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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she sha...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1960 Giacomo Benevelli Modernist Cast Polished Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Giacomo Benevelli 1969 Cast Polished Aluminum Sculpture "6/12 James Benevelli 1969"
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Glass Sculpture "Spinnaker" by David Goldhagen
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning signed, hand-blown glass sculpture by Goldhagen utilizes a bold cool color palette with accents of warmer hues. Goldhagen, in his creative brilliance, creates a fluid d...
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Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Medium Bowl in Green Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of green. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Moor Head Special Edition, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Glass Vase in the Style of Zuccheri, Venini Murano 'Italy'
Located in Pasadena, TX
Glass vase in the style of Toni Zuccheri Rich orange, gold and white tones are blended in this circular vase that is attributed to Toni Zuccheri, Venini Murano (Italy).  
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Late 20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Atlantis, Objet d'Art - Architectural Artifacts and Crystal 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. An ornate decorative metal piece is the focal point forming a cascading...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Robert Chiazzo - Era Ruelland Ramié
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Robert Chiazzo - Era Vallauris A rare ceramic vase by Robert Chiazzo. This hand-built, sculptural piece features a flattened, asymmetrical silhouette with...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above and below. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 8 x 8.8 high cm. 2.8. Weight ...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gucci Silvered and Gilded Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of timeless luxury to your interior with this exquisite Gucci-designed picture frame, a true masterpiece from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Crafted in It...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Gold Plate

Ivan Avoscan, Bronze Sculpture, Concrete Composition
By Ivan Avoscan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ivan Avoscan, French sculptor (1928-2012) Bronze sculpture, concrete composition. Made of reddish brown patinated bronze. Signed Avoscan. France, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes. A brand new collection designe...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Amazing Mercury Sculpture in Bronze 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Mercury sculpture in bronze H: 190cm 20th century Lost wax and patinated bronze reproduction of the Mercury sculpture by Giambologna. The ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Love Carrot Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of "The Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered. Biography Massimo Giacon was born in...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
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. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Impressive Pair of Artisan Neoclassical Malachite Urns 20th-Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstopper...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Candle Snuffer, Made from Silver, Gold and Patinated Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle snuffer, made from silver, gold and patinated metal, contemporary work. A delicate and artistic candle snuffer, designed to extinguish candles with grace. Made from silver, g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chandelier 3 bras Garance Vallée X MONOPRIX, métal et bois France Série Limitée
Located in London, England
La collection exclusive de Garance Vallée en collaboration avec Monoprix présente un magnifique chandelier à trois bras, alliant harmonieusement le bois et le métal. Cette pièce embl...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Stephane Galerneau Paris Oversized Gilded Bronze Leaf Dish 1990s
Located in CA, CA
Stephane Galerneau oversized decorative leaf dish in gilded pewtebronzer. Galerneau's distinctive sculptural design is emphasised by the scale and the quality in this dramatic piece...
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1990s French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Signed Feliciano Bejar Green Cut Glass Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cut glass and brushed aluminum table sculpture by Feliciano Béjar (1920-2007), Mexico, 1990's. His art sculptures dating from the 1960's through 1990's uses glass ground with either...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Leather Cigar Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
For poker nights. A Compact design with a single cigar rest, this piece serves both as an ashtray and support for the cigar. It is made out of polished stee...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil. A beautiful piece of handmade contemporary design with a finishing technique that dates back millennia. This bowl is hand turned...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000615 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
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 ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pietra Box Arabescato & Antico by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Hand-Blown Murano Shell in Amber with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano shell in amber radiates timeless elegance, crafted by Venetian artisans with meticulous care. Its warm, golden hues are enriched with 24-karat gold dust, creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

