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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage-Modernist Brass Menorah
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Modernist Brass Menorah, a figurative stand sculpture of a Menorah. In great condition, it is a light piece.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXXIX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Every which way. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Every which way, by Charo Oquet
5.5 H x 7.5 W x 6 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that contain ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Offered for sale is a hand-made sculptural glazed ceramic Hammerhead shark on stand by Rexx Fischer . ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Steel and Lucite Vide-Poche
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage vide-poche with steel and lucite, minor patina on the steel.
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Untitled XXXVIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Glass Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A transparent glass sphere on a square glass base decorative object or paperweight, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a desk, library, shelf...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Untitled XXXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
13 H in x 10 W in. x 4 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Jean Hastings Art Studio Pottery Bottle Form Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Slender Jean Hastings handcrafted glazed ceramic vase. Featuring a lipped bottle form, vertically heavily striated detail, Camel, Beige, Cocoa, Brown coloration and White translucent...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jjirasi Vase #06. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #06, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 6.6 in. H x 3.5 in. W x 3.5 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Decorative Plate ”Ten-Foot Flowers” by Andy Warhol by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Plate ”Ten Foot Flowers” 1967 by Andy Warhol. Limited edition by Rosenthal group.
Germany, 2002.
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Charming hippopotamus by Dimitri Omersa. Leather footstool.
Located in Köln, NW
Charming hippopotamus by Dimitri Omersa.
The leather animals by Omersa were originally used as footstools but have since become popular Design Objects for indoor use.
The hippopotamu...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Figural Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract figural hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s. This piece features beautiful wood graining and painterly burls. It was acquired from the artist’s estate. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vaso in resina Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Blue resin vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design Model Nugget
Marchiato alla base, con certificato di autenticità.
Measurements: diameter 18 cm, height 27 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner in the 1970s. This piece has a beautiful geometric profile and is presented on a rectangular wood base. It was acquired fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Untitled XXXXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic and Enamel
8.5 H in x 8 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Tributo allo Smile 1963 di Andrea Visconti - Grande Smile giallo in ceramica
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Tributo allo Smile 1963 disegnata di Andrea Visconti per Superego Edizioni.
Scultura in ceramica Firmata alla base Prova d'autore.
Misura Grande Diametro 33 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Glass Sphere Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of transparent glass candlestick holders with a round sphere design, in the Modern style, circa mid-late-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images. Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jjirasi Vase #07. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #07, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D
Weight: 5kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writte...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Untitled XXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5.5 H x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that con...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Hand Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display Functional Art
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic hand that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The hand is both a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "HIDE CANDLE", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Proudly Made in Italy, w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Large French Cut Crystal Baccarat Edith Mid-Century Modern Chunky Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French cut crystal Mid-Century Modern design panel / chunky vase by Baccarat, in the Edith pattern.
Stamped on the bottom
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "C'ERA", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Proudly Made in Italy, without...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid brass square tray handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted square tray model "REGOLO", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Proudly Made in Italy, without ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano 'Canne' Glass Vaporizer, Perfume Bottle and Powder Boxes Set by La Fenice
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Italian Murano 'canne' glass vanity set: vaporizer, perfume bottle and two powder boxes by La Fenice
By: Vetreria Artistica La Venice
Material: glass, art glass, M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
White abstract sculpture, one of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind abstract sculpture in white, from the series 'White Symphony,' handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with inner layers of fibreglass matting. The creative pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Jute, Fiberglass
Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Crystal Rose Garland Brass Dresser Jewelry Box
By Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Frosted Crystal With Roses & Garland And A Brass Housing Dresser / Jewelry Box
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano blown glass sculpture
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass sculpture master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Irena Vase Denim blue by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXXXII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
12 H in x 9.5 W in. x 5 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXVII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 13.5 W in x 13.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of t...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly On Leaf Flower Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly Perched On A Leaf & Flower Sculpture Paperweight
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jjirasi Vase #05. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #05, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 3.9 in. H x 4.7 in. W x 4.7 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Travertine Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may vary ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Travertine
A Wonderful Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Oceanie Vase Modern French
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal Oceanie cobalt blue collar vase designed by the French artist Thomas Bastide (born 1954) for Baccarat. Made in France, the vase features a cylindrical barrel stop...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Universal clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Universal clock designed by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International in the 1970s.
The watch has a quartz movement and is fully functional with a stylus battery. You can hear the c...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Scallywag" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a metallic green frog in a seated position with very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim, stamped 'Frogman' an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Riveted, Hammered and Formed Aluminum Sheet Paper Waste Basket
Located in Milan, IT
A Riveted, Hammered and Formed Aluminum Sheet Paper Waste Basket.
Similar to works by Shlomo Harush.
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Irena Vase / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Raviere in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
By Paolo De Poli, Laurana
Located in Lugo, IT
Raviere in rame smaltato.
Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro.
Difetti come da foto
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Gobl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
20th Century Clear Scent Bottle entitled "La Nu Flacon" by Marie-Claude Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent clear and frosted glass scent bottle by Lalique. The dome shape scent bottle etched with petals and full with original Lalique perfume with decorative stopper in the for...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 91.4 x W 91.4 x H 177.8 cm.
Materials: White bronze, stainless steel, eucalyptus, and gold medallion seed...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Other, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Emanuele Pantanella Wooden Picture Frame, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame. Solid tropical wood with a high gloss polished finish in a minimalist geometric shape. Emanuele P...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament A) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with openings inspired by the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi.
The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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