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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror
By David Linley, LINLEY London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite original stamped Viscount David Linley overmantel wall mirror in Sycamore, burr walnut and satinwood The mirror truly is impres...
Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut
Brown and Black Chevron Striped Horn-Style Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brown and black chevron striped photo frame exudes warmth and sophistication with its handcrafted, horn-inspired design. The diagonal pattern alternates between glossy brown and...
Acrylic
$1,815Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kerr American Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in flat surround with acid-etched and stylized leaves at corners and reeded rim. ...
Sterling Silver
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Multi-Color Crocodile Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color crocodile leather and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches LAST 1 in stock in L...
Gold
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Multi-Color Crocodile Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color crocodile leather and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches LAST 1 in stock in L...
Gold
$625Sale Price|50% Off
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black, yellow, and ivory shagreen leather and 24-karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches L...
Gold
$625Sale Price / item|50% Off
Red Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red shagreen leather and nickel plated photo frame with presentation red leather box by Fabio Ltd Height: 13 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch Photo Size: 8 inches by 10 i...
Nickel
Italian Glass Photo Frame Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Fontana Arte, this sculptural 1960s photo frame is composed of thick, curved glass panels with beveled edges. The U-shaped form holds a...
Glass
Chevron Pattern Natural Horn Inlay Square Photo Frame XL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This artisan-crafted square photo frame showcases a bold chevron inlay design made from hand-polished natural horn. The alternating light and dark horn tones—ranging from soft ivory ...
Horn
Vintage Italian Olive Green Leather Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Italian picture frame wrapped in supple olive green leather with fine contrast stitching and a softly padded profile. The clean, understated design highlights the quality o...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Glass Picture Frame By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This photo frame by Esa Fedrigolli is a sculptural piece made of bronze or brass with a patinated finish. Its geometric, angled base gives it a bold, modern character, while the mini...
Brass, Bronze
$1,170 / item
Picture Frame in Black Brazilian Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,055 / item
Picture Frame Medium Horizontal in Pyrite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Picture Frame Large Vertical in Amethyst
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Amethyst
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
95 Victor Vasarely - Serigraphie 100X100
Located in Brussels, BE
Screen printing signed by Victor Vasarely number 73/300 in Aluminium frame Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you ...
Aluminum
Italian Modern Photo Frame in Blue Plexiglass, Sharing Blue
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing blue is a square Italian pop design picture frame in blue plexiglass of Art with Heart collection of photo frames by Laura G ,Italy. It is realized into plexiglass royal blue...
Plexiglass
Elegant Vintage Stainless Steel & Mirror Picture Frames, Italy, 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Two Elegant picture frames in Stainless Steel and mirror in original vintage condition. They can be placed either horizontally or vertically The mirrors are a bit foxy, please see...
Stainless Steel
Italian Glass Picture Frame by Erwin Walter Burger for Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural glass picture frame from the 1950s, designed by Erwin Walter Burger for Fontana Arte and sourced in Parma, Italy. Composed of two joined pieces of thick cut glass, the f...
Glass
Morpho Blue Butterfly Frame in White Oak and Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Morpho blue butterfly frame in white oak and brass by Cam Crockford Additional Information: Materials: White oak - brass - linen - blue morpho butterfly...
Brass
Knotted Photo Frame 5R Desk Office Home Accessories By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Photo frame in premium leather and wood 5R Color: Grey Size: 20.5 x 6.5 x 18.5 H cm Material: Premium leather and wood Collection: Knotted.
Wood, Faux Leather
Italian Photo Frame Handmade Wood, Double Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Double Heart is a unique arge Italian hand crafted wood double photo frame by sculptor Massimo Pasini. Wood is a very warm material and it is very m...
Wood
20th Century Photo Frame in Patinated and Gilded Metal, Butterfly Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century photo frame in patinated and gilded metal, butterfly design. 20th century photo frame in patinated and gilded metal, decorated with butterflies, contemporary work. Con...
Metal
Portrait of a Warrior, Carved Wood Sculpture by Calin Hentea, 1995
Located in NANTES, FR
**Portrait of a Warrior, Carved Wood Sculpture by Calin Hentea, 1995 This monochrome sculpture was created by Calin Hentea. It bears his signature (visible in one of our photos) as...
Paper
Natural Horn Chevron Inlay Square Photo Frame Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This square photo frame showcases a luxurious natural horn chevron inlay design, blending organic texture with refined craftsmanship. The alternating diagonal pattern of light and da...
Horn
Natural Horn Chevron Inlay Square Photo Frame – Black and Ivory Tones Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This square natural horn photo frame features a bold chevron inlay pattern crafted from hand-polished horn pieces in rich shades of black, cream, and honey. The diagonal design creat...
Horn
Italian modern triangular painting with collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Triangular painting with collage, 1980s Triangular-shaped painting with collage technique representing colored geometric shapes. The black frame is...
Glass, Wood, Paper