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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Giant, Exceptional Size, Dune Perfume Bottle by Christian Dior, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, exceptional size, large-scale Dune perfume bottle by Christian Dior, 20th century. Giant, oversized Dune perfume bottle by Christian Dior, promotional bottle, very large mode...
Glass
Giant, Large Scale Poison Perfume Bottle by Christian Dior, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large-scale Poison perfume bottle by Christian Dior, 20th century. Giant, oversized Poison perfume bottle by Christian Dior, promotional bottle, 20th century. H: 30 cm, D: 24...
Glass
Giant, Oversized Bottle of Alien Perfume by Muggler, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, oversized bottle of Alien perfume by Muggler, 20th century. Giant, oversized bottle of Alien perfume by Thierry Muggler, promotional bottle, 20th century. H: 32 cm, W: 17 cm,...
Glass
Giant, Large-Scale Cristobal Perfume Bottle by Balenciaga, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large-scale Cristobal perfume bottle by Balenciaga, 20th century. Giant, oversized Cristobal perfume bottle by Balenciaga, men's fragrance, promotional bottle, 20th century. ...
Glass
$4,081 / item
Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Glass
Giant Replica Shalimar Perfume Bottle, Guerlain, Paris.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant replica Shalimar perfume bottle, Guerlain, Paris. Giant replica Shalimar perfume bottle, Guerlain, Paris. H: 40 cm, W: 27 cm, D: 12 cm Please contact us before ordering to co...
Glass
Giant Trésor de Lancôme Perfume Bottle, Paris, Display Bottle.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant Trésor de Lancôme perfume bottle, Paris, display bottle. Large perfume bottle, Giant, Trésor de Lancôme, Paris, beautiful display bottle. H: 15 cm, W: 20 cm, D: 20 cm Please ...
Glass
Giant Gucci Perfume Bottle, Display Bottle.
By Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant Gucci perfume bottle, display bottle. Large perfume bottle, Giant, Gucci, beautiful display bottle. H: 15 cm, W: 20 cm, D: 20 cm Please contact u...
Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
This remarkable piece is part of the Pistillo series of sculptures inspired by flower pistils, handcrafted of paper clay (mixture of clay and paper pulp) using traditional techniques...
Ceramic
Desimone bottle / vase /vessel ceramic/pottery signed dated.
By DeSimone, Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ceramic / pottery bottle by Desimone , attributed to himself creator and founder Giovanni DeSimone , also dated . appears 1961 .
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Bottle of Chanel N°5 Perfume Extract, in Glass, 20th Century.
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, in glass, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D...
Glass
Giant Promotional Perfume Bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant promotional perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris. Promotional perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, giant perfume bottle, diamond-shaped cap. Dimensions : H: 18 cm,...
Glass
Big, Large Miss Dior Perfume Bottle, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century. Giant Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century, without perfume. Dimensions : H: 19cm, W: 17,5cm...
Glass
Large Decorative Bottle for the Perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970. Vintage decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar by Guerlain in Baccarat glass, 1970 . Dimensions : H: 39,5cm, W:...
Glass
Luxury Modern Shisha Hookah Nargile Swarovski Crystals and pure gold plated bowl
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This Shisha is a truly a piece of technological and esthetic perfection. It is made of finest materials such as blown glass coated with pure Gold, Jet-aluminum anodized in Gold, 228 Swarovski Crystals, Crystal Glass-Smoke-Column Jet-aluminum anodized in Gold Smoke-Column, 360° SteamClick Closed Chamber connection-system, Swarovski Crystal Mouthpieces, Hand-stitched leather hoses, Tobacco Cutting Diffusor, LED Lightning System, Exclusive Vase Coating and a high-tech smoking experience. It comes in a luxurious box. What is included? One gold plated bowl One gold plated Jet-aluminum-Smoke-Column One blown Crystal Glass-Smoke-Column Two hand crafted real leather hoses The Shisha STEAMULATION EXCLUSIVE - THE TIGER is a masterpiece of German engineering and has the world's fastest rotary locking system, the SteamClick 360°, including integrated valve technology, the Advanced Closed Chamber System. It is protected by a patent and registered...
