Modern Building and Garden 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century by M.De Lucchi & P.Nigro "Portasapone A" Marble Soap Dish
Located in massa, IT
Marble soap dish "Portasapone A"
Size: diameter 13 x 4.5 height
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by Marco Romanelli "PORTASALI" Marble Salt Holder
Located in massa, IT
Marble salt holder "Portasali"
Size: diameter 14 x 6 height
Materials: Fior di Pesco - Red Carpazi - Black Marquina
Designed by: Marco Romanelli.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by Sergio Asti "PORTASAPONE" Bathroom Fixtureres Marble Soap Dish
By Sergio Asti
Located in massa, IT
Marble soap dish "Portasapone" designed by Sergio Asti
Size: diameter cm 13.5 x 3.5 height
Materials: White Carrara - Grigio Rosato
Designed by: Serg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by M.Thun"02" Italian Polychrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
By Matteo Thun
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: 02
Materials: Trani , Bianco Up
Size: 48 x 48
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Polished
Designed by: Matteo Thun.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by Up & Up Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
By Up & Up
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: VENEZIA
Materials: Bardiglio Imperiale , Bardiglio Perla , Bianco Statuario
Size : Cm 33.5 x 29
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by M.Piva Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
By Marco Piva
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: A25
Materials: Nero up, Bardiglio Imperiale, Bianco up, inox
Size : Cm 40 x 40
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Polished
Designed by: Marc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Resin Interior and Exterior Side Table TIBOR by ACOOCOORO
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Tibor is a simple and sculptural resin side table. Material and shape combine to give it an interesting, soft yet robust appearance, ideal both for interiors and exteriors.
Every ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
21st Century by A.Branzi Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
Materials: Biancolago – Verde Issorie, Bardiglio Imperiale, Rosa Portogallo.
Size module: cm 40 x 40
Designed by: Andrea Branzi.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
21st Century by Michele de Lucchi Garden Marble Spinning Top Lamp
Located in massa, IT
Marble lamp designed by Arch. Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro
Materials: Statuario
Size: Diameter 60 x height 70 height outdoor model
Designed by: M. De Lucchi & P. Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by Michele De Lucchi Marble Ovo Lamp in Statuario & Bardiglio
Located in massa, IT
Marble lamp disigned by Arch. Michele de Lucchi & Philippe NIgro
Materials : Bardiglio Perla, Statuario Up
Size: diameter 32 x 40 height outdoor model
diameter 16 x 40 height I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Dichas Basket iii by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket III by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 65 cm
Available in colors: moss green/black red, mo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Pair of Alce Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Alce armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W84, D88, H82, Seat Height45
Materials: Iron structure and MDF board
Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Deca Planter in Antique Brass By Force/Collide, Size Mini, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Steel, Brass
Deca Planter in Antique Brass By Force/Collide, Size Small, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Steel, Brass
Future Ruins Planter II by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Future ruins planter II by Michael Gittings Studio
Dimensions: d 25 x w 25 x h 73 cm
Materials: stainless steel
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based des...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Deca Planter in White By Force/Collide, Size Small, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in White By Force/Collide, Size Mini, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in Black By Force/Collide, Size Mini, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in White By Force/Collide, Size Medium, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in Black By Force/Collide, Size Small, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial relationships. Proportions are thoughtful in aesthetic while optimizing function and user flexibility. The potting basin is built with extra volume for plants to grow, while integral legs serve as a built-in stand. The Deca Planter...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Kazimir Screen, Type C, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Kazimir screen, type C, geometric coating in Jersey by Colé Italia with Julia Douza
Dimensions: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm.
Materials: Partition screen with ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Handwoven Macorina Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Macorina rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensions a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Macorina Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Macorina rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensio...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Saline Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven saline rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensions...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Window Rug 240 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven window rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Macorina Rug 240 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Inner Space rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimen...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Niente Rug 150 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Niente rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Saline Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Saline rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Inner Space Rug 150 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven inner space rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Dig...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Inner Space Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven inner space rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digita...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Window Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Macorina rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensio...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Niente Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Niente rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Safari Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Safari rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally pri...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Safari Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Safari rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Mindset Rug 150 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Mindset rug 150 by Allca
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensions av...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Fire Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven rire rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions avail...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Inner Space Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven inner space rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimension...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Niente Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Niente rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Fire Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven fire rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally printed
Custom dimensions a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Fire Rug 240 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven fire rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Damero Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Damero rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Damero Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Damero rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions ava...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Long Way Home Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven long way home rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Mindset Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven mindset rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimension...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Dune Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Dune rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Prin...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Long Way Home Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven long way home rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Mindset Rug 300 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Mindset rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions av...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Long Way Home Rug 240 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven dune rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Dune Rug 240 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Dune rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Prin...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Handwoven Nowness Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Nowness rug 240 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions availabl...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Handwoven Nowness Rug 150 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Nowness rug 210 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions availabl...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Handwoven Nowness Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Nowness rug 300 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custom dimensions availabl...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Handwoven Dune Rug 150 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Dune rug 150 by ALLCA
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness)
Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed
Custo...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Modern Skull Terracotta Plastic Planter or Champagne Cooler by Studio Job
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure that lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet curtain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Indoor / Outdoor Woven Floor Mats by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s beautiful simplistic floor mats are the perfect addition for an outdoor shower, entrance, pool area, sauna, spa area, or bathroom. They are ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope
Indoor / Outdoor Woven Floor Mats by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s beautiful simplistic floor mats are the perfect addition for an outdoor shower, entrance, pool area, sauna, spa area, or bathroom. They are ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope
Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern building and garden 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden 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 building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.