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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Jun Kaneko Signed Monumental Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Wall Sculpture Charger
By Jun Kaneko
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
Bronze Vase The Gourd Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
By André Fu
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
Bed Frame King Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Solid Oak Upholstered New
By André Fu
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
By André Fu
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
Side Console Table Desk Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Brown Laptop Oak New
By André Fu
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
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
Metal and Glass Modern Minimal One Of A Kind White Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Powder-coated white steel coffee table. Modern sensibility welded minimal construction. Clean crisp architectural lines with 1/2" thick glass ...
Category
2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Oil on Canvas Cubist “Boy with Rooster” Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
A modern cubist style painting in the manner of Vicente Manansala (1910-1981) of the Philippines. Heavy texture, paint on canvas. 36" x 36" fr...
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Modern Welded Metal And Glass Minimal Round White One Of A Kind Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Custom one of a kind circular coffee table in powder-coated white is elegant and minimal.
Category
2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Signed Huang Gang Chinese Modernist Painting, 2003
Located in Hamburg, PA
Huang Gang (Chinese b. 1961) a monumental painting done in Chinese lacquer and mineral pigment on board, signed "Huang Gang, 2003". In good condition with a...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Stylized Waves on Silver Leaf and Golden Sun
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Stylized waves on silver leaf and golden sun. Showa period (1926-1989), modern painting in mineral pigments on silver.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Jade Chinese Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of green jade Chinese bowls.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Wooden Screen 4 Panels Interlock André Fu Living Partion Dividers Oak Bronze New
By André Fu
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
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
Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in cheerful citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Chinese Water Color Painting of Riverside Village
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed Chinese water color of riverside village with one artist seal.
Overall size: 19.5 width 26" high image size 14 1/4" width 20" high.
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese Water Color Painting of Riverside Village with Boat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed Chinese water color of riverside village with boat with one artist seal.
Overall size: 19.5 width, 26" high Image size: 14 1/4" width, 20" ...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
Persimmon Orange Oval Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Indonesian Cloth
Located in Roma, IT
Indonesian cloth finely decorated with floreal motives in yellow and green on a dark blue background.
The item is not restored and is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile
Chiho Aoshima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print "Building Head Chameleon"
Located in Studio City, CA
Limited edition digital superflat print by renowned Japanese pop artist Chiho Aoshima.
Signed, numbered, and dated by the artist.
Chiho Aoshima worked with and was mentored by famed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
The print is framed and ready to hang.
Aoshima's work can be found in various collections and museums including:
Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Untitled, 2006 Maqbool Fida Husain
Located in Paris, FR
Felt on paper
Private collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Felt, Paper
Abstract Cityscape Chinese Modernist Painting by Heshi Yu, Signed
By Heshi Chou Yu
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract village-scape painting by Heshi Yu. Painting features reflective gold and teal tones and is presented in original linen and wood frame. Signed in lower le...
Category
20th Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Taola Side Table limited edition of 8
Located in Barcelona, ES
PostCraft is a collection that builds cultural bridges, inviting us to broaden our view of the world, to look beyond the borders of Europe and the West and to consider that art and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak, Paper
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite rare antique rosewood carved into this beautiful screen or room divider.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Ceramic Blue Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Modern periwinkle blue Japanese vases with octagonal base, pinched waist, and clover like design at neck/top. Marked underneath/bot...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Maqbool Fida Husain Painting
Located in Paris, FR
1968
Gouache on paper
Private collection.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gouache
Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
Andrianna Sha...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Natsu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) ~ (n) summer
Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Hand made ceramic Giraffe Box made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and hand painted by Winnie Nene in South Africa. Measuring 6 inches high 7 inches in length and 4 inches i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
LeRoy Neiman "Vigilant" Bronze Sculpture, 1987
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
20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000587 Centerpiece Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000055 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul)
The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000464 Centerpiece Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000722 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000750 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000739 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000094 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000741 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Shirin Neshat "Water Over Head" Photograph, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Shirin Neshat, (Iranian, b. 1957), "Water over Head" from Soliloquy Series, Photograph in Colors, 1999, cibrachrome print, signed, titled, dated and numbered 3/10 to verso, in black ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Yayoi Kusama "Pumpkin 2000 (Red)" Screenprint
Located in New York, NY
Yayoi Kusama (Japanese, b. 1929), "Pumpkin 2000 (Red)", Screenprint in Black and Red on Wove Paper, 2000. signed in pencil lower right, titled lower center, and numbered "16/100" low...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Andrew Jansons Abstract Gouache on Paper 1984
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Jansons (Latvian American, 1942 - 1989) Abstract Gouache on Paper, Signed and Dated Lower Right in Pencil "Jansons 1984".
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Black Topped Wooden Rolling Table Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Black topped wooden rolling table bar cart, rectangular with four square legs conjoined by a spindled undertier terminating in four casters.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Andy Warhol "Brooklyn Bridge" Screenprint, 1983
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), "Brooklyn Bridge", Screenprint in Colors, 1983, signed and numbered "15/200" lower left, wood frame.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Maria Lassnig "Double Self Portrait" Screenprint
Located in New York, NY
Maria Lassnig (Austrian, 1919-2014) "Double Self Portrait" Color Screenprint, 2008, numbered 77/100 and signed to lower left, housed in silver-ton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Jim Dine "Confetti Heart" Serigraph
Located in New York, NY
Jim Dine (American, b.1935) "Confetti Heart", Serigraph, 1970, pencil signed to recto
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rachel Whiteread "Herringbone Floor" Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Dame Rachel Whiteread DBE (English, b. 1963), "Herringbone Floor", Relief Engraving. 2001, signed in pencil "RW" and numbered "103/450" lower right, dated and titled lower left.
Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Illegibly Signed Contemporary Art Sculpture, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted Illegibly Signed Painted Wood Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to verso.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Huett Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Theodore Alexander Studios side board in Faux Shagreen with two cabinets with one interior shelf to each, label to verso.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval XL Vase S/N0000658 Centerpiece New Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval XL Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Giraffe Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Box by Love Art Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and hand painted by Winnie Nene in South Africa. Measuring 7 inches high ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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