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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Istan Marbles: Azul Marlena, Calacatta Vagli, Grafite Price for square meter : € 3.120  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

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Marble

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.   
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20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

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Lead

Porcelain wall mural in porcelain hand painted with pate sur pate octopus
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand cast and hand painted porcelain wall tile murals is made of fine Nymphenburg porcelain. The pate - sur- pate technique enables the Nymphenbur...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Architectural Elements

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Porcelain

Large Rose Brass Letterbox by Stowells
Located in London, GB
An oversized large scale rose brass letter flap. With sprung flap. Marked stowells to the reserve. Width of opening: 11 1/4 inches. With fixing...
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

Tua Flat Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
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...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Ego Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
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...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
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 Uses Wall or flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Inxert Brown Marbles: Emperador Light, Daino Reale Glass mosaic insert: Vis two Price for square meter : € 2.388 Inxert White Marbles: Bianco Namibia, blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

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Marble

Tua Stripes Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
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...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Prisma Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
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...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Tejo Small 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...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Flooring Top Quality Azul Marlena Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Flooring Top Quality Bardiglio Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

European Wood + Brass Wall Hat Coat Rack Two Hooks
Located in New York, NY
Wood wall rack with two brass hooks for hats and coats. From Europe. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
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20th Century European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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

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

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles 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...
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2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

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

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Tolox Green Marble: Bianco Americo, Black, Verde Luna Glass Mosaic : White Iridescent Price for square metrer € 2.820   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Wallscape with Silk Foliage by OPIARY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This green wall is inspired by the design logic of the natural world and traditional Japanese zen gardens. The piece is a composition of light grey GFRC and silk foliage; the high-quality silk foliage requires no water system and is maintenance-free. DETAILS The wall is curved and measures 17 ft across, 10 ft tall, and 3 ft deep. Indoor/outdoor use and weather-resistant. MODIFICATIONS Custom size & design available upon request and designed to fit any space. Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC The silk plants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Architectural Elements

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Cement

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
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 Uses Wall or flo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

20th Century French White Iron-Mirror Fourfold Door
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th century french white painted iron double door with mirrors. The door is formed by 4 elements: 2 x 2 double doors (fourfold). Each set of doors measure 130cm ( 51 in), so double...
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20th Century French Modern Architectural Elements

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Iron

Zero Small Aluminium Fire Pit 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum, Steel

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Laberiz Marbles: Thassos, Bianco Carrara, Statuario Glass Mosaic: Vis One Price for square meter : € 2.880  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Moon Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Amarelo Marlena Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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

Flooring Top Quality Emperador Light Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Gold Travertine Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Gold Leaf Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Algar Grey Marbles : Grafite, Black marble, Zerbino Glass insert: Vis one Price for square meter € 2.200.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Emperador Dark Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle 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

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...
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2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Flooring Top Quality Crema Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Black Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Milele Travertino Dorato, Black Marble, Amarelo Marlena Glass Mosaic insert : Beige Iridiscent, Rusty Iridescent Price for square meter € 2.580  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Olive Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
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

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 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 Aluminum Cove Handle 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

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

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

Set of 2 Aluminum Mini Cove Handles 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...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Blackened Cove Handle 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

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Aloiina white Bianco Americano , Thassos glass: Insert of gold leaf glass mosaic Price for square meter € 2.460 Aloina black Black marble polished, black m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

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Marble

Stripes Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
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...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Flooring Glass Mosaic Tiles Blend Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor Use
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

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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