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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Planter Bowl Grande in Black Quartz
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Lladró Dragonfly Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects Collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Judith Leiber minaudiere, clutch and/or purse. It depicts a small rectangular metal box wrapped with an ocean blue palette, green, yellow, brown and beige color paper illus...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Metal
James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
Sculpture Decorative Vase Vessel Abstract White Carrara Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white Carrara marble.
Vase dimension: L 28, W 19, H 61 cm. Available in different marbles.
Limited edition of 35.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Purple, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, purple, turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available.
Col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Willow Basket Niche, Portego, Handmade in Italy
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Niche is a basket made from willows harvested in Vicenza area, Italy.
Mario Brocchi is the maker who grows and weaving this natural material, extremely as flexible when it's wet as ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
21st Century Penelope Washcloth Holder in Canvas & Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Penelope collection now has its own wash clothes holder.
Perfect also for sunglasses and sunscreen, the resistant and waterproof leather joined with the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Murano Glass Rostrate Sky Blue Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass bowl, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers of var...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Gold Giltwood Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold giltwood hand-painted rectangular box by Sezzatini, in the modern style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great piece for small items or ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
A set of 5 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic. Choose those or change colors!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cigar Box two-tone stripes on the lid fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table cigar box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and hand engraving, with two-tone stripes on ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
20th Century Gübelin Wecker Tischuhr Bronze Vergoldet 8 Tagewerk Datum
By Guebelin ( Gübelin )
Located in Epfach, DE
Gübelin Wecker oder Tischuhr von Gübelin Schweiz um 1960-1970
Bronze vergoldet in quadratischer Form mit erhabenen Vierecken in Matt -und Glanzvergoldung
Der Wecker oder die Tischuhr...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Bronze
French Glazed Ceramic Mustard Jar
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-painted in a cream tone with a light glaze that gives off a soft, understated sheen.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble.
Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Wooden Christmas Tree Set CEDAR – Cedar
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The handcrafted solid cedar Christmas tree set is designed to complete your holiday theme with a warm and natural atmosphere. Inspired by the natural structure of cedar wood, the abs...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Ash Glazed Vase with Seeding Grasses
By Mike Dodd
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish ash glazed stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with seeding grasses by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The heavily ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase with a slender neck. Blue and purple glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase with a slender neck.
Blue and purple glass.
Approximately 1970.
Label.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 27.0 cm x W 9.0 cm x D 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Aire G Table Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It is a design clock that can be displayed on a modern furniture of minimalist style. It is an ideal piece for design houses , modern flats and offices.
Aire G table...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Color Number 3 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Color Number 3 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: Diameter 27 x H 42 cm
Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; mono-color (interior and external in ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tempo Sospeso Sculpture
By Silvia Garau
Located in Milan, IT
Resting on a square PVC base, five ceramic elements connect and converse in an extraordinary game of shapes, lights, and shadows. Named after the Italian words for "Time suspended", ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bowl Vessel Solid Block Imperial Grey Emperador Marble Contemporary Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon".
Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Classic Bowl Small in Pyrite
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Chrome-Plated Metal Vase by Disciplina Studio
By Disciplina Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from welded and chromed steel, this vase combines a common material with a rough technique and an intentionally crude finish to yield a refined and beautiful functional object. ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Exceptionally Cubist Murano Glass sculpture by Loredano Rosin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare cubist Murano glass sculpture of a panther.
Fabricated by Loredano Rosin in the late 80's.
This sculpture is hand blown.
Originally signed wit...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Susan Rowland Modern Painted Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern painted bronze horse sculpture hand-crafted by Susan Rowland (American, b. 1940). The horse has horsetail hair on its head and metal added to its...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category
2010s South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Pair of Low Candlesticks with Iris Design, Gilt and Patinated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low candlesticks with iris design, gilt and patinated metal.
Pair of contemporary low candlesticks with iris design in gilt and patinated metal, 20th century.
Candlestick: ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Iside I21, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size M
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases
French, 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 50cm
Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Ormolu
Sculpture by Dick Shanley, circa 1984, Tall Wood Sculpture, USA, Laminated Wood
By Dick Shanley
Located in New York, NY
Tall laminated wood sculpture of a woman, "Ellie," by Dick Shanley, circa 1984, USA. The platform is missing.
This is a very beautiful tall sculpture. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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).
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gwen Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass, Alabaster
Located in Torslanda, SE
Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Ceramic Vase "PALOMA" Black Glazed by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase PALOMA white glazed finished
cod. B003 S
measures:
Height 120.0 - Diameter 25.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8.5" W x 3" D.
About the ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Signed, Set of 2 Clear and Amethist Crystal Vases, France, 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat. This models are produced from 1987 to 1994. Both vases having flat tear dropped shaped body's. One vase is full body cl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Cabbage Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Cabbage Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Minenhle Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Cabbage Jewelry Box is a captivating piece of ceramic art that celebrates the charm of nature through a playful yet elegant design. Standing 8 inches high, 5 inches long, and 5 inches wide, this unique box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bowl Vase Vessel White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing.
Dimensions: Big L 56 x W 27 x H 12 cm.
Also available: Small L 35 x W 17 x H 8 cm. and Medium L 45 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Italian Silver Plate Modernist Tumbler Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely tall silver plate vase crafted by the Italian silversmith designer B.F. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The design features a streamlined tumbler geometric shape ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Resin Clear Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Picture showing M size.
When order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Collection of 5 Modern Geometric Vessels Handcarved Rough Textured Planes Linear
Located in Bronx, NY
"Collection of Vessels — No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6"
J.M. Szymanski
2024
Vessels No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 make up this unique collection. Designed to be displayed together. Mathematically designe...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mini Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal mini water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass hand-molded entirely by the artist. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Saxbo Lidded Stoneware Jar by Erik Rahr, Mottled Brown Glaze
By Saxbo, Erik Rahr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lidded stoneware jar with a rich mottled brown glaze, designed by Erik Rahr
for Saxbo.
Signed with the monogram E.R. and the Saxbo mark.
Year: 1921-1949.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Silver-plated by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Monkos is a tealight holder designed by Jaime Hayon, a tableware piece made to be remembered. The details show the sophisticated crafting technique of metal, feature that makes Monko...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Dodo Bird Stone Sculpture
Located in Branford, CT
Dodo bird sculpture. Mounted on base. Carved stone with marble beak and feet.
H 15-1/4" W 10" D 10".
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1990s Alfredo Barbini Modern Black Murano Glass Paperweight depicting an Hand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This paperweight reflects the elegance and modern artistry of 1990s Murano glass while also carrying the signature style of one of the most renowned Venetian glassmakers of the 20th ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
By APPARATUS
Located in Tulsa, OK
Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus
Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel distills the visual language of ceremonial objects to i...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Emerald Green Clear Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Emerald Green Clear Etched Modern Vase, Tiny Flea Bite Bottom
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Faun with candle holder.
Materials: Patinated bronze Brown, signed and justified EA on the base.
Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de France award in the Sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari (光) ~ (n) light
This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to blend ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Marble Tray, Bidasar Tone with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Bidasar Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Bidasar Marble Tray with an unfinished texture. Rain forest Indian marble, also known as Bidasar, is the fine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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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