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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Luxury Decor Wooden Sculpture Lull No127 – Handcrafted by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Luxury Decor Wooden Sculpture Lull No127 – Handcrafted by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and solid,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No131 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No131 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No110 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Interiors – Designed by Joel E
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No110 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Werner Schmidt Toy Light by Woka Lamps, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Special hinges allow to adjust this lighting sculpture to several figures. Award-winner from the Woka Price competition at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1989, Chosen by...
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20th Century Austrian Modern Mounted Objects

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Acrylic

Pair of vases attributed to Bertoncello Roberto Rigon
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of vases attributed to Bertoncello Roberto Rigon. Defects as shown in the photo. Available for individual sale by collectors. Good condition. Thank you.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Ceramic

Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Red Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embellish with uniqueness, beauty and charming any living area or bedroo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Gold, Brass

Modernist Pyrite Rock Specimen on Rectilinear Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
This glittering Modernist Pyrite Rock Specimen on Rectilinear Lucite Base originates from America, 20th Century. Features a beautiful natural cluster of Py...
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20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects

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Pyrite

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...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Rein Pendant 20"
Rein Pendant 20"
$4,700 / item
Contemporary 'Eye' Handcrafted Blue Crystal Sculpture Dia 17.6'' by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embellish with uniqueness, beauty and charming any living area or bedroo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Slice #1, Objet d'Art - Sliced Figurine with Hood Ornament on a Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

Contemporary 'Eye' Handcrafted Gold-white Crystal Sculpture by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embellish with uniqueness, beauty and charming any living area or bedroo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Slice #4 , Objet d'Art - Sliced Figurine with Wooden Column on a Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

A Tempered, Moulded and Mirrored Glass Radiator by Saint-Goban, 1937
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed by René-André Coulon, and entitled "Radiaver" this revolutionary design for a space heater which also has built in illumination boldly suggests t...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

Slice #3 , Objet d'Art - Sliced Figurine with Toy Horse & Cart on a Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

Collection of Rock Crystal Spheres
Located in Queens, NY
Group of 35 Rock Crystal Spheres (PRICED EACH) (vary between 2.5"-3" diameter)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Mounted Objects

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Stone

Midcentury Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Male Foundry Guss Barth Rinteen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bronze of a tall large nude Male. Arms extending forward. Foundry stamp Guss Barth Rinteln. Large 29.5 tall and heavy. In excellent condition.
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1950s European Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Summer Pear, Bronze Sculpture with Textured Golden Surface on Concrete Base
Located in Chicago, IL
An oversized bronze pear sits upon a circular concrete base in Mary Block's unique work entitled Summer Pear. This one of a kind bronze sculpture is perfe...
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2010s North American Modern Mounted Objects

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Cement, Bronze

Capperidicasa Italian Contemporary Ceramic Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
iTotem scultura portafiori e portacandela, con elementi in legno e ceramica ad incastro e componibili a piacere, provvisti di provette di vetro per fiori freschi. Smalto della cerami...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood

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

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Steel

Modernist Abstract Geometric Exotic Marble Sculpture, "Triangles", by Dan Bedik
Located in New York, NY
Full of verve and élan, this stunning and impactful abstract sculpture, entitled "Triangles" was realized by the esteemed American artist Dan Bedik in the Un...
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1990s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Marble

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

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Gold, Brass

Ettore Sottsass I Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
I vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered...
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1990s European Modern Mounted Objects

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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

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Gold, Brass

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 rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the MadeMuranoGlass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No6 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 i...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

