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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Abstract Leaded Glass Window
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted stained glass abstraction. A combination of wavy clear, smoked and milky glass. This piece has been custom framed for display.
Lead
$1,280 / item
Blackned Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackned Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Blackned Palais lever handle in high tensile brass or aluminium. Each handle is individually i...
Other
$96,148 / item
Artu Fire Pit designed by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Artu Fire Pit designed by AK47 Design A chestnut fire pit that combines traditional and updated components, the Artu by AK 47 Design does double duty as an outdoor sculpture and is ideal for open spaces, gardens, parks, terraces, hotel outdoor areas, golf clubs and so on. Though the wood is treated to prevent corrosion, the natural shades offer a rustic and unadorned design. Sturdy and comfortable, the fire pit stays covered for safety when not in use, and won’t overheat. Store logs conveniently underneath the pit. The Artu’ is not only useful as a wood-burning fire pit, but with the addition of a grill kit, it can be used as a barbecue grill...
Steel
$49,025 / item
Rondo Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Rondo fire pit by AK47 design. Art meets function with the Rondo wood-burning fire pit. Created by combining steel and stone, the aesthetic is pleasing and sophisticated. Standing on steel feet makes it simple to move the Rondo anywhere, and it looks equally on a terrace as it does in the grass. Italian stone elevates the fire pit, and a protective cover keeps ashes in their place. Add grill accessories to the Rondo and it seamlessly becomes a barbecue grill...
Concrete, Steel
Flooring Top Quality Crema Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
$577 / item
Prisma Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Movement is essential in this tile, with crisp lines, strong shapes and solid shadows coming together in a rhythmic tridimensionality. Prisma is a polygonal tile that creates a kalei...
Ceramic
$431 / item
Stripes Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
The 1960's were a time of change and iconic design. Stripes pays homage to this decade. There are two tile designs with different striped patterns, which together can create an immen...
Ceramic
$654 / item
Tejo Small Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
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...
Ceramic
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...
Aluminum
$11,524 / item
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...
Rock Crystal
$474 / item
Sarah Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
By Theia Tiles
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...
Ceramic
$677 / item
Sarah Square Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
By Theia Tiles
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...
Ceramic
Ercole Large Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Ercole large fire pit by AK47 Design Grey concrete fire pit Ø2500 mm. Ercole is a outdoor wood-burning fire pit. It is born by the union of two...
Concrete
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Olson Taupe Marble : Fior di Bosco, Bianco Perlato Glass Mosaic : Vis One Price for square meter € 3.540 Olson Green Marble : ...
Marble
$578 / item
Tua Flat Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes, which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Ceramic
$467 / item
Ego Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes, which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Ceramic
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...
Aluminum
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
Art Glass
Flooring Top Quality Emperador Light Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet Marble Patterns Delicatissimum BEC1 Crema Marble Embroidered with Artistic Glass Mosaic € 4.020 Delicatissimum BEC3 Azul Bahia Marble Glass; Beig...
Marble
$40,170 / item
Zero Small Aluminium Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Zero small aluminium fire pit by AK47 design Zero is a wood-burning outdoor fire pit designed for special outdoor moments. Design and art come together, depicting fire with style...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,914 / set
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...
Other
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
Art Glass
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...
Marble
$192 / item
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...
Brass
Contemporary Organic Form Organic Plain Black Fiberglass 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...
Other
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...
Stone
$192 / item
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....
Brass
$192 / item
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. ...
Brass
Flooring Top Quality Pink Aurora Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Carrara Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
$16,646 / set
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...
Crystal
Flooring Top Quality Thassos Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Wall mural, Nymphenburg porcelain tiles with handpainted relief made in Germany
Located in München, Bavaria
This fine handcrafted porcelain wall mural is handcrafted in Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. It is made of the porcelain paste that is mixed according to a secret recipie in Nymphe...
Porcelain
Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Gold Leaf Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Smalto glass mosaic, consisting of tesserae from various collections mixed in varying percentages. 4mm nominal thickness, fiber mesh mounted, well bonded making it suitable for any w...
Glass
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet Marble Patterns Caleidos Platinum Balck Polished Marble, Black Ancient Marble Glass : Rusty Iridiscent, Platinum Price for square meter € 3.420 Caleidos Grey Bainco Carra...
Marble
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...
Bronze
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...
Bronze
$3,457 / item
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...
Other
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...
Bronze
$3,957 / item
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 ...
Aluminum
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...
Brass
$3,957 / item
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 ...
Aluminum
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...
Gold
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Azahar Beige Onice spider white and crema marbles Glass: Beige iridescent Price for square meter € 3.100 Azahar Irid Bianco Americano and Thassos Marbles G...
Marble
$3,957 / item
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 ...
Aluminum
$2,386 / item
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...
Metal
Flooring Glass Mosaic Tiles Blend Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor Use
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Smalto glass mosaic, consisting of tesserae from various collections mixed in varying percentages. 4mm nominal thickness, fiber mesh mounted, well bonded making it suitable for any w...
Glass
Contemporary Organic Form Natural Plain Beige Fiberglass Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead screen by kar Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150 Materials: FRP Available also in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and eff...
Other
$11,554 / item
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...
Rock Crystal
Set of 2 Aluminum Mini Cove Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Mini Cove Handles 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...
Aluminum
$16,902 / item
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. ...
Malachite, Bronze
Hubertus Clothing Rack by Filippo Mambretti & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Hubertus, designed by Filippo Mambretti, is a pair of hanger original, unconventional definitely out of the ordinary. A path to the bizarre, the unusual, the very successful attempt...
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Istan Marbles: Azul Marlena, Calacatta Vagli, Grafite Price for square meter : € 3.120
Marble
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Serpentine White Marble: Statuario, Thassos Glass Mosaic : White Iridescent, Astrid Price for square metrer € 2.700 Sepentine Black Marble : Black marble G...
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Olive Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Black Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Bardiglio Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Gold Travertine Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand
Marble