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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase by Yochiya Studio
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...
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2010s Japanese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

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.
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1980s Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Plexiglass

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...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Jicol’06
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 H24 Acrylic on canvas, signed by artist
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Early 2000s Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Canvas

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...
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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...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Les Ottomans, 'Silk Cushion' by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as the peacock’s references that are here declinated in several new and original patterns Matthew Williamson is an award-winning British designer renowned for his use of kaleidoscopic color, intricate patterns and designs inspired by nature and travel. A graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College, Matthew Williamson showed his critically-acclaimed debut catwalk collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint

Ikat Fabric Pair of Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. Pair of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ikat Fabric Pair Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. Pair of h...
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Early 2000s Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Flower Vase S/N0000169 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 Mizu Raku Pottery Trinket Bowl, Obvara, 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 crea...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

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
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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:...
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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"
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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: ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Modern LAAB Decisione Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Green Crakle Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Decisione vase Metal and ceramics are combined together in this stunning result of a modern raku bowl where the different materials shine on their own and where metallic and crack...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ikat Fabric Pair Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items Pair of han...
Category

Early 2000s Uzbek Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

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
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Late 20th Century American 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"...
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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...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000636 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

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

Materials

Copper

Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 flower Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Hand-made Ceramic Black Leopard Jewelry Box, made in South Africa
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...
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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...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000427 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

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

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

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

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...
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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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 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

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

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

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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...
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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

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

Materials

Paint

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

Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 Flower Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pie...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Materials

Acrylic

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

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Copper

Modern LAAB Hydria Vase Raku Ceramic Black Burnt Metal Red Copper
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hydria vase Borrowing the generous silhouette of amphoras from ancient Greece, this stunning ceramic vase results from a painstaking artisan crafting pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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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