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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
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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
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...
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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
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
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...
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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...
Category
20th Century French Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
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...
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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
Olson Taupe
Marble : Fior di Bosco, Bianco Perlato
Glass Mosaic : Vis One
Price for square meter € 3.540
Olson Green
Marble : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finis
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
Uses
Wall or flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
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
Uses
Wall or flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Platinum Leaf Customizable 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
Platinum
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass
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 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
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.
Category
20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Lead
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
Abstract Leaded Glass Window
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted stained glass abstraction. This piece has been custom framed for display.
Category
20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Lead
Oblique Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Oblique is inspired by the elegance of Art Deco; formed by a number of diagonal surfaces, this tile creates a trompe l'oeil effect. Sturdy and discreet, its bold lines create an eleg...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
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
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Lead
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
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Douro Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Douro tiles are homonymous to the northern Portuguese river, named after gold itself. With two different tiles, each with different tilted corners, their shape mimics the gentle ...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Cement
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Tua Stripes 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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Tejo Big 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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Meandros Black
Black polished marble, black matt marble, Zerbino
Glass mosaic insert : Platinum & Kori
Price for square meter € 4.020
Meandros grey
White O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Flooring Top Quality Moon 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Flooring Top Quality Amarelo Marlena 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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
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
Flooring Top Quality Emperador Dark 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
Modern architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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