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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Large Hand Blown Lundberg Studios Gold Iridescent Doré Art Glass Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 13.75" tall hand blown art glass vase was made by Lundberg Studios of California. The large vase has an elegant flared form and has been finished in Lundberg's deep iridescent gold Doré finish, heavily influenced by the techniques used in L.C. Tiffany's Favrile Gold Lustre and Steuben's Gold Aurene decorative glass. The highly reflective iridescent finish has hints of red which add depth to the mottled gold color of the piece. The vase is quite substantial and weighs in at 9lb 12oz. The vase measures 11" across the rim and 5" across at the foot. The underside has a rough pontil and is fully and properly marked reading Lundberg Studios along with the date 1993. The piece also bears the number 102107. This Lundberg art glass...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Euclide Stool in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family. Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant stool crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovely sto...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Jamie Young Trio of Porcelain Vases with Tray - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a vintage contemporary trio of porcelain vases with original porcelain tray, set of four. These unique contemporary Organic Modern porcelain vases include the circular porce...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tom Ferguson Ceramic Vase, United States, 1990's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tom Ferguson Ceramic Vase, United States, 1990's. Signed to the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture "Mother and Child" Baboons
By Blanca Will
Located in Rochester, NY
"Mother and Child" an impressionist bronze sculpture of baboons by sculptor Blanca Will, American, 1881-1978, dated 1912. Works by Will are rare. Blanca Will Exhibited at the Nationa...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Vase With Gold Flowers by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Box, Mont Blanc Jewellery Case, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Mont Blanc jewellery case, 1990. Case, Mont Blanc jewellery box, very good condition, box, circa 1990. H: 4 cm, L: 17 cm, D: 17 cm
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, 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...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Modernist Cut Steel Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Modernist cut steel candle holders, circa 1970s. The Each holder has a triangular pyramid form supported by a tripod base and supprts up to a 3"D candle. Great pati...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Modernist Sterling Candle Holders by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Modernist sterling silver candle holders were realized by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, circa 1985. They feature circular bodies with curved raised sides and a...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish Offered for sale is a handsome and large, life sized pair of tessellated fish made by Maitland Smith. The tessellated mar...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Located in Queens, NY
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
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20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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

1970s Rogelio Polesello Carved Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Rogelio Polesello (b. 1939 - d. 2014) was an Argentine painter, muralist and sculptor. He was best known for making Op art or optical art, known in Latin America. Offered is an earl...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Amethyst and Pink Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. With an exquisite amethyst and pink...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Irena Ceramic Black Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Irena ceramic black vase by Malwina Konopacka Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 20 x 25 cm Comes in a simple and compact spherical shape topped by a stout cylindrical neck. Made ...
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2010s Polish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lara Bohinc, Baby Chicken Vase, Porcelain, Sculptural, White colour, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Reminiscent of a bird sitting on an egg, these two pieces were inspired by the age old riddle "what came first; the chicken or the egg?”. There are two sizes of vase, the larger Mama...
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2010s British Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Feniletilamina Happy Pills Vase in Black and Orange by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in feniletilamina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Feniletilamina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Principe glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed. Color: Milk-W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Pablo Picasso, Oiseau n°96, Assiette ronde, 1963.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau n°96 1963 Assiette ronde D. 25 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'engobe et émail sous couverte partielle au pinceau, patine noire ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tro of Swarovski Porcelain & Jeweld Crystal “Milik” Vases Rare Sold Out Edition
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is the most chic, modern collection by Swarovski. And very RARE. Designed by Artist Martin Zendron for Swarovski Crystal Co, Austria in 2005, the edition was retired and compl...
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Early 2000s Austrian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, Contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tall Citron Yellow Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary take on the traditional baluster jar puts all the focus on its timeless silhouette. Characterized by its high shoulders, flared base and domed lid, the elegant balu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Brass and Glass Vase
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
One of a kind Murano glass and brass vase.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #9 "XXL". 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