La Borne 1970 Brown and Black Checkerboard Large Ceramic Bowl or Cup
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Realised circa 1970 original black and brown large stoneware ceramic bowl or cup Perfect condition Signed at the base Measures: Height 14 cm Large 25 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sea Head Water Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Italian Murano Glass Elephant
$480 Sale Price
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Blue Acid Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available Colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Peter Simpson Signed British Uk Studio Pottery Bowl Organic Nature Form Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful free-form organic bowl vessel by acclaimed British potter Peter Simpson. Simpson's works, such as this early piece, are inspired by organ...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase Supreme in Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase is a masterful embodiment of elegance and inspiration, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. It captures the essence of refined luxury, in its wide, robust form,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese is a striking example of mid-century Italian glass artistry. The bowl embodies the sleek, minimalist lines and bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage, Crown Devon Ewer, Decorative Jug, 3322, Rouge, Gold, Pearlescent
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Crown Devon ewer. A decorative jug, #3322 in a rouge and gold finish with pearlescent inside and dating to the mid-20th century. ...
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20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Asprey London Massive Modernist Decorative Vase in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Silver vase designed by Asprey of London. A gorgeous oversize spherical decorative vase, created in London England by Asprey. It was crafted with m...
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Early 2000s English Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s Crafted with intricate detail, this decorative striped glass bowl is perfe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Baccarat Signed, Equise Large Ginkgo Bamboo Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat clear crystal Ginkgo bamboo vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo biloba leaf. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

White Lilac Marble Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Marble "Eclipse" Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious white marble with deep purple and lilac veining, this stunning b...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Thomas Suby Carved Duck Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Suby carved duck sculpture. Represented by Breckenridge Art Gallery/ Breckenridge Colorado. This piece probably dates to the Mid-1980s. Beautifully ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Modernist Round Vase by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Modernist round vase by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Massimo Giacon Ceramic Sculpture Love Carrot by Superego, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Limited edition earthenware sculpture in two pieces, representing a rabbit holding a carrot designed by Massimo Giacon. Polychrome ceramic from the collection “The pop will eat himse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Casa Planter No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in Sorbet Pink Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Casa Planter No1
Casa Planter No1
$961 / item
Suzani Hand-Painted Iron Vase
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your decor with this stunning Suzani hand-painted vase, crafted on iron with intricate detailing. Inspired by traditional Suzani patterns, this vase is more than just a decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
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...
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1990s German Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Salviati Murano Glass Vase “Sommerso” Signed
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Massi...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte- Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center. It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte 1960s Mirrored crystal Perfect condiction Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
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1960s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modernist Model 2RA007 table alarm clock made by Bulova in Japan. A transparent Lucite body holds the blue clock face and wind-up mechanism and is set in...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gigantic Hand Sculpture Goldleaf Plated by M. Treml, Austria, 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture made by renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An extraordinary, gigantic floor standing "hand" sculpture (just see the size...
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2010s Austrian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Pyrite

"Red Passion", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
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. Glass f...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Raaquu Mizu Raku Pottery Trinket Bowl - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Mizu ( 水 ) ~ (n) water Our Mizu bowl comes with 3 short legs. It would look elegant on its own or as a keeper of trinkets or potpourri. This Mizu bowl is the kind of piece to creat...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Italian Silver Plate Modernist Tumbler Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with this rare, exceptional silver-plated vase, a masterpiece crafted by renowned Italian silversmith B.F. in the 1980s. Exuding elegance and sophistication, its ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Iridescent Blue Bottle Shaped Art Glass Vase with Peacock Feather Trailing
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tall and stylish iridescent blue bottle shaped art glass vase with trailed peacock designs dating from the 20th century. The hand-blown vase is of tall slender shape and is beautiful...
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20th Century British Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

New Modern Flower Vase in Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ed Edward Moulthrop Signed Large Turned Figured Tulipwood Centerpiece Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A magnificent work by 20th century master wood-turner/artist Ed Moulthrop who is recognized as the father of modern woodturning, and credited with moving woodturning from a simple cr...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Tobacco Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size small, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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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