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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
Stainless Steel
$331Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 7 Black Candle Holders Design Koziol Hommage 2005 Germany
Located in Debrecen, HU
Add a touch of modern elegance to your home decor with this set of 7 black candle holders designed by Koziol. Made of 100% recyclable plastic, these small size holders are perfect fo...
Plastic
$153 / item
Awl Aluminium Natural Knob by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Awl Aluminium Natural Knob by V.Brokkr Dimensions: D 3 x H 3 cm Materials: Aluminium Natural The metals used for our range oxidize with age and environment, both of which contribute...
Aluminum
$296 / item
Large Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 4 x D 4 x H 18 cm Materials: Carved Solid Brass. The metals used for our range oxidize with age and environment, both of which c...
Brass
$249 / item
Medium Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 4 x D 4 x H 13.5 cm Materials: Carved Solid Brass. The metals used for our range oxidize with age and environment, both of whic...
Brass
$201 / item
Small Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Skapa Candle Holders by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 4 x D 4 x H 7.5 cm Materials: Carved Solid Brass. The metals used for our range oxidize with age and environment, both of which ...
Bronze
$650Sale Price / item|31% Off
Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Light Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A semi-gloss white 2-arm wall sconce with a center candle holder. Mounted on a clear beveled mirror on a wood base. Supplied with 2 white paper translucent shades.
Metal
$3,552 / item
Grande Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Grande candle pillar by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 41 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3.4 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish, please c...
Bronze
$2,936 / item
Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 28 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.3 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fash...
Bronze
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tetra CS, Candle Holders
Located in Beirut, LB
Inspired by the Tetra Line, this small candle holder can be joined with a large one (TETRA - CL) dynamically, allowing many combinations to fit the setting. Made of Polished stainles...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,256 / item
Tall Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 35 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.8 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has dev...
Bronze
$833 / item
Fort Marble Candle Holder by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Fort marble candle holder by Essenzia Materials: Brushed Brass, Carrara, Nero Marquina, India Green, Verde Viana Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 18 Brutalist architectural style candle ho...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Stunning Pair of Very Large Vintage Chinese Church Candles with Carved Wood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice pair of large vintage Chinese church candles with ornately carved traditional rosewood based A very good looking and well made pair, the candles are old, have a yellow luster, one has three wicks the other one wick The bases and traditional Chinese...
Hardwood
$1,730Sale Price|14% Off
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
Tafla C4 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tafla O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art and technology. Tafla collection is a radical step towards such transformations. Mirrors made with FiDU technology are a result of free deformation caused by high internal pressure. This process creates objects of great durability yet of subtle structure. Available in emerald color, sapphire color, gradient of emerlad and sapphire color, dark matter color, and deep space blue color. About the artist/ designer: Oskar Zieta – an architect, designer, artist and innovator. Born in 1975, after he graduated architecture at Szczecin University of Technology in 2000, he has got a scholarship at ETH Zurich. Over the course of 2 years of postgraduate studies he developed skills in parametric design and modern manufacturing technologies finalized with PhD graduation. Currently he runs the department of industrial design at School of Form. Laureate of many prestigious awards in design and technology. Inventor of FiDU - inner pressure metal forming technology - the keystone to Zieta Collection, Zieta Out of Ordinary as well as large scale sculptures like NAWA on Daliowa Island in Wroclaw and WIR in Galeria Pólnocna in Wroclaw. Ambassador of Warsaw Home & Contract Fair. Oskar Zieta has been awarded the AUDI – Mentor-Price 2011, the Red Dot Award 2008, DMY Award for Innovation in production process 2008, the YDMI 2008, the German Design Council Prize 2009, the Forum Aid Awards 2009, Technology Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019, the Schweizer Design...
Stainless Steel
Natural Rock Crystal Candle Holders by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of natural rock crystal candle holders with polish brass stands. Created by Pheonix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.
Rock Crystal
Crocodile Candle Holder
Located in Paris, FR
Candle Holder Crocodile with metal structure in brass vintage finish, for 1 candle, candle not included.
Metal, Brass
Link Candle Holder (set of five)
Located in Chicago, IL
The Link Candle Holder is a modular system that can be expanded to any size, available in cast brass. Sold as a set of five. (not available in cast ...
Brass
Mirror Composition in Polished Stainless Steel
By Oskar Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) Limited Edition Mirror Composition in Polished Stainless Steel.
Stainless Steel
$3,800 / item
H 59.06 in W 38.19 in D 2.37 in
2, Limited Edition 59" Tall Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror
By Oskar Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) Limited Edition 59" tall polished stainless steel wall mirror Designed by Oskar Zieta TF...