Porcelain

Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Leather Origami Box for Closet & Wardrobe Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our Origami box is an endlessly useful complement for a master closet. Two sizes ideal for organizing your interior. Made with eco-friendly, washable an...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage hand blown Murano glass ducks infused with gold flecks, with Swarovski crystal eyes / Made in Italy, circa 1980s "Murano Glass" etc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Set of 3 Murano Ducks
$750 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in tea and crystal colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Luxury Vase #37 "Love Hurts". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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

Luxury Vase #51 "Fragile". 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

Porcelain

Hard Edge See-Thru Red Steel Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
A freestanding hard-edge sculpture in vivid red-painted metal, composed of layered circular and angular cutouts. It feature simple, geometric shapes squares, rectangles and circles...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Black marble large Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plantpot in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Knotted Waste Bin Office Home Accessories By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Waste bin Color: Grey Size: 23 x 23 x 30 H cm Material: PU Collection: Knotted.
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2010s Thai Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Faux Leather

Modernist Ashtray by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Modernist ashtray by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum Signed Burchiellaro.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture Beige and White Footed Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
This versatile vase features a classical, two-tiered silhouette turned on its head: the base is a small, narrow cylinder superimposed by a second, larger cylindrical tier that seemin...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Huang Gang (1961), Metal Mao Sculpture, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful contemporary art sculptural representation of Mao Zedong by Huang Gang (1961) from the early 2000s Chinese art movement. Signed and numbered. Dim...
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Early 2000s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand-Blown Vase by Mario Ticco for VeArt
Located in New York, NY
Multi-colored mezza filigrana glass. Signed and numbered underneath. Made in Murano.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Sculpture "Egyptian Memento" Carrara Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Egyptian Memento " Carrara marble 20th century Measure: H: 52cm 20th century Marble sculpture Very good condition.  
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Round Planter, Patinated Brass Finish, Black Base, Functional Elegance.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round planter, patinated brass finish, black base, functional elegance. This beautiful planter features a patinated brass finish, giving it a sophisticated decorative touch, ideal f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each br...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine

Piccolo Intreccio Armored Armoire Braided White and Pink Leather
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry cabinet covered in white and pink hand threaded leather. Varnished outside in pink color. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass. Drawers covered in white leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Dora Maar Urn
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Reverie. Our Dora Maar Urn gives good face from every angle, an unglazed finish highlighting the muse's flawless features in fabulously delicate detail. Inspired by Dora Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Dora Maar Urn
Dora Maar Urn
$415 / item
Japanese Modern LAAB Wu Set of 2 Bowls Raku Ceramics Crackle Black White
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Wu bowl duo This one-of-a-kind set of two ceramic bowls is a showcase of pottery craftsmanship in impeccable Japanese style. Result of the ancient Raku technique, the dynamic crac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950's French Modernist Black Iron with Crystal Scorpion Wall Sculpture/ Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Incredible Piece of Modern Art. 1950's French Modernist Black Iron Hand Crafted Scorpion Sculpture with crystal adorned.
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1950s Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Maruzia Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Maruzia Candle
Maruzia Candle
$66 Sale Price / item
20% Off
GUFRAM Sunrise Cactus by Drocco & Mello - Paul Smith limited edition 1/169
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gufram and Paul Smith renew their collaboration to present the SUNRISE CACTUS®, a bold new interpretation of the iconic piece originally designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking monochrome of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics glazed in a single, statement-making color. The gracefully curved form of this porcelain vase is enlivened by a vibrant orange glaze inspired by the persimmon, an auspicious symbol in Chinese art. The timeless form is known as a yuhuchunping or pear-shaped vase and is defined by a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared mouth originally used for pouring wine.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Luxury Contemporary Decorative Bowl "Geyser Black" made of glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glass masters at PlusObject stamp crater rings into a 16.1-inch (410 mm) disk, then cloak it in obsidian titanium to birth an unusual decorative bowl. The 8.8-lb (4 kg) form stands 4...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Marble Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Green Marble Abstract Form Sculpture
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20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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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