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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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...
Brass
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
$3,304Sale Price|20% Off
vertical Sculpture in Stone and Metal, Spinzi totem
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Industrial Sculpture - Modern Totem - Contemporary Mechanical Art Totem sculpture by Spinzi, with elements in marble, stone and metal. The blocks include old gears from heavy machinery, parts of columns in travertine and limestone and discs/slabs in marble and ceppo stone...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Steel
$20,901 / item
Uno Sculpture by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Uno sculpture by Imperfettolab Limited edition Dimensions: 176 x 240 x H 180 Materials: fiberglass A ram, symbol of genesis and rebirth, seems to contemplate the room from its ...
Fiberglass
Functional Contemporary Cabinet Sculpture by the Italian Artist Paolo Lumini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning contemporary sculpture but also a functional cabinet by Paolo Lumini an Italian contemporary artist from Tuscany. Made in carved wood and bamboo.
Bamboo, Wood
Modern Cubist Bronze Guitar Sculpture in Brown Patina
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Cubist bronze sculpture representing a stylized guitar. This brown patinated bronze sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base, combining geometric abstraction with a recogniz...
Bronze
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...
Carrara Marble
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$623 / item
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...
Paper
Solaris Limited Edition Wall-Hung Sculpture in Bronze by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Solaris Limited Edition Wall-Hung Sculpture in Bronze by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 7 Pieces + 2AP Dimensions: D 25 x W 221 x H 221 cm. Materials: Bronze. Solaris is a wall-hung s...
Bronze
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 4.5 x D 12 x H 15 cm Materials: Solid Bronze. V.Brokkr produces limited edition objects using traditional silversmit...
Bronze
Dark Kukkii Sculpture 3 Flowers by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Kukkii sculpture 3 flowers by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Black stained oak, natural oil waxed walnut Dimensions: W 75 / 60 / 40 cm, D 10 cm, H 34 / 42 cm Also available:...
Oak, Walnut
$2,847 / item
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Entry by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Entry by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 3 x D 10 x H 92 cm Materials: Solid Bronze. V.Brokkr produces limited edition objects using traditional silversmith...
Bronze
Curtis Jere Pop Art Strainer
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993, signed and dated, great vintage condition. Supersized C. Jere metal strainer wall sculpture from the company’s kitchen utensil series.
Metal
$19,417 / item
Rusted Dreams, Sculpture by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
Rusted dreams - sculpture by Atelier Haute Cuisine Dimensions: 200 x 200 cm Materials: Iron Atelier Haute Cuisine transformed an old swimming po...
Fiberglass
$517 / item
Core 2 Wine Bottle Holders by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Core 2 wine bottle holders by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 29 x D 11 x H 29 cm Materials: Concrete Each piece is handmade. Core 2 wine bottle holders is the fruit of a resear...
Concrete
$623 / item
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...
Paper
Dark Grey Sculpt Art Wave, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey sculpt art wave - mini by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L37,5 /W10 /H52 cm Materials: sustainable paper mass Sculp Wa...
Paper
Light Kukkii Sculpture 3 Flowers by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Kukkii sculpture 3 flowers by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: black stained oak, natural oil waxed walnut Dimensions: W 75 / 60 / 40 cm, D 10 cm, H 34 / 42 cm Also Available...
Oak, Walnut
One of a Kind Signed Bronze on Wood Sculpture Titled "Ask a Question"
Located in North Miami, FL
This more contemporary sculpture is dated 06 and the signature is hard to read but the initials are RW. It is one of a kind. The wood looks like walnut and the man holding the question sign is bronze. The horse legs in a gallop pose raise the question of an uncertain answer. This represents our times clearly; we are all galloping fast holding a question mark. Where are we going or heading? The man holding the sign ask a question...
Brass
$13,592 / item
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: W 35 x H 119,4 cm. Materials: Walnut. Various sizes are available by commission. Price will depend on size. 119,4...
Walnut
Dark Kukkii Sculpture 1 Flower by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Kukkii sculpture 1 flower by Antrei Hartikainen. Materials: Black stained oak, natural oil waxed walnut. Dimensions: W 75 / 60 / 40 cm, D 10 cm, H 34 / 42 cm Also available...