Stainless Steel
Tafla C3 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TAFLA O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art and technology. TAFLA collection is a radical step towards such transformations. Mirrors made with FiDU technology are a result of free deformation caused by high internal pressure. This process creates objects of great durability yet of subtle structure. Available in emerald color, sapphire color, gradient of emerlad and sapphire color, dark matter color, and deep space blue color. About the artist/ designer: Oskar Zieta – an architect, designer, artist and innovator. Born in 1975, after he graduated architecture at Szczecin University of Technology in 2000, he has got a scholarship at ETH Zurich. Over the course of 2 years of postgraduate studies he developed skills in parametric design and modern manufacturing technologies finalized with PhD graduation. Currently he runs the department of industrial design at School of Form. Laureate of many prestigious awards in design and technology. Inventor of FiDU - inner pressure metal forming technology - the keystone to Zieta Collection, Zieta Out of Ordinary as well as large scale sculptures like NAWA on Daliowa Island in Wroclaw and WIR in Galeria Pólnocna in Wroclaw. Ambassador of Warsaw Home & Contract Fair. Oskar Zieta has been awarded the AUDI – Mentor-Price 2011, the Red Dot Award 2008, DMY Award for Innovation in production process 2008, the YDMI 2008, the German Design Council Prize 2009, the Forum Aid Awards 2009, Technology Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019, the Schweizer Design...
Stainless Steel
Rondo 95 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rondo mirror is made of stainless steel polished to high gloss. Its polished surface is perfectly reflecting the light and other objects placed in the same room or hall. Largescale convexities that appear on the surface of the mirror are literally able to alter the space. It is like making an individualized interior design of the moment when by rolling the mirror from one place to another everybody can create or rediscover a well-known environment to a brand new and grasping concept. Available in emerald color, sapphire color, gradient of emerald and sapphire color, dark matter color, and deep space blue color. About the artist/ designer: Oskar Zieta - an architect, designer, artist and innovator. Born in 1975, after he graduated architecture at Szczecin University of Technology in 2000, he has got a scholarship at ETH Zurich. Over the course of 2 years of postgraduate studies he developed skills in parametric design and modern manufacturing technologies finalized with PhD graduation. Currently he runs the department of Industrial Design at School of Form. Laureate of many prestigious awards in design and technology. Inventor of FiDU - inner pressure metal forming technology - the keystone to Zieta Collection, Zieta Out of Ordinary as well as large scale sculptures like NAWA on Daliowa Island in Wroclaw and WIR in Galeria Pólnocna in Wroclaw. Ambassador of Warsaw Home & Contract Fair. Oskar Zieta has been awarded the AUDI - Mentor-Price 2011, the Red Dot Award 2008, DMY Award for Innovation in production process 2008, the YDMI 2008, the German Design Council Prize 2009, the Forum Aid Awards 2009, Technology Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019, the Schweizer Design...
Stainless Steel
$1,757 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 2.37 in
Tafla O4.5 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TAFLA O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art and technology. TAFLA c...
Stainless Steel
Tafla O4 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TAFLA O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art and technology. TAFLA c...
Stainless Steel
2, Limited Edition Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror
By Oskar Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) Limited Edition 58" tall polished stainless steel wall mirror...
Stainless Steel
3, Limited Edition Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror
By Oskar Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) Limited Edition 48" tall polished stainless steel wall mirror...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 21st-century mirrored candle sconces brings understated elegance to any wall. The oval backplates feature beautifully etched starburst patterns radiating from the ...
Metal
Onnda Flame C-S
Located in Timisoara, RO
Concentric small is a suitable voyage companion or a romantic picnic candle holder. The holder is composed of premium dichromatic glass. The material creates fascinating light effec...
Marble
Pair of Late 20th Century Plaster Faux Bois Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite late 20th century one-arm candle sconces are expertly cast from plaster and designed to mimic the delicate organic form of tree branches. Each sconce features a brass...
Plaster
Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 28 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.3 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has develope...
Bronze
Gamma Candleholder by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma candleholder by Frederic Saulou Dimensions: Ø26.8 x H 13 cm Materials: Portoro Paonazzo Frederic Saulou's sculpted design artworks introduce a series of work coming from r...
Marble
Contemporary Ceramic Candleholder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary ceramic candleholder, modern design, luxury realization quality. Measures: Small - height 8.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm Large - height ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 23.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Iron Wall Sconce Taper Candleholders
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Pair of vintage modern iron candleholders, wall sconce. Dimensions: 23 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W x 3 1/2" D color is black. Size is slim -taper. Wall mount candleholders. ...
Iron