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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble.
Bowl dimensions: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm.
Also available: Large L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm.
Ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Cloutier brother box
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmante boîte par les frères Cloutier, signées.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in red colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Victor Vasarely Vintage Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Dark & Disturbing Interpretation of 'The Little Mermaid' by Anonymous Danish Art
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Deconstructing the romantic and nationalistic feelings that Danes and tourists for that matter has for 'The little Mermaid' sculpture by Edvard Eriksen in Copenhagen - comes this rat...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Vintage Georg Jensen Black Pen Tray
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pen tray or desk organizer.
By Georg Jensen.
In black powder coated metal (we assume aluminum).
In the form of a rectangular tray with 2 scalloped sections.
Marked to the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gaudí Calvet Door Handle by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Calvet door handle by Antoni Gaudí
Dimensions: D23 x H11 cm
Materials: Brass
Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the arch...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vase, Medium in Green Guatemala Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pillar Candlesticks with Three Sizes, Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Spring tension holding up a pillar of wax wrapped around a fiber of cotton ready to be lit on fire.
Sizes:
Small diameter 1.5" x height 6-9/16" - $205.00
Medium diameter 1.5" x hei...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wicker Bamboo Tissue Box Cover Holder
Located in New York, NY
A wicker bamboo tissue box cover, circa 1970s. Box is all bamboo with a beautiful marque opening on top. Dimensions: 5.5" D x 10.25" W x 3.13" Height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Sven Hammershøi Ceramic Vase for Kähler with Organic Pattern
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sven Hammershøi Danish, 1873-1948
Unique ceramic vase created by Sven Hammershøi for Kähler in the 1920s.
This striking vase features sculpted organic patterns in a white glaze, acce...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
'Eternity', Abstract Sculpture by Anonymous Danish Artist, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An ornamental play on the Classic eternity symbol. This modernist sculpture by an anonymous Danish ceramist would serve as a fine focal point in any living room setting. It is execut...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Efesto Concrete and Blown Glass Candleholder 100% Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Efesto candleholder is a design product of craftmanship from the concrete accessories collection by Forma & Cemento. This candleholder is made of concrete and blown glass to crea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Ceramic Vase "MARY II" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic cup MARY II handcrafted in bronze, white glazed inside
cod. CP114
measures: Height 70.0 cm. - diameter 35.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary 'Pear' Sculpture Amber Yellow Crystal Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The sculpture evokes the romantic vision of two halves that perfectly complement each other once together and symbolize the indissoluble union. Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This make impossible to create two identical ones. The crystal has been worked by hand until to a smooth and luminous surface to obtain the shape of a pear. The crystal used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Wooden Bowl from Papua New Guinea
Located in Roma, IT
Its elongated oval shape recalls that of a canoe, it has two carved handles shaped like stylized animals.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwo...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Superb Huge Topaz Crystals On Albite With Quartz And Mica From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Topaz crystals on Albite with Quartz and Mica
Weight: 6 kg
Dimensions: H: 20 x W: 23 x D: 20 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Skardu District, Gilg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other
Sellette by Olivier de Schrijver, Carved and Stained Natural Wood, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sellette by Olivier de Schrijver, carved and stained natural wood, 20th century.
Carved and stained natural wood sellette from the 20th century by Olivier Schrijver.
H: 60cm, W: 29c...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Paper Bowl 3, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Luxury Vase Collection "Love and Feelings", Porcelain, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Perfume Holder with translucent enamel fired on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical perfume holder in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche, with screw cap, in a modern contemporary style. Diameter cm, 4,2 cm hig...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Rookwood Pottery, "Aventurine Glaze" Vases, Porcelain, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941.
Overa...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Glass "Carafe" Bottle/Decanter/Vase, by Ermanno Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a very rare Carafe by the well known Murano Master Ermanno Toso. Made for the Fratelli Toso studio.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
No.44 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.44 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee
One of a Kind
Dimensions: W 14.5 x D 6 x H 11.5 cm
Materials: Black Grogged Stoneware, Frost White Glaze
...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Venere V11, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White
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 co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vase by Rometti Umbertide
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic and rattan vase by Rometti Umbertide.
Defects as per photo.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Dog bowl hand painted porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Cement
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
Chandigarh IV - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Matte finish, ruthenium accessories. Inside drawers for jewelry, with fronts covered in white leather. Safe can be anchored to the wall w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Hand Blown Murano Box in Alexandrite with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano glass box features the captivating Alexandrite color, renowned for its enchanting color-changing properties. The glass's rich hues shift beautifully under diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Coppetta Carnevale Glass Bowl in Green by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in green with geometric textured surface. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Richard Chapman English Hand Turned And Stained Oak Wood Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine English hand crafted large turned and carved oak wood vase by Richard Chapman (b.1951) and dating from the 20th century. The large bottle shaped...
Category
1990s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
"Bishop" sculpture by F. Vial
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Bishop" in sculpted and painted massive ceramic.
Limited and signed piece by Florence Vial for Galerie Glustin Paris.
France, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina, Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Offered for sale is a Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006) Mini Cristina puzzle sculpture from 1969-1970. This sculptu...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel, Enamel
Tissue Box in Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate the everyday with this exquisite Polished Stainless Steel Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Each piece is meticul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Form Matte Glaze Natural Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern form natural tone vase in matte glazed finish. Add some modern shapes to your interior or design project.
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery Chess Sculpture Installation
By Kenneth Breeze
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery chess pieces and board sculptural installation comprising of six chess pieces and a hand-painted cut-out board. The chess pieces ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light green translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base....
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The infusion of golden amber lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication, which is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Tealight Holder, Varnished Silver Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Victoria Littlejohn Studio Pottery Organic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this stoneware vase by California potter, Victoria Littlejohn. It features a naturalistic, organic form with a squat profile, surface with vertical ridges, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel Le Pentac .
By Bernard Girette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Girette designer of this aluminum sculpture of 5 components that can be arrange in many different options creating a different sculpture any , time. Title " Le Pentac"
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Shallow Bowl with Brightly Colored Dots Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing Art Glass Hand Blown Bowl with dot pattern. This piece is signed B.T., and was acquired from a prominent Estate in Bel Air.
A complement to any cocktail table, console ...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Toni Zuccheri Murano Glass Paper Holder for VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
Toni Zuccheri paper holder for VeArt, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rather Large Carved Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rather large hand-carved white marble tray is a statement piece of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Its square form with tall tapered sides provides both elegance and pract...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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