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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in Resin, Very Beautiful Black Bronze Patina.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina.
Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
Unique Heme Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique heme form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 16.5 x 5 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) Ivory...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Seguso Murano opalescent yellow decorative /jewelry lidded box .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful murano glass box in an opaline yellow color lidded / covered .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Natural, Black 3D Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand made dimensional bone box with hand set black centers. Rectangular pieces form a dimensional facade, lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table to store remote controls...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
Tree Vase with Brass by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Tree Vase is an unusual shape in a vase, with intricate brass and resin inlay on black. It is fun, elegant and its three branches open up to hold flowers.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique.
Color: Multi-color
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Bowl Pedestal in Smoke Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Green Water Container Blown by Natalia Criado Circular Round
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite piece from the wonder crystal collection, this handcrafted water container is a stunning fusion of clear and blue hues. Artfully blown from crystal, it features a spheri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Sail Shape White Statuary Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
James Bearden "Mystical Galaxy Chimes"
Located in New York, NY
“Mystical Galaxy Chimes,” a kinetic sounding sculpture in patinated and gold gilded steel, and glass enamel, with a reference to Gustav Klimt. From the Cathedral series by American artist James Bearden, 2017. Bearden's work was featured in a 2020 solo exhibition at the NY Design Center titled "James Bearden: Technical and Aesthetic Revelations," in an article in the January 2017 Interior Design Magazine...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Enamel, Bronze
Set of Contemporary Turquoise European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs.
Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven.
The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors.
Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Florida Bowl in Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Bowl in brass. This sublime cast brass mass is all wrapped up, giving rise to an exquisite fruit bowl. Something akin to the treasure found at the end of a rewarding peregrination. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...
Category
20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
Andrianna Sha...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Starry Pyramid by Oscar Tusquets and Pere Ventura for Exhibition-event Homo Faber celebrada en Venezia septiembre 2018.
Limited edition of 8
A pyramid shaped tabernacle.
Leather covered faces...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 14.5 x H 13 cm
Materials: Granite, aluminum.
2.5 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle created by clashing two stones with each other has been igniting fire over centuries. At the same time stones...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Bronze Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary decorative furnishings with an interactive design that engages, entices, challenges and inspires the observer on an...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase "ISOTTA" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
ISOTTA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in platinum
cod. GL010
measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Echo Hand Built Sculptural Multi-ring Ceramic Vase
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution.
Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Soapstone Amorfo 02 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 02 by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 15 cm
ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Lalique, Limited Edition Black Crystal "Dixie" Vase, France 1990s
By Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb limited edition black crystal "Dixie" vase. Signed Lalique France and numbered 451 out of 999.
In very good condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 21 x 21.5
Secure shipping.
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Geometric Honeycomb Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful crystal geometric honeycomb style paperweight or decorative object, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object (as shown) and a great piece for a desk, office, li...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Tall Bubble Vase in Black Textured Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room.
Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Orange Glass HInged Box with White Coral Top Black Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning vintage orange glass hinged box has a white piece of organic coral as the top. The inside is a black velvet interior. It is from the 70's and was sold at Sak...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) with handle circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). In th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Murano Glass Pair of Candlesticks by Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass pair of candlesticks by Alberto Donà, both signed.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 12 Italian Crystal Cups 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12 Italian cups serving
of the 20th century in cut crystal, with base and base in silver metal, relieved decoration alluding to the God Bacchus.
Brand na...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Tronador Square Black Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with hand-engraved and enamelled Arab-style ornament. Dimensio...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Fitz and Floyd Shell Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fitz and Floyd shell dish with raised shell detail at the base. Beautiful detail work and texture. Nice simple white glazed ceramic finish. Add some classic coastal style to your hem...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Tobacco Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Tobacco, size large, is an exquisite testament to Venetian artistry and innovation. Crafted using the revered battuto technique, this piece show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hyaline Quartz Brass Box
Located in Milan, IT
A whimsical interplay of form and material, this exquisite box showcases a rectangular silhouette in polished nickel-plated brass and a sublime hyaline quartz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Murano Glass Carafe, Iridescent Gold, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass carafe, iridescent gold, 20th century.
Murano glass bottle and carafe, modern art, 20th century.
H: 21cm, D: 13cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Reuben Haley, Freeform Bowl, Ceramic, USA, 1930s
By Reuben Haley
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform bowl designed by Reuben Haley and produced by Muncie Pottery, USA, 1930s.
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Dampierre Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Dampierre Vase
This plate measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 4.75 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a controlled...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold outside, white glazed inside
cod. CP005
measurers: Height 107.0 cm. - diameter 30.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Perla WhiteColor
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Square Brown Leather Box
Located in Queens, NY
Square brown wood box covered in fur with a lift-off cover.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather
Gemini Vase by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Gemini vase in White
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
Handmade Stoneware
A beautiful flower arrangement can bring out the inner quality of flowers and plants, expressing emotion. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Les Immobiles N°2 Candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Immobiles N°2 candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 19.5 x H 60 cm
Materials: base in black powder-coated metal parts in plated metal coated with glossy copper ...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Saint Louis Glass Honyecomb & Millefiori Paperweight Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare French paperweight vase.
By the St. Louis Glass Company.
With a paperweight base with spaced millefiori canes on a white muslin ground suppo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano ashtray in grey is a true testament to the artistry of Venetian glassmaking. Featuring a faceted geometric design, it captures and reflects light wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Vase "ANNE II" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic cup ANNE II handcrafted in bronze, white glazed inside
cod. CP115
measures: H. 90.0 cm. - Dm. 30.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Ceramic Vase "LOTH" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold & white inside by Gabriella B.
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase LOTH handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside
cod. CP050
measures: H. 140.0 cm. - Dm. 40.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Curvy Alma Aged Wood Sculpture with Steel Base by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Alma 2019 by CEU
L 74.8" x H 72"
Aged wood sculpture with steel base.
One of a kind.
Shipping is not included....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, by Massimo de Munari, Handmade in Italy
By DeART
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Useful accessory in premium kiln dried Spanish cedar pres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cedar
Raku Fired Ceramic Island Bowl by Jerome Heck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic bowl by Jerome Heck crafted in the Raku firing technique. This one of a kind piece stands on four legs and develops and opens upwards. The glaze has variations of greens that ondulate in shape around the bowl. Inside the bowl, different designs come forward (turtle figure...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Black and White English Marble Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An English modern style black and white marble stone jewelry or trinket box, circa late-20th century, England. Box has tapered corners and is polished sm...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Unique Eyes Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 6 x D 6 x H 49 cm
Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Circle Candle
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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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