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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000050 Art Series, Malaysia
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000018 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Large Tsubomi 13.5" Wide Vase S/N0000680 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsubomi ~ Bud A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Tsubomi Vase is a wide Art Series vase that resembles an unopened flower bud. Thi...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000091 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000095 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000113 Art Series, Malaysia
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000114 Art Series, Malaysia
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000032 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Pre-Order Raaquu Raku Pottery Large Tsubomi 13.5" Wide Ceramic Vase - Obvara
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Pre-Order ~ Tsubomi ~ Bud A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Tsubomi Vase is a wide Art Series vase that resembles an unopened flo...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket 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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Hofu Raku Ceramic Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Pottery Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hofu - ( 豊富 ) Abundance The Hofu vase is a decorative wide lipped vessel. The organic curves and traditional silhouette gives it a modest but impactful pre...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

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...
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2010s American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) Tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU BA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Grand Floor Twin Pair Vases, 37.5 inch Tall, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Gentle Reminder for this Pre-order piece: Dear buyer, if you're planning on gifting a RAAQUU piece, do keep in mind to make your order at least 2 weeks before the intended date you'd...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Grand Floor Vase, 37.5 inch Tall, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Gentle Reminder for this Pre-order piece: Dear buyer, if you're planning on gifting a RAAQUU piece, do keep in mind to make your order at least 2 weeks before the intended date you'd...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Mizu Raku Pottery Trinket Bowl, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Mizu ( 水 ) ~ (n) water Our Mizu bowl comes with 3 short legs. It would look elegant on its own or as a keeper of trinkets or potpourri. This Mizu bowl is the kind of piece to creat...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Trust - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H13.78" x 9.45" x 9.45" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Spinner - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H13" x 13.39" x 13" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. Adil...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Emotion - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H13.39" x 10.63" x 13.39" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife....
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Human - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H18.9" x 11.03" x 11.03" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Thoughts -life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H11.03" x 20.87" x 20.87" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife....
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Family - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement:H9.85" x 15.36" x 15.36" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Home - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H9.45" x 17.33" x 17.33" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Youth - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H10.63" x 10.63" x 10.63" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife....
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Mother - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement:H15.36" x 9.85" x 9.85" Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife. A...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Expressionist Painting of a Sea View from a Balcony by Yoshio Aoyama
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expressionist oil painting of a seaside view from a balcony in carved gilded frame. It is signed on the bottom right hand corner Aoyama. Signed Aoyama circa 1960s-1970s Frame measures 16 x 19 1/4 inches Painting measures 9 1/2 x 13 inches This painting is likely a scene from the French Riviera or Cote d'Azur. Yoshio Aoyama...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000627 Centerpiece Art Series
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000622 Centerpiece Art Series
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N80000109 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N80000080 Art Series, Malaysia
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...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Italian modern skyscraper white beige Biscuit ceramic sculpture, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern skyscraper white beige Biscuit ceramic sculpture, 1980s Sculpture with rectangular base in Biscuit ceramic. The sculpture represents a skyscraper, on one side there is...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N80000130 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Honeycomb Portable Led Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alfieri 1 cabinet
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.
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2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull Cast concrete skull with marks of blue and white paint. Additional Information: Materials: Cast Concrete Origin: United States Period: 1980-1999 ...
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20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Orange by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Orange Japan / 2023s Size : w970 x h970 mm A work that has been unevenly dyed after hand-painting. This quilt is made with linen viyella, which has a natural sheen. Hand quilted with cotton thread and Uses hand-knitted hemp strings. Hand dyed with chinese sumac . [Blue Tip...
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2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Linen

Mathilda by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Mathilda(Ⅰ,Ⅱ) Japan / 2023s Size : w440 x h440 mm This quilt is made with french linen. Hand-quilted with cotton thread. Hand dyed with madder, chinese sumac, Japanese Pagoda Tree flower buds and tingi (A kind of bark of mangrove). [Blue Tip...
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2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Linen

one leaf by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : one leaf Japan / 2023s Size : w790 x h1200 mm A work that has been unevenly dyed after hand-painting. This quilt is made with linen viyella, which has a natural sheen. Han...
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2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Linen

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000088 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kumo ( 雲 ) - (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well with any interior style. The Kum...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000129 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000126 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000087 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Flower Vase S/N0000162 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonderful rainbow sheen on a 6 half petal top oval shaped vase. This vase requires precise forming and...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000106 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000084 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000081 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Primitive Structures Side Table #1 by Jongwon Lee
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Designer Jongwon Lee happened to stumble upon a new material that sparked his interest. PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber) is made of dried and graded wood veneers, strands or flakes that ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

PUT-B Stool (prototype) by Woojin Park
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Artist Notes (google translated from Korean) We wanted to unfold the charm of industrial materials in various possibilities. Through the solid strength between the two that I accide...
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2010s South Korean Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Primitive Structures Side Table #2 by Jongwon Lee
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Designer Jongwon Lee happened to stumble upon a new material that sparked his interest. PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber) is made of dried and graded wood veneers, strands or flakes that ...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Balloon Portable LED Lamp, André Fu Living Bronze Glass New
Located in CENTRAL, HK
accentuate your home with an uplifting glowing lantern, created to evoke the uplifting spirit of a rising hot-air balloon. articulated with a hand-made fabric shade and an anodized bronze base, the lamp is suitable to highlight any dining setting...
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2010s Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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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