Oak, Walnut
$10,873 / item
Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: W 40 x H 119,4 cm. Materials: Ebonized oak. Chandler McLellan I was born in 1993 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am a t...
Oak
$8,990 / item
Rinocerontico Knob by Salvador Dalí
By Ramón Úbeda
Located in Geneve, CH
Rinocerontico Knob by Salvador Dalí 1937 Dimensions: 13 x 19 x 24 h cm Materials: Cast bronze Three solid parts fused together by lost-wax casting in bronze and assembled to ...
Brass
$4,872 / item
Brass Clay Disc S2 by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass clay disc S2 by Onno Adriaanse. Hand-sculpted, 2022. Edition: limited edition of 8 for every metal finish. Dimensions: Ø 60 cm x 4 cm Materials: oak wood and brass. Also a...
Brass
$9,566 / set
Set of 3 Fossus Sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Fossus sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Linden wood, natural oil wax, stain, lacquer, iron wool & winegar mixture Dimensions: Width 20-90 cm Depth 5-10 cm Height...
Wood
$13,868Sale Price|50% Off
Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
Composition
Coffee Sculpt Art Wave, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee sculpt Art wave - mini by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L37,5 /W10 /H52 cm. Materials: sustainable paper mass Sculp Wall A...
Paper
$623 / 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...
Paper
Set of 2 Sculpt Art Triangle, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculpt art triangle, Mini by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 37,5 /W 10 /H 52 cm. Materials: sustainable paper mass. Scu...
Paper
Coffee Sculpt Art Triangle, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee sculpt art triangle - mini by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 37,5 /W 10 /H 52 cm. Materials: sustainable paper mass. Scu...
Paper
$5,436 / set
Pair of Fondamenta Sculptures by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Fondamenta Sculptures by Imperfettolab Limited Edition Dimensions: 22 x 16 x H 58 Materials: Aluminum, Resin Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter T...
Aluminum
$3,922 / item
Small Fiori Sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Fiori sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Flowers (Linden wood), baseplate (Ash/maple) Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 150 - 170 cm The Fiori sculpture composes of slender...
Ash, Maple
$1,915 / item
Nokta Accessories IV by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta Accessories IV by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural stone, black paint coating on metal We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form unde...
Stone, Metal
$6,084 / item
Balik Sculpture by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Balik sculpture by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 78 x D 9 x H 45 cm Pedestal W 78 x D 9 x H 21 cm Without Base Materials: Massive Linden, Natural Wood Oil, Rusted Metal Base Original sculpture work of the designer. BALIK, is a sculpture consisting of a massive linden tree and a pair of metal...
Metal
$6,084 / item
Balik Sculpture by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Balik sculpture by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 78 x D 9 x H 45 cm Pedestal W 78 x D 9 x H 21 cm Without Base Materials: Massive Linden, Natural Wood Oil, Rusted Metal Base Original sculpture work of the designer. BALIK, is a sculpture consisting of a massive linden tree and a pair of metal...
Metal
$6,472 / item
Lolo Special Edition by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo special edition by Studio Yolk. Unique - one of one. Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm. Materials: alder wood. Lolo is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - ...
Wood
$5,825 / item
My Moon by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
My Moon by Studio Yolk Unique one of one Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm Materials: Bio resin Each month, the lunar cycle goes from a full moon to a new moon, m...
Resin
Skyline Black Marble Sconce with Varying Rectangular Block by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Psicodelia Sconce by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 130 x W 15 x H 40 cm Materials: black marble Andrés Monnier, born in Guadalajara but based in Ensenad...
Marble
$6,472 / item
Large Fiori Sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Fiori sculptures - Large by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Flowers (Linden wood), Baseplate (Ash/maple) Dimensions: W 120 x D 60 x H 150 - 170 cm The Fiori sculpture composes of slen...
Ash, Maple
Light Kukkii Sculpture 1 Flower by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Kukkii sculpture 1 flower by Antrei Hartikainen. Materials: black stained oak, natural oil waxed walnut. Dimensions: W 75 / 60 / 40 cm, D 10 cm, H 34 / 42 cm. Also availab...
Oak, Walnut
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: light c...
