Modern Decorative Objects
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A round bowl designed and manufactured in Murano by Mandruzzato, lovely colors and very good conditions overall, it also can be used as an ashtray. A Bowl by Mandruzzato is a remarka...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Large I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Bright Matisse cobalt blue
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
"White" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-.
This bowl is made of solid Italian verde antico marble with a brass-cladded bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Decorative Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Serving Dish, Punch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass serving dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Appealingly decorative fruit bowl with a bright app...
Category
1990s British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Nomon Eslabon Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ø30cm and 68cm length clock.
Inspired by jewelry design, where the curved rod holds the marble or natural walnut plate, giving the product a subtle lightness. Hands in walnut wood a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Console with Absolute Black Granite Contemporary Hand Sculpted Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. Horsehair accents help enhance the intrigue of the t...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Cut Steel, Steel
Barrel Form Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art Glass Vase
By Egizia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge barrel form Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art glass vase
Additional information:
Materials: Art Glass
Color: Silver
Brand: Egizia
Designer: Paola Navone
Period: 2010s
Sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Vase
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution.
Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Limited Edition Resin Sculpture of a Bondage Girl
Located in London, GB
Resin Erotic Sculpture of a Woman in Bondage
Kneeling and Tied Hands
In Antique White Finish
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An ode to modern sophistication, this exquisite emerald hue vase exudes a timeless elegance that can transform any space into a sanctuary of style. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Rossoe Bianco Vase 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Archimede Seguso Rossoe Bianco Vase 1950
This stunning Archimede Seguso Rosso e Bianco Vase, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1950, is a masterpiece of mid-century glass artistry. Fe...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Aluminum Rocket Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum rocket sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Morpho Anassibia with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Morpho anassibia is a stuffed embalmed butterfly in a frame.
Species Morpho anassibia blue.
19.5 x 25 cm.
Very good conditions!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Animal Skin
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Mottled Yellow Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built bowl is covered with a striking matte glaze in mustard yellow w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bonnie Config 3 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 140cm/55"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Agresti Gioia Jewelry Armoire
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire with inside safe. Numeric digital keypad and emergency key. Available in 4 finishing options; see information below for detail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
Our pieces are made by hand. One of...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Lalique signed Centre Piece, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has underst...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments.
A r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work.
Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust.
H: 49.5 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Yellow (Large Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask"
Gio Ponti
by Sabattini, 1978
Openwork metal sheet.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bone white porcelain hand latex glove mold.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Polished White Jewel Box in Bird's-Eye Maple with Gold-Plated Hardware
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Shiny white bird's-eye maple shiny jewel box with 24-karat pink gold hardware. Necklace on the top and removable tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary armored jewelry armoire safe covered in white and beige threaded leather. Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Set/5 Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hailey & Henry Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic vases and three pots, perfect ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Green Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lalique Amber Crystal Model of a Seated "Happy Buddha"
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Lalique limited edition amber glass model of a seated 'Happy Buddha', numbered 809/888.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
SITIERA Decorative Wood Bowl with Aged Bronze Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative lathed solid seike wood bowl, with aged bronze or stainless steel details.
Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecuador’s highest a...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant in Solid Brass, 90cm/35".
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each part is handmade, wether it be cast, milled, fabricated and finished from our Swedish workshop. With a combination of hand-brushed and polished surfaces, this solid brass fixture...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Modern Turquoise and White Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1980s Turquoise and White Murano Glass Centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Venini. This Round Centerpiece i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pila Bowl Red Travertine, Travertine & Emperador by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Bowl references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary design, this stacked bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Gyrowinder Watch Winder by Döttling
Located in New York, NY
Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Pair of Contemporary American Carved Wood Sphere Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary American carved wood sphere sculptures with a relief surface pattern of smaller spheres (PRICED AS Pair)
Small: 7.5" DIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tiffany & Co. Rock Cut Crystal Glass Dresser Box with Lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine crystal glass dresser or trinket box.
By Tiffany & Co.
In the Rock Cut pattern.
Comprising box and lid. All sides except the base of the box are covered in numerous angled ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tom" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch.
Green glass with applied prunts.
Etched signature on the bottom.
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bonsai "Jacaranda tree", Handmade in Italy, Unique piece, Signed by the artist.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist.
The sculpture was commissioned for the first time by a customer in Sicily, who had a specific request, namely a tree with purple, turquoise and silv...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany & Co Signed Crystal Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This contemporary Tiffany & Co crystal vase features a modern geometrical pattern design, making it stylish and elegant. The bottom of the vase is marked, " Tiffany & Co."
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail.
Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom.
More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Snow Globe Black White Chanel Number 5
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball with white bags on a white base, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Cairn Stool in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Maple
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Vertigo Short and Tall Black Onyx Stone Candleholders
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.9"
9.4" x 3.5" x 3.5"
A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of soli...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Simon Large Silver Plated Seven-Branched Candleholder by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seven branches of the candleholder by Borek Sipek design are pushing up with sinuous curves, as if they were shoots of a wild plant.
Borek Sipek (1949-2016) studied interior des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Green Glass Jellyfish
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage art glass jellyfish. Clear with a vibrant green jellyfish in the center. A great sculptural accent with beautiful detailing formed to create the details of the jellyfish.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
White Lei Lui Armoire in Birdseye Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry armoire in polished white bird’s-eye maple and 24-karat gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric opening device. Drawers and pull-out trays lined for jewelry. Six ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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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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