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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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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Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pendulum Door Knocker in Stainless Steel
By DESU DESIGN
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
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm
Materials: Brass
Palais lever handle in high tensile brass or aluminium. Each ha...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls
By Brett Paulin
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
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
Cobble Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
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 hook or door h...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm
Materials: Brass
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handle...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm
Materials: Brass
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handles are manufactured in...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 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
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
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
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
Cobble Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
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 hook or door...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Polished Aluminium PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Aluminium PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 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
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 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
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
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 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
Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1
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
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
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 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
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
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
Rose Cobble Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose cobble hook by kar
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 hook or do...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
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
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 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
Set of 2 Blackened Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blackened Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm
Materials: Bronze
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Blackened Bronze Pull Handle...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
Knead Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead screen by kar
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 the cause a...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Aluminum Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium pull handles are manufact...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm
Materials: Alumium
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium pull handle...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pendulum Door Knocker in Premium Finishes
By DESU DESIGN
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
Knead Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Screen by kar
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 the cause...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Unique Milan Cabinet Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Milan cabinet knob by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: Handblown glass, brass
The Atelier George is a Frenc...
Category
2010s French Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Amethyst wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions:L 65 x W 34 x H 16.5 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. I...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Diafana Kitchen Hood by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Diafana kitchen hood by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 60 cm
Materials: Motor housing, exit pipes, elbows, reduces, and gre...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
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
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
Unique Venice Doorhandle by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Venice 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 availab...
Category
2010s French Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Dimensions: 35 x 15 cm, 20mm thick
Materials: Crystal
Also available in White Crystal
Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for nat...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Crystal
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
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Sidonel Red
Marble: Rosa Aurora, Rosso Levanto
Glass Mosaic : Tharsys
Price for square metrer € 2.580.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Yarmony
Marble: Bardiglietto, Nero, Rojo, Bianco Americano
Price for square metrer € 2.940
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
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
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Salasco Green
Bianco Americano, Thassos, Verde Luna Marbles
€ 2.760
Salasco Brown
Amarelo Marlena, Giallo Antico, Travertino Marbles
€ 2.880
Salasco Grey
Fior Di Bosco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Gold Leaf Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description
Smalto glass mosaic, one sided square shaped chips, metallic treated backing. Colibrì has a smooth surface and Colibrì Tide has a rippled surface. Slightly rounded edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Gold
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Randal Nut
Marble: Giallo Antico, Crema
Glass Mosaic : Kaki 3
Price for square metrer € 1.824
Randal Azul
Marble: Azul Macauba, Statuario
Glass Mosaic : At...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Ferias White
Thassos, Statuario
Glass mosaic Insert : Vis One
price for square meter € 3.060
Ferias Grey
Bardiglietti, Statuario
Glass insert: Chantal, Tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Floor Handmade Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Our story begins in 1987 when, with a visionary spirit and resourcefulness, Maurizio Leo Placuzzi starts to produce the mosaics for which SICIS has become fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Magreb Grey
Marbles: Bianco Carrara, Statuario
Mosaic Glass: White Iridescent
price for square meter: € 2.640
Magreb Black
Marbles: Bardiglio, Black, Bianc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Amidele BE
White onyx, pink onyx
Glass Insert: Beige Iridiscent
Price for square meter € 6.600
Amidele black
Black marble polished, black marble matt
Glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Modern architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include sicis, Theia Tiles, Henry Wilson, and Gabriel Scott. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $207,485 while the average work can sell for $2,698.
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