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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Igor Mitoraj Asclepios bronze
By Igor Mitoraj
Located in PAU, FR
Igor Mitoraj Asclepios - 1988 Green patina bronze and marble; engraved signature and numbering B289/ 1000 HC Bibliography: Igor Mitoraj Sculpture, Art - Objet, Paris, 1999, modèle si...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Woman's Head Blue 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.    
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occurred. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Picture Frame Medium Horizontal in Black Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Kathryn McCoy frame, adorned with black quartz crystals, is a perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty. The frame showcases the intricate structure and deep, rich tones of b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Nº 3 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic White Showtime Vase Collection by J. Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 3 contemporary glazed ceramic white showtime vase collection by Jaime Hayon Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 27 cm x H 42 cm The Showtime Vases are just as curren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Desimone Large Italian Pottery Vase, Abstract Gilt Patterns
Located in Miami, FL
Giovanni Desimone Large Italian Pottery Vase, Abstract Gilt Patterns Offered for sale is a large, abstract color and gilt Italian pottery vase ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Catherine Noll Arched Silver Plate and Gradient Lucite Sculpture Vintage
By Catherine Noll
Located in North Miami, FL
This special vintag tall lucite and silver plate elegant and organic arched sculpture was designed by Catherine Noll whose famous grandfather was Alexandre Noll. He was a well know sculptor who made fabulous sculptures out of carving simple wood. This sculpture which resembles a form of a horn was done in 1970. The arched form is lucite and the square base is silver plate. The lucite has gradients of gray tones as light hits it. It is organic modern with elegant lines. Catherine Noll was mainly a Parisian jewelry designer who started her illustrious design career back then. The materials she worked with in jewelry consisted of wood, ivory, Perspex and crystal. Catherine was in art school at the famous Beaux Arts when her noted and famous sculptor grandfather; Alexander Noll...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
Located in Recanati, IT
This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and mater...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Hand Blown Eagle Glass Bottle Sky Bird Animal Flying Wing Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Presenting the Eagle Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass creation by the esteemed Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece embodies the spirit of one of nature’s most magnificent creatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Short STACKED Asymmetric Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood

Hand Blown Murano Teardrop Vase in Lagoon Blue Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase embodies the pinnacle of Italian glassmaking artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this luxurious piece showcases the unparalleled skill and tradition pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Large Vetri d'Arte Centerpiece/ Bowl, Murano Glass, Opalescent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great very large, centerpiece/ bowl by the well known glass Murano master Seguso, signed Vetri D'arte as shown. Nice opalescent / white glass ribbed Iridato glass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.
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2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

MORTERO Decorative Volcanic Stone Bowl with Bronze Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative volcanic stone hand-carved bowl from Chimborazo volcano, with lathed bronze base & detail. Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecu...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Japanese Yugen Scented Large Candle Raku White and Black Ceramic
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yugen in Japanese literally means "slightly dark " and it stands for the charm of all the things that are in dim light. It means the dark light and the beauty of remaining in the dar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. It showcases a seamless transition from a clear glass bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Robert Lee Morris Hammered Copper Plates Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, Copper Hanging, 1980's, 36 Hammered Copper Plates, Signed Verso
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Glass vase in the style of Venini, Seguso, Vistosi
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass vase in the style of Venini, Seguso, Vistosi. Good condition. Thanks
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Luxury Vase #36 "Ensemble". Porcelain. 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

Porcelain

Christian Dior Plexiglass Lucite and Toile de Jouy Bowl Centerpiece, a pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning set of two decorative bowls, perfect for centerpieces or catchalls, was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The pieces were expertly crafted in France ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Picture Frame Medium Horizontal in White Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

