 Collection Wooden Coffee Table
By Metropolitan
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 collection wooden coffee table with. Brass details made of oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vase on Table in Magenta and Beige Ceramic by Milan Pekar
Located in Milan, IT
The magazine table belong to the furniture collection “Vase on table”. Taking everyday practical objects found at home and transforming them into ceramics in a playful way without thinking too much of their primary function. Furniture pieces are made of height firing terracotta clay. Actual ceramic tubes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay
21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Listello E Porta Carta" Marble Desk Accessory
Located in massa, IT
Desk accessory designed by Giusti Di Rosa
Size Listello : cm 2 x 6 x height 40
Size porta carta : cm 20 x 10 x height 4
Materials: White Carrara-national travertine
Designer: G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase 5 by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yochiya explore the untapped possibilities of cloisonné by combining improvisational and serendipitous modern techniques such as welding and hydraulic pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional techniques. Sculpting as if drawing, and embracing the accidental moments that arise, led to many fascinating discoveries.
Cloisonné ware is a craft in which a glassy glaze is applied to silver or copper and enclosed into the small sections separated by a wire. Japanese cloisonné enamel reached a technical peak, producing items more advanced than any that had existed before. In Japan cloisonné enamels are known as shippō-yaki
Using this craft Yochiya present the Shippo vases...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality 'Akoya Japan'
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts.
11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Modern asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern asian art and furniture 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 asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, Southeast Asia, and Malaysia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include RAAQUU, André Fu, LAAB Milano, and VG-VGnewtrend. 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 asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $36 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $705.
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