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Modern Architectural Elements

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Zen Fire Pit by AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Zen fire pit by AK47 Design. Steel fire pit Ø1800 mm. Zen is a wood-burning outdoor fire pit with a round steel crown and built-in brazier. Stone, g...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Our leather and brass cabinet door pulls are entirely crafted by hand. Measuring four inches by three inches, the twenty gauge brass plate is ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Unique Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, France 1987
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large decorative panel consists in 20 glazed lava plates fixed on wood and executed on order for an italian collector from the Milano area in 1987 This panel with a lively line and ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Lava

Palais Brass Door Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Palais brass door handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6.4 x W 13 x 1.9 cm Materials: Brass Palais lever handle in high tensile brass or aluminium. ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Cobble Hook by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by Karstudio. Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm. Materials: FRP. Other colors available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a ho...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Palais Aluminum Door Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Palais aluminum door handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6.4 x W 13 x 1.9 cm Materials: Aluminum Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle is s...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Doorhandle by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique doorhandle by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: l 12 x ø 3 cm Materials: Handblown glass, brass Slotted square 7 mm, clamping screw Variations of colours available. T...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pendulum Door Knocker in Stainless Steel
Located in Bondville, VT
The sculptural Pendulum door knocker brings old world craftsmanship and unadorned utility together to create minimalist art. This clean-lined modern hardware for your entryway makes ...
Category

2010s American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cobble Hook by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by Karstudio. Dimensions: W 60 x D 55 x H 10 cm. Materials: FRP. Other colours available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Black Basketball Backboard, Rim and Chain
Located in Portland, OR
Solid blackened oak backboard with powder coated hoop and chain. Regulation size, though can be made to custom dimensions or with other wood species. Comes with wall mounting bracket...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Brass Pull Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass pull handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 25 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Alumin...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

PSL Handle Blackened Bronze Polished by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
PSL handle blackened bronze polished by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 1.6 x D 1.6 x H 9.3 cm Materials: Bronze, polished, heat treated Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Brass Mini Pull Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Mini Pull handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 9 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Ha...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Gaudi Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Laced blankets, crochet throws and knitted mantles are at the heart of Gaudí. Handmade is the focal point to the Gaudí tile, where soft lines create a we...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm Materials: Rock crystal ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal

Carrara Marble Floor with Symmetrical Rhombus Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble floor with symmetrical rhombus early 20th century Floor reproduced in white of Carrara and Bardiglio or white of Carrara and black marquina, Copy of the sixteenth-century floor of the Church of s. Giuseppe Di Pietrasanta (Lucca). Thickness 2cm Ancient manufacture of origin: Carrara Material Apuan marbles Measures: Maximum length of the tile 31 cm Maximum width of the tile 17...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm Materials: Mlachite, Bronze Artiss is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Set of 2 PSL Handle Bronze Polished by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 PSL handle bronze polished by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 1.6 x D 1.6 x H 9.3 cm Materials: Bronze Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm PSL Handle (Pull, Slide, Lift) This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Luna A Disc Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A lighting system with infinite interpretations, the LUNA is a synergy of color, shape, and refracted light. Inspired by a lunar halo, the modular light fixture grows in every direct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Door Handles, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural table - Unique Daté Kan stone design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone and forged iron Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creatio...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural wash basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique due to...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pendulum Door Knocker in Premium Finishes
Located in Bondville, VT
The sculptural Pendulum door knocker brings old world craftsmanship and unadorned utility together to create minimalist art. The hefty weight of the handle feels good in your hand, a...
Category

2010s American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tholos Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 20 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century by Feix & Merlin Reclaimed White Marble Dog House Kintsugi Brass
Located in massa, IT
Year 2020 Marble dog house realized with reclaimed Carrara white Statuario & upcycled brass Materials: upcycled brass, reclaimed Carrara white Statuario ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Set Large by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set large by Marc Thorpe Dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 121 cm Materials: Powder coated metal structure, with/without PAD in Light grey cuoio Outdoor suitable. American architec...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Set Small by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
SET small by Marc Thorpe Dimensions: W 74 x D 77 x H 69 cm Materials: Powder coated metal structure, with/without pad in Light grey cuoio Outdoor suitable. American architect...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Set Medium by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set medium by Marc Thorpe Dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 66 cm Materials: powder coated metal structure, with / without pad in light grey cuoio. Outdoor suitable. American archi...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm Materials: Walnut Finish Board, Black Or Grigio Peltro, Powder-Coated Metal Supports Oïrigami shelves...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Carbon Fiber Rialto Dressing Valet by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon Fiber Rialto dressing valet by Madheke Dimensions: W 89.8 x D 43.7 x H 183.2 cm Materials: Carbon fibre, leather, fabric, metal The elegant...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Oïrigami shelf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm Materials: walnut finish board, black or grigio peltro, powder-coated metal supports Oïrigami shelves take the...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Bronze Pull Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze pull handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 25 cm Materials: Aluminum Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Blackened ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Ercole Small Fire Pit by AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Ercole small fire pit by AK47 design. Grey concrete fire pit Ø1500 mm. Ercole is a outdoor wood-burning fire pit. It is born by the union of tw...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
Pteron column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 105 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 12 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Luna A Small Disc Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A lighting system with infinite interpretations, the Luna is a synergy of color, shape, and refracted light. Inspired by a lunar halo, the modular light fixture grows in every direct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Blown Glass

