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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Slice #2 , Objet d'Art - Shrine with Found Objects on a Marble Base
By John Seubert
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...
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Pair of Mounted Antlers or Bookends on Chrome Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great pair o mounted antles. The pair rest on a square chrome base and are perfect decor for lots of places. A complement to flank a fireplace, console table, entryway, guest roo...
Chrome
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No113 – NONO’s Decorative Object for Modern I
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No113 – NONO’s Decorative Object for Modern Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoo...
Hardwood
Wooden Sculpture Lull No119 by NONO – Artistic Feature for Modern Interiors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Wooden Sculpture Lull No119 by NONO – Artistic Feature for Modern Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...
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...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Hardwood
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No139 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No139 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded ...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Hardwood
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...
Hardwood
Contemporary 'Three Eyes' Sculpture Amber Glass, Brass 24kt Gold by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò 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 ...
Gold, Brass
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...
Marble
Head Games, Objet d'Art with Marionette Head and Found Objects
By John Seubert
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 thin metal disc mounted to a wooden column. A severed...
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
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...
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Slice #4 , Objet d'Art - Sliced Figurine with Wooden Column on a Marble Base
By John Seubert
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...
Metal
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Red Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò 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...
Gold, Brass
White ceramics by Egidio Milesi, Milan
By Egidio Milesi, Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Lugo, IT
White ceramic by Egidio Milesi, Milan Small defect in one corner of the base. Good condition. Thank you.
Ceramic
Summer Pear, Bronze Sculpture with Textured Golden Surface on Concrete Base
By Mary Block
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...
Cement, Bronze
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Pink Glass, Brass and 24kt Gold by Ghirò Studio
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...
Gold, Brass
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Black Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiro Studio
By Ghirò 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...
Gold, Brass
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...
Hardwood
Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Plate with Dragonflies
By Costantini
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$552Sale Price|20% Off
White glossy ceramic balloon wall sculpture - Handmade by ArtArsouf
By ArtArsouf
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
ArtArsouf contemporary ceramic balloon sculpture, a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. The ba...
Ceramic
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...
Enamel
Round Sculpture in Brass with Rectangular Base
Located in Queens, NY
Round Sculpture in Brass with Rectangular Base.
Pair of glove warmers, Hilaire et Cie Grenoble France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of chrome glove warmers France 1940s Iron bases 18 × 13 cm Hilaire et Cie, Grenoble H 53 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
Steel
Evil Eye ceramic balloon wall sculpture - Handmade by ArtArsouf
By ArtArsouf
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
ArtArsouf contemporary ceramic balloon sculpture, a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Elevate your home styling with this ceramic evil eye...
Ceramic
$5,569Sale Price|20% Off
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
Glass
$1,271Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Brass Modernist Vase Or Vessel With Black Resin Center, 1960's Design
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...
Brass
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton
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...
Chrome
Reclaimed Wood Sculpture, Craquelure Textured Surface in Tiffany Blue
By John Seubert
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...
Carrara Marble
Fuchsia Pink Ceramic Balloon sculpture Handmade for wall, ceiling installation
By ArtArsouf
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. The balloon sculptures can be easily i...
Ceramic
$962Sale Price|30% Off
Extra-Large Hand-Carved Stone Coin Sculpture, Modern Design, Indonesia
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.
Stone
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".
Stone, Iron, Wire
Jim Martin Stainless Steel Abstract Suspended Wall Sculpture 2001
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...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No147 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No147 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded ...
Hardwood
Lull No142 Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No142 Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoo...
Hardwood
Lull No140 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No140 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded for...
Hardwood
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...
Hardwood
Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No137 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No137 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms a...
Hardwood
Lull No136 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Design – Created by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No136 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Design – Created by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded...
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...
Hardwood
Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Deco
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Decor ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lull No132 Wooden Sculpture for Interior Design – Crafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No132 Wooden Sculpture for Interior Design – Crafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay bet...
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...
Hardwood
Lull No130 Wooden Sculpture for Modern Spaces – Designed by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No130 Wooden Sculpture for Modern Spaces – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded for...
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...
Hardwood
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,...
Hardwood
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...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No123 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Ho
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No123 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
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,...
Hardwood
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...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Interior Design Wooden Sculpture Lull No117 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Wooden Sculpture Lull No117 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounde...
Hardwood
Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smo...
Hardwood
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No104 by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Interior Desi
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No104 by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Interior Design ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rou...
Hardwood
$15,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Interior Design Sculpture Lull No105 – Handcrafted by NONO for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Sculpture Lull No105 – Handcrafted by NONO for Luxury Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
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...
Hardwood
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...
Stoneware
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, ...
Alabaster, Steel
Christian Caudron, Contemporary Sconce, Onyx and Brass, Gilded with Fine Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Onxy, 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 Colle...
Onyx, Brass
Texas Star Table Sculpture by William Hoffman, 1977, Pottery, Signed, Mint
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pottery table sculpture by William Hoffman titled "Texas Star". Signed Hoffman, 1977. Mint condition.
Pottery