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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Iridescent Abalone Shell on 18th Century Italian Gilded Base with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Iridescent abalone shell mounted on an 18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved base with baroque pearls. Abalone shells or "Haliotis Iris" are shells with an interior of iridesc...
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18th Century Italian Antique Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Giltwood

Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Aperture 4
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Aperture 4
Aperture 4
$8,350 / item
Aluminium Replica of the Dutch WWII GI Fokker fighter aircraft
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a large and impressive replica of The Dutch WWll GI Fokker Aircraft. The piece is finished in polished aluminium and will make a stylish addition to any interior space. The P...
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2010s French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Tanya Aguiñiga Monumental Wall Sculpture, 2017
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A monumental wall hanging sculpture by Tanya Aguiñiga. This piece of art was commissioned by a private collector in 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The materials are cotton, felt, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Cotton, Felt

Three-Stone Mill Wheels as Modern Table Sculptures, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The stone mill wheels are attached to wire stands with iron bases lined underneath with padding. Measures: Two with the height of 15.25".
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Iron, Wire

Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Horns
Located in Hamburg, PA
This distinctive pair of Maitland Smith horns features a striking combination of tessellated stone and polished brass, showcasing the brand's sign...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Curtis Jere Swirl Floor Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning stainless steel “swirl” floor sculpture by Curtis Jere. Swirl sits atop a painted black steel base and swivels, allowing the perfect placement. Pictured with Milo Baughman f...
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1990s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walking Cat - Lion Sized Bronze Cat Sculpture with Mosaic Patterned Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block Walking Cat, 2022 bronze 39h x 64w x 13d in 99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm MBK001
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2010s North American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

White Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpt art shield by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W6 / H58 CM Materials: sustainable paper ma...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

'Eye' Handcrafted White Glass and Palladium-plated Brass Sculpture Dia 17.6''
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
'Eye' is not only a refined, luxurious furnishing accessory, but also a hand-carved sculpture, designed to enhance any living area or bedroom with unique beauty and charm. This is ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Lull No124 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No124 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

“Colline” 1993 oil on wood painting/sculpture by Ettore Fico, Italy
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Ettore Fico — “Colline”, 1993 Oil on wood, double-sided Dimensions: 40 cm W × 22.5 cm H × 13.5 cm D Signed and dated “Fico 93” lower center Provenance: Artist’s studio, Turin, Italy ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Salvador Dalí Xai
Located in Geneve, CH
Xai Limited Edition Salvador Dalí manufactured by BD Barcelona Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí Limited Edition of 20 unique pieces in white and 1 in black Dimension...
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2010s Spanish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Salvador Dalí Xai
Salvador Dalí Xai
$115,127 / item
Handcrafted Art Lull No102 – Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Art Lull No102 – Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Glass sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa The white marks are imperfections. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
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2010s Japanese Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

21st Century by D.Palterer Marble Sculpture Garden Vase Carrara White Statuario
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase in white statuario "Vaso Varo" Cambio Vaso Edition Size Pz1: Cm Diameter 38 x Height 13.5 Size Pz2: Cm Diameter 16x Height 30 Designed by Arch.David Palterer.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Aperture Sconce
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Category

2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Aperture Sconce
$2,100 / item
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Esca
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Bronze Sculpture of a Man by Michael Shacham "Power of Tyranny"
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant in it's sheer size and power, 29.25 inches tall. Michael Shacham is a prolific sculptor and artist born in 1938 and has been a cre...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lull No144 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No144 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Grand Aperture 4
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture 4 chandelier, this fixture was build for grand spaces. Four large glass domes encircle a 4-globe geometric light source to ...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Grand Aperture 4
Grand Aperture 4
$28,600 / item
White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W12,5 / H58 CM Materials: Sustainable Paper...
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2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Rein Pendant 20"
Located in Glen Cove, NY
Leather straps pass through slots that are hand carved into this spun-metal dome. The straps provide structural suspension while also allowing electrical cables to pass through – ill...
Category

2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Rein Pendant 20"
Rein Pendant 20"
$4,700 / item
Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 16 Monarch butterflies Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No5 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chrome plated Curtis Jere wall sculpture is from the 1970s. It is not signed that we can see. It is authentic. It is a combination of 5 sea creatures we call sea urchins...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Lull No118 Handcrafted Wooden Totem for Contemporary Spaces – Designed by Joel E
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No118 Handcrafted Wooden Totem for Contemporary Spaces – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst & Natural Pearl Royal Crown Jewel Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and substantial 18k gold, amethyst and natural pearl pendant. The pendant modelled in gold as a crown is of the very highest quality, the gem is set with five imposing oval fa...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

White Sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W4 / H58 CM Materials: Sustainable Paper Mass...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Late 20th Century encased art installation entitled “Heart Ache”
Located in London, GB
Late 20th Century encased art installation entitled “Heart Ache” Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 24” x D 19” Age: Late 20th Century Origin: Unknown Condition: Good Overview An unu...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Pine

Urban Modern Blue Adventurine Six Murano Glass Vases, 2024
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work. Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton Taschen New Dust Jacket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. The book comes with two dust jackets. The outer one has some heavy...
Category

1990s German Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Chain Sculpture, Welded Industrial Heavy Duty Chain Link on a Wooden Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculpture distills form to its essence, presenting a vertical sequence of heavy iron links rising from a warm wooden base. Each connection carries the weight of the next, sugges...
Category

2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Reclaimed Wood Sculpture, Craquelure Textured Surface in Tiffany Blue
Located in Chicago, IL
This untitled sculpture by artist John Seubert presents a stylized, almost totemic figure assembled from geometric planes and linear rhythms. Its muted green surface, etched with fin...
Category

2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Tell Me That You Love Me, Objet d'Art Box with Opening Door and Small Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, repurposes objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece, with it's titled "Tell Me That You Love Me" embossed ...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Paint

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is numb...
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1990s German Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Small Light Sussin Sculpture by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Light Sussin sculpture by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Linden wood, natural, oil wax, stain, lacquer Dimensions: Width 18 cm Depth 18 cm Height 20 cm Also Available: ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Modernist Chrome and Lucite Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist chrome and Lucite free standing sculpture. Eye-catching yellow, red, and light green shades.
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20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Chrome and Lucite Sculpture
Modernist Chrome and Lucite Sculpture
$1,000 Sale Price / set
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Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Black Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiro Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold, Brass

Contemporary 'Three Eyes' Sculpture Amber Glass, Brass 24kt Gold by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). This sculpture is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold, Brass

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Christian Caudron Large Contemporary Sconce Alabaster and Brass Gilded Fine Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alabaster, brass and gilded gold wall lamp designed and produced by Christian Caudron, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015*, in his Parisian workshop. This sconce, part of the Bridge ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies, 2022
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 11 dragonflies. Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Philippe Berry Sculpture Sans Les Mains
Located in Hudson, NY
Philippe Berry (French, 1956-2019), number 2 of an edition of eight, entitled: ''Sans les Mains'' (Without Hands), 1996, cast aluminum, initialed ''P.B.'', dated, and inscribed ''Fon...
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1990s French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Aluminum centerpiece sculpture by NP2 Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Lugo, IT
Aluminum centerpiece sculpture by NP2 Nerone and Patuzzi. Casting defect. Used but in good condition. Thank you.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Collection of Marble Spheres
Located in Queens, NY
Group of 13 of various size marble spheres (PRICED EACH)
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Accent Lull No115 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Accent Lull No115 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded for...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Authentic Tiger Skull Mounted on Brushed Steel Base, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Authentic tiger skull mounted on Lucite stem with brushed steel base, American, 1970s (this piece was decommissioned from a museum). It is beautifully moun...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Plate with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown Plate with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The Plate contains 8 dragonflies. Modern plate...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 45 x D 120 x H 150cm Materials: Solid Bronze. V.Brokkr produces limited edition objects using traditional silversmit...
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2010s Australian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Sculpture blue enamel with modern curved lines. Base is Koa Wood. 7 long x 4.63w x 2.88 No signature. Preowned original vintage cond...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel

Louis Vuitton Bronze letters Store Display
Located in New York, NY
Hardly ever seen Original bronze letters from renovation of a Louis Vuitton store in Paris France. This came to the US from France over 25 years ago. Ver...
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20th Century French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Ettore Sottsas Demistella Console in Briar, Polychrome Marble, Wood
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Indonesian Stone Coin on Stand, Large
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved stone coin from Indonesia, white color. Round center. Mounted on a black metal stand. Dimensions: 30 inches in diameter, 3 inches thick. Height: 35 inches (mounted on a...
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

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