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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked
Located in Vienna, AT
Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Decorative Objects

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Iron

Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head" Bruno Cassinari Italy, 1970 Bronze Sculpture Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base Limited Edition 13/28 Excellent Condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, & Moss Agate Table Box, Vermeil Hinge, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, and Moss Agate Table Box with Vermeil Hinge, Circa 1970s A refined and sculptural Italian table box dating to the 1970s, expertly composed of thr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Silver

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

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Marble

Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

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Resin

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vases with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pink and Gold Infused Ribbed Murano Glass Sommerso Bud Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning pink Murano ribbed gold-specked glass Sommerso bud vase. 24K gold leaf is infused into cristallo glass under high temperatures inside special glass-making furnaces, result...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Modern Vase Genke CS1 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Steel

A Large White Shaped Onyx Bowl Or Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Offered for sale is a large and exquisite hand-carved onyx bowl, polished to a refined luster and natural elegance. This sculptural piece features bands of translucent and semi-opag...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

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Onyx

Votive Holder in Clear Quartz Large by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Lalique Signed Crystal Anemone Perfume Bottle, France 2005
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this high-end crystal anemone perfume bottle, made and signed by Lalique.  The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique, takes the form of two anemones on top...
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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Votive Holder in Selenite Classic by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Votive Holder in Selenite Large by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Modernist Mica Clay Smoked Fired Vessel w/ Bronze Lid signed Carol Green
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist vessel, hand-spun from mica clay and smoke-fired, showcases the innovative artistry of American ceramist Carol Green. Crafted in circa 1985, the piece feature...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y 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 pi...
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1990s European Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Marble Heart Box by Ducceschi
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage marble heart shaped box. Swivel top with beautiful natural veining and gray coloring to the stone. Perfect for using as a jewelry box. Made in Italy by Ducceschi, original ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

48"x27" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Aged Brass #681
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged brass, stainless steel. Measures: 48" X 27". Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using brass and stainless steel wire. The brass is aged to give the sculptur...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Wire

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000832 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional geometric Lucite or acrylic decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Plexiglass, Acrylic

"Birdman" Bronze Sculpture by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí­, Fonderie Rudier 1
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Salvador Dalí bronze sculpture, signed and stamped by the renowned Rudier Foundry in Paris. In this exquisite piece, Dalí presents the transformat...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Fold...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Marble

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette. Crafted in Italy by master g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Raaquu Tori Raku Ceramic Bird Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This decorative bird figurine could sit pretty on your work desk, mantle, countertop, or console table, adding an air of nature inside your home. This chirpy piece just oozes a free ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 10 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase Soft Resin Red Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Murano Art Glass Picture Frame with Multicolor Murrine, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Murano art glass picture frame was hand-crafted in Italy circa 1990. Murano mosaic Murrine plaques adorn the picture view of the frame, which features an L-shaped Plexigl...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze rabbit sculpture by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ, Paris, Susse Freres Foundry, France, 1920-1928. Rabbit, head turned. Just 7 copies edited. Rare. Bronze with dark gr...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Raaquu Sakana Raku Ceramic Fish Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This figurine is perfect as a gift for the sea animal lovers, and fishing enthusiasts too! It would be a great addition to someone's growing collection. It could very well be a great...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Liquor Bottle Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Alchemica Bottle, a mesmerizing fusion of art and functionality...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
Located in Houston, TX
French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G. Gregoire.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

1980s Modernist Blue and Turquoise Murano Glass Vide Poche
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modernist Blue and Turquoise Murano Glass Vide Poche is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending functional design with vibrant color and elegance. Crafted from M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 5 Kawa Vases 04 & 05 Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is on...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000759 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This globe vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beautiful unpredictable finish. This vase would be the perfect centerpiece or an additio...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Raku 11 inches Large Globe Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece series by RAAQUU. This globe vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beautiful unpredictable finish....
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Raku 13.5in Large Oval Vase - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large raku fired vase centerpiece series by RAAQUU. A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter. Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment. Important: The final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique. Dimensions: large oval vase...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Archemide Seguso Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of the work of Archimide Seguso. The small vase of swirled blue and clear glass is signed with an etched signature. The last photo shows the vase under bl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Handmade Crystal Art Bowl – All'EDEN Black and Clear Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Black & Clear Art Glass Centerpiece for Modern Interiors Discover the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a bold expression of art...
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2010s Central American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Sculpture, head of a woman in light terracotta, Alex Waleij, Sweden early 1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful head of a woman, made in light terracotta by swedish artist/sculptor Alex Waleij. No 30/50, signed A Waleij
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Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this stunning sterling silver picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling patte...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel
Located in St Petersburg, US
Giacomo by Haand: A set of 2 travertine vases, each featuring a unique design with varying sphere sizes and tall flower holders. With dimensions of 10 cm (4") in width and 25 cm (10...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine, Marble

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version, and with a rotating mechanism. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collect...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000875 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
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2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Aluminum

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Small Candy Bowl in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in white and pearl. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite ca...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

All'EDEN Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Design
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines artistry and elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this clear crystal bowl fea...
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2010s Central American Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Mosche Bianche. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,174.

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