1977 Crystal Vase Amethyst Small by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours, Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room. The vases are part of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Picture Frame Large Vertical in Pyrite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Picture Frame Large Vertical in Pyrite
Picture Frame Large Vertical in Pyrite
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Ron Schmidt Wall Sculpture Iron, Nail & Brass Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern iron, brass and nail Brutalist wall sculpture by Ron Schmidt circa 1960's. Fan pinwheel pattern. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3.5" d...
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1960s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Black Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amber with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase with 24-karat gold flecks brings a touch of the sunlit Italian countryside into your space. The vase's golden amber hue, reminiscent of the warm hues seen in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Murano Salviati Bullecante Army Green and Clear Apple Glass Sculpture or Object
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano Salviati bulbous glass apple sculpture, paperweight or object is a brilliant luscious army and green with tons of bubbles enclosed which is called bullecante. From the 1970s. The stem and leaf...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Olive Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vase epitomizes the balance of luxury and artistry, a creation that draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking traditions. Each piece is meticulously cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It is great ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Satin Medium Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin medium vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Dean Santner wood box / jewelry /decorative . Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wooden box by the well known Dean Santner .
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Porcelain Vase in the Style of Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A porcelain vase with black / white and gold designs of the Louis Vuitton Logo with Flower pattern. With a size and width that work wel...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Atria Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Atria contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with light green and blue. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Bronze sculptural bowl, 'Tortolina 1'
Located in London, GB
’Tortolina 1’ - a decorative sculptural bowl, hand crafted, moulded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. The object is intricately crafted leaving the artist delicately impri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Two Black Marble Carved Bowls Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large and small bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Set of 2. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 10 H cm Large: 30 D x 30 W x 15 H cm. Pro...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut Offered for sale is one Fendi Casa hand-blown vases manufactured in Italy by Vetri Artístico Murano. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A powerful and striking woodfired stoneware vase evoking the Peter Voulkos style of the 1960s, this piece is a superb example of Abstract Expressionism in ceramics. It embodies gestu...
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1960s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1999 Victor Rozo Last Supper Abstract Wood Sculpture Mexico DF
By Victor Rozo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Sculpture Last Supper Victor Rozo La Ultima Cena Hand carved solid wood. Oiled Wood. Signed Victor Rozo 1999 Mexico DF 1 thick x 8 h x 19 w Orig...
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1990s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

Contemporary Picture Frame Handmade Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Crystal photo frame of excellent craftsmanship and artistic quality. The crystal has been hand sculpted and has an intense and brilliant blue fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Brass

Sculpture of Venus in Resin and Metal Base, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Venus in resin and metal base, small model. Venus is the goddess of love, seduction and beauty in Roman mythology. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Three Colorful Graduated Inlaid Shell Abstract Pattern Concave Trays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three colorful graduated inlaid shell abstract pattern concave trays Attributed to the workshops of Maitland-Smith Retailed by Shawana Storey, San Francisco Three large scale, g...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Lalique Crystal Orchidee Vase Orchid Opalescent Clear
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Crystal Orchidee Vase Orchid Opalescent/Clear This vase measures: 9 wide x 7.5 deep x 6.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...
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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...
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20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects

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Vermeil, Silver

Feng Shui Bespoke Bonsai "Cascata", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Cascata Bonsai is inspired by the Niagara falls. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Sculptures are compos...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Love Art Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey urn pair, meticulously crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, epitomizes the fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted by the skilled hands of Zimhle,...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Luxury Vase #53 "Trophy". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted 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

Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century H: 260cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century H: 260cm 190cm x 70cm real height, lost wax casting. Origin Venice, private collection. Perfect for the outside or even for ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Indigo by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Art Glass Vase, signed
Located in New York, NY
Artisan hand blown Murano glass vase featuring striking colors of chartreuse and bark brown/grey. The colors forming rectangular frames surrounding the clear background. Signed on bo...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Still Life Bronze Sculpture 'Manzanas y Naranjas' by Rafael Muyor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rafael Muyor Spanish, Madrid, born 1943 Bronze Sculpture ‘Manzanas y Naranjas’ (Apples and Oranges ) Signed on the center bottom. A beautiful bronze sculpture of ‘Manzanas y Naranj...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Zen Bonsai "Majestic Tree", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The choice fell on Sophora Japonica, a beautiful native tree from Japan which the artist had already created for another client. The creation of th...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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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