Wood
Very Bearable Lightness of Bronze, Small Sculpture by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
The very bearable lightness of bronze - Sculpture by Atelier Haute Cuisine Dimensions: 150 x 120 x 130 cm Materials: Fiberglass Also available: Big size. Atelier Haute Cuisin...
Fiberglass
Dark Grey Sculpt Art Face, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey sculpt art face - miniby 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L37,5 /W10 /H52 CM Materials: sustainable paper mass Sculp wall ...
Paper
Set of 2 Sculpt Art Wave, Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculpt art wave, mini by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 37,5 /W10 /H 52 cm. Materials: sustainable paper mass. Sculp ...
Paper
$10,394 / set
Set of 2 Fiori Sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 fiori sculptures by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Flowers (Linden wood), baseplate (Ash/maple) Dimensions: W 120 x D 60 x H 150 - 170 cm, W 60 x D 60 x H 150 - 170 cm T...
Ash, Maple
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian designer, critic, painter and arch...
Ceramic
Concrete Grey Ceramic Balloon Sculpture by ArtArsouf, 3D
By ArtArsouf
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This Modern Concrete Grey Glossy Ceramic Balloon Sculpture is a handmade 3D real life balloon size. An art collectors piece that will upgrade every room. Its Vivid glossy color enhan...
Ceramic, Clay, Coating
21st Century Sculpture Marble Centerpiece "Coupe" by Arch. Pierre Gonalons
Located in massa, IT
Marble centerpiece "Coupe" in Giallo Siena & Grande Antique designed by Arch.Pierre Gonalons & produced by Up&Up for Excelsior Collection. Diam. cm 45x 17 h
Marble
$8,284 / item
Cube Thunder Acoustic Furniture by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Cube Thunder Acoustic Furniture by SB26 Dimensions: W 38 x D 48 x H 52 cm Materials: St Laurent & Arabescato marble legs, leaf gilding, leather. Weight 25 kg. Based on the Cube (aco...
Marble
Set Of 6 Long Flat Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 6 Long Flat Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Between 8 and 30 cm approximately. Materials: Raw brass. Long flat jewelry in solid brass, handmade and de...
Brass
$2,718 / item
Fondamenta Sculpture by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fondamenta sculpture by Imperfettolab Limited Edition Dimensions: 22 x 16 x H 58 Materials: Aluminum Also available in resin. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. ...
Aluminum
$9,708 / item
Voyage Spatial by Abdo El Moudawar
Located in Geneve, CH
Voyage Spatial by Abdo el Moudawar Materials: Black Acrylic frame structure covered with around 600 pcs of 4mm thick black acrylic Mirrored dark glass for the front. Black acrylic back cover. Concealed mirrors...
Mirror, Acrylic
$1,915 / item
Nokta Accessories I by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta accessories I by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural stone, walnut We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form understanding and brought i...
Stone
$1,915 / item
Nokta Accessories II by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta accessories II by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural stone, oak We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form understanding and brought it t...
Stone
$1,915 / item
Nokta Accessories III by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta accessories III by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural stone, white paint coating on metal We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form unde...
Stone, Metal
$5,924 / item
Love by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Love by Davide Medri Materials: stainless steel, glass mosaic Dimensions: 150 W x H 80 cm Davide Medri was born in Cesena on August 7th 1967 and graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, the Gino Severini State Mosaic Institute and the Albevainer Professional Mosaic School. After various artistic experiences, with the meeting with the Dilmos gallery in 1997, the first furnishing accessories in mirror mosaics were created. Today's portfolio includes, in addition to glass mosaic mirrors...
Stainless Steel
$28,219 / item
Perspective by OS and OOS
Located in Geneve, CH
Perspective N1 by OS And OOS Edition: 3 + PT Dimensions: 110 x 45 x 178 cm Materials: Glass Perspective no.1 has the user act as the main interaction element for they are invit...
Glass
$4,012 / item
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk Unique - One of One Dimensions: 45 X Ø 35 cm Materials: Alder Wood LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and ...
Wood
$4,012 / item
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo object by Studio Yolk Unique one of one Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm Materials: Alder wood LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and me...
Wood