Rose Cobble Hook by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose cobble hook by Karstudio Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm Materials: FRP Other colours available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Sarah Square Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
Located in Lisbon, PT
Theia Tiles and Maison Sarah Lavoine have partenerd to create a collection of gem-like tiles. There are two graphic models, available in six iconic colou...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available. Mary Br...
Category

2010s American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Unique Venice Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Venice Knob by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5.5 x H 5.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass, Brass Slotted square 7 mm, Clamping Screw Variations of colours available....
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 PSL Handle Aluminium Polished by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 PSL handle aluminium polished by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 1.6 x D 1.6 x H 9.3 cm Materials: Aluminum Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm PSL handle (Pull, Slide, Lift) This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

FLOOR WITH ASYMMETRIC RHOMBLES OF ARTESIA, COTTO AND CARRARA MARBLE early 20th C
Located in Madrid, ES
FLOOR WITH ASYMMETRIC RHOMBLES OF ARTESIA, COTTO AND CARRARA MARBLE early 20th Century Made with Cicagna slate, ancient Tuscan reclaimed terracotta...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Venier Screen by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large venier screen by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: 248 x D 25 x H 177 cm Materials: Sp.25mm, black poxder coated metal structure, hide belts Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) s...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 219 x H 219 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized ...
Category

2010s American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Eight NYC, New York Porcelain over Metal Enamel Street Signs
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight NYC, New York porcelain over metal enamel street signs. Double sided. Priced individually.
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Floor with Hexagons and Triangles Carrara Marble and Red Terracotta Early 20th C
Located in Madrid, ES
FLoor with Hexagons and Triangles in White Carrara Marble and Red Terracotta early 20th Century Made with white Carrara marble hexagons and terracotta triangles. Copy of the floor of the Basilica of Collemaggio (L'Aquila). THICKNESS 3cm WEIGHT 75 Kg FROM SIDE TO SIDE 25 cm TIP TO TIP 28.7cm MATERIAL White Carrara marble and red terracotta Delivery time: 30/40 days...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Small Venier Screen by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Venier screen by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: 248 x D 25 x H 141 cm Materials: Sp.25mm, Black poxder coated metal structure, hide belts Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) s...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Tejo Big Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tejo is rooted in the ancient Portuguese nautical tradition. An iconic collection inspired by the ocean, composed of two tiles with different sizes, which together create a vibrating...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

FLOOR IN POLYCHROME MARBLE WITH LOSANGE IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE early 20th C
Located in Madrid, ES
FLOOR IN POLYCHROME MARBLE WITH LOSANGE IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE early 20th Century Floor made with white Carrara marble and various polychrome marbles. The polychrome marbles ava...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Luna A Small Sconce in Satin Brass & Smoked Bronze Glass
Located in New York, NY
A lighting system with infinite interpretations, the LUNA is a synergy of color, shape, and refracted light. Inspired by a lunar halo, the modular light fixture grows in every direct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 2 Aluminum Pull Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 aluminum pull handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 25 cm Materials: Aluminum Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Alum...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 PSL Handle Bronze Polished by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 PSL handle bronze polished by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 1.6 x D 1.6 x H 9.3 cm Materials: Bronze Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm PSL Handle (Pull, Slide, Lift) This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Knead Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead screen by Karstudio Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150 Materials: MDF frame Available also in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Aluminum Mini Pull Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum mini pull handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 9 cm Materials: Alumium Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium p...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Knob by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5.5 x H 5.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass, Brass Slotted square 7 mm, Clamping Screw Variations of colors available. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Knead Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Screen by Karstudio. Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150. Materials: MDF frame. Available also in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We se...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Sarah Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
Located in Lisbon, PT
Theia Tiles and Maison Sarah Lavoine have partnered to create a collection of gem-like tiles. There are two graphic models, available in six iconic colou...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Yellow Marble Fountain, Two Lions, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Royal yellow marble fountain - two lions early 20th century Basin with double lion's head in semi-octagonal shape and carved shelf for drainage. HEIGHT 77c...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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