'Raindrops' by Stewart MacDougall, Mounted Sculpture on Birch Base, c. 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Raindrops' by Stewart MacDougall was executed in early 2000's in Santa Barbara, CA, composed from birch and mirrored acrylic. Gorgeous dusty rose pink color with blue tinted mirror, complete on both sides mounted on a birch base. Acquired from the artist's estate. ABOUT THE ARTIST Stewart MacDougall was an accomplished furniture designer and artist across multiple disciplines, born in 1927 in Pasadena California. MacDougall attended the Chouinard Art Institute, later to be mentored by architect Rudolf Baumfeld, a student of Le Courbusier...
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Early 2000s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Brass And Black Resin Modernist Vase, Vessel, Object Sculpture MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall vintage brass modernist vase, sculpture or vessel with a black resin center on both sides is from the 60s. There is a raised modernis...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Christian Caudron, Large Contemporary Sconce, Alabaster, Fixings in Corten Steel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alabaster and corten wall lamp designed and produced by Christian Caudron, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015*, in his Parisian workshop. This sconce, part of the Bridge Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mounted Objects

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Alabaster, Steel

Lull No138 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Modern
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No138 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Modern Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No135 – NONO’s Art Piece for Luxury Interiors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No135 – NONO’s Art Piece for Luxury Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No128 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No128 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece ——— 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

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Hardwood

Lull No126 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Artisti
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No126 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoot...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No125 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No125 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Decor ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No122 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Modern Int
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No122 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Modern Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No120 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic H
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No120 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No116 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No116 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

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

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Hardwood

Lull No114 Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No114 Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Decor ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms an...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Luxury Wooden Sculpture Lull No109 – NONO’s Art Piece for Modern Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Luxury Wooden Sculpture Lull No109 – NONO’s Art Piece for Modern Homes ——— 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

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Hardwood

Lull No103 Modern Wooden Sculpture – A Statement Piece by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No103 Modern Wooden Sculpture – A Statement Piece by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and solid...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brass sailboat sculpture designed by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. The sculpture sits in a salad onyx base. Dimension: 40” wide, 47” ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Onyx, Brass

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl 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 spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. 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 but the Italian fragment sunray is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal

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

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Rock Crystal

Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture, From Ruth Horwich collection. Textures Canvas and Metal About Diane Cooper: Inspired by the visual culture in Japan,...
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1990s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

Ruler Selenite with Natural-Forming Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with 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 spare. It is then adorned with the baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal

Portafoto xl attribuito a Giò Ponti per Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Splendido portafoto xl attribuito a Gio Ponti per Fontana Arte. Ottime condizioni. E' composta da due vetri con due viti in acciaio rotonde a vista Grazie
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Glass

Large-Scale Teak Apple Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, large-scale teak apple sculpture on a Carrara marble pedestal. Has a solid brass connector which holds the apple to the marble. The apple is mad...
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1980s Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. 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 a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal

Ruler Selenite Mineral with Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite pillar with natural forming Baroque pearls on a Lucite base. Ruler Selenite is a single, prismatic crystal from Morocco that was formed in extensive beds by the evapor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Signed Abstract Arp Style Bronze Sculpture On White Carrara Marble Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This arresting and abstract vintage signed dark bronze sculpture has many variations of forms from the many angles. It has a very Jean Arpesque l...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Niels Helledie, Denmark, Unique Sculpture / Wall Relief, 1984
Located in København, Copenhagen
Niels Helledie (b. 1927), Denmark. Unique sculpture/wall relief in hand-painted and glazed stoneware. Dated 1984. Measures: 30 x 22 cm. Depth: 7.5...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Stoneware

Contemporary American Modern Circular Wood Sculpture on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern circular / disc wood sculpture on and ebonized stand.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

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Wood

Marble and Brass Curiosity Mounted Sculpture with Dice Die
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unique sculpture featuring a vintage die in solid brass atop a vintage marble base. We see this piece displayed on a coffee or side table amongst antique books. Would also make a gre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Mounted Objects

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Marble, Brass

Indonesian Stone Coin, Extra-Large
Located in New York, NY
A large hand-carved stone coin from Indonesia, round center. Smooth finish in flat white. Mounted on a 18" x 8" black metal stand.
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Mounted Objects

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Stone

Jim Martin Signed Stainless Steel Abstract Suspended Wall Sculpture
By Jim Martin
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and commanding signed stainless steel wall sculpture is a combination of combining old world with the Industrial, modern with ancient objects...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects

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Stainless Steel

Set of Three Decorative Cactus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Polished metal, excellent condition Can be sold separately upon request.
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Late 20th Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

Round Sculpture in Brass with Rectangular Base
Located in Queens, NY
Round Sculpture in Brass with Rectangular Base.
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20th Century Modern Mounted Objects

Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture was created in 2011. This piece is made of soda fired stoneware, saggar fired brick and steel. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer, Ken Baskin said; "Working collaboratively is based upon a spirit of dedication and generosity, excellent communication, similar levels of ability and an alignment of passion and vision. Most importantly, the group must have mutual trust and respect. Without question, we all hold each other in the highest esteem. I have the utmost respect for everyone involved in The Crucible Project." This sculpture is signed by both artists and ships directly from the Crucible Show inventory located in Montevello, Al. (Literature: "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Outside In, Collaboration" pgs. 106 - 121 / "Ladle Presentation" pictured on pg. 119) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic, Rick Hirsch has earned an international reputation. He has achieved this recognition by engaging in numerous diversified professional activities. Through efforts in university teaching, exhibits, writing, lecturing and researching he has risen to worldwide prominence. In 1975, Hirsch co-authored a book entitled Raku, published by Watson-Guptill. This was the first comprehensive text to address the new innovations developing in the west that were transforming traditional Japanese Raku. Also, in the same year, Hirsch became a founding faculty member of The Program in Artistry at Boston University. Currently, Hirsch is a Professor Emeritus at The School for American Crafts which is a part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. His university teaching career now spans well over four decades. Repeatedly, Hirsch has participated in several milestone exhibitions and publications. Significant shows include; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; Echoes: Historical References in Contemporary Ceramics; American Ceramics Now; Raku: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression; and Convergences: The Presence of the Past in Contemporary American Ceramics. Frequently his work appears in book and magazine publications, such as; Overseas Contemporary Ceramic Art Classics by Baiming, China; Raku Investigations into Fire by David Jones, England; The History of American Ceramics from 1607 to the Present by Elaine Levin, New York; World Contemporary Ceramics by Baiming, China; and Firing, Philosophies within Contemporary Ceramic Practice by David Jones, England. Several museums have included his work for their permanent collections. These include; The Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; The Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta; The Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri; The Taipei County Yinko Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; and the George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto, Canada. In 1984, Hirsch was elected as a permanent member of The International Ceramics Academy, a worldwide organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. A recipient of a William J. Fulbright Research Scholar Award in 2002, Hirsch has also received several Individual Artists Grants. Most recently he was honored by The Rochester Institute of Technology, with the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholarship Award. Recently Hirsch collaborated with Dr. Scott Meyer on his biography, the book is entitled With Fire: Richard Hirsch and is published by The Cary Graphic Arts Press at RIT, ISBN-13: 978-1-933360-97-3. Amid the ever-shifting sands of change and new trends that is prevalent in contemporary ceramics, Richard Hirsch has maintained his steadfast personal aesthetic and continues to make a significant contribution to his field. Ken Baskin Brief Bio: Kenneth Baskin received his BFA from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and earned his MFA from University of South Carolina. Presently he holds the position of Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 2007 Baskin was honored as one of the recipients of one of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Emerging Artist Awards. Recently he was honored by being selected for a solo exhibition of his ceramic sculptures at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; in conjunction with this exhibition he was also invited as a visiting artist, workshop instructor and lecturer at: Tainan National University of the Arts in Tainan, Taiwan and National Taiwan University of the Arts in Taipei. Baskin’s work has also been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Baskin’s creative research was the topic for an essay titled “20th Century...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Daffodils hanging sculptural brass light or lamp
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
Neither lamp nor mirror, or maybe both, Daffodils is a mysterious bright object calling to mind the unique daffodil shape, from which it takes the name. The structure is made of a sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Modern mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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