Aluminum, Gold Plate
Tall Large Bottle Lava Stone White&Black Volcanic Clay and Porcelain Vessel
Located in London, GB
Tall large bottle shaped white and black stoneware clay and porcelain vessel with heavy volcanic textured glaze and lava stone. There is an option to add gold lustre or black feather...
Clay
René Lalique Les Cinq Fleurs French Glass Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique Les Cinq Fleurs French Glass Perfume Bottle Approximate measurements for this perfume bottle measures: 5.5 wide x 2 deep x 7.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition....
Glass
Modernist Clear Crystal Decanter w/ Sculptural Stopper, Minimalist Barware
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking modernist crystal decanter defined by its clean geometry and sculptural silhouette, this elegant piece embodies refined minimalism and timeless barware design. Crafted in ...
Crystal
Rare Vintage Chanel Perfume Bottle in Plexiglass, 20th Century.
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage Chanel perfume bottle in plexiglass, 20th century. Rare vintage Chanel perfume decoration bottle in plexiglass, 20th centur...
Plexiglass
$4,081 / item
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Glass
Saint Louis Blue Overlay Crystal Perfume Bottle, 1998 Limited Edition
By Saint Louis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A striking example of contemporary French crystal craftsmanship, this elegant Saint Louis blue overlay crystal perfume bottle dates from 1998 and showcases the renowned manufacturer’...
Crystal
$3,495 / set
Joe Cariati Emerald Green Glass Collection, 2024
By Joe Cariati
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Emerald Green Glass Collection, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purit...
Blown Glass
Cut Crystal Whiskey Decanter with Faceted Glass Stopper
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant cut-crystal whiskey decanter, featuring a refined rectangular body, geometric cut decoration, and a large faceted stopper. This piece features a classic and sophisticated ...
Crystal
$2,513Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Thermal Jug
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 solid silver thermo jug made entirely by hand from the silver sheet. The body is square and developing it in its height forms a parallelepiped. The spout is shaped to allow the l...
Silver
Giant, Bottle, Mock Perfume Bottle by Marina Picasso, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, bottle, mock perfume bottle by Marina Picasso, 20th century. Giant, mock perfume bottle by Marina Picasso, glazed terracotta stopper, 728/1000. H: 53 cm, W: 16 cm, D: 10 cm ...
Glass, Ceramic
Contemporary Hand-sculpted Plain Ruby Red Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Jano Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 37 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$3,866 / item
Evase by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Evase by Rick Owens, 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 4.2 kg Available in black, gold and nitrate finish. Rick Owe...
Bronze
Large Decorative Bottle for Samsara Perfume, Guerlain, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative bottle for Samsara perfume, Guerlain, 1990. Vintage decorative bottle for the perfume Samsara by Guerlain in glass and gold stopper, 1990. Dimensions : H: 27cm, W:...
Glass
Glazed Ceramic Plate/Vide Poche in the Style of Guido Gambone, Italy, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Plate/Vide Poche in the Style of Guido Gambone, Italy, c. 1960 Simple, elegant catch-all with a geometric, textural pattern. Reminiscent of Guido Gambone's ceramics, ...
Ceramic
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio of Don Shepherd Hand Crafted Glass Bent Spiral Neck Vases for Blenko 1988
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko Set of 3 of Bent Spiral Neck Bottle Vases, in three heights, created by Don Shepherd in 1988. This designed makes its debut in the 1988 Blenko catalog and assigned number 8827...
Blown Glass
Hand-Crafted Black and White Open Vase by Alison Lousada, UK
Located in London, GB
A large bubble texture open vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes from the cl...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$11,725 / item
Urnette by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urnette by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 52 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 11 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish...
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Art Glass "Hearts" Perfume Flask
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American collaborative art glass "Hearts" perfume flask, late 20th century. California art glass artist Valery Surjan, Dick Irving, and Michael Nourot collaborated to create this pie...
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Bottle in Smoky Quartz and Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exuding unparalleled luxury and sophistication, this Murano glass bottle in smoky quartz and onyx black is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry. The harmonious blend of the soft, earth...
Murano Glass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Glass Decanter by Reijmyre Glassworks, Sweden, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Blue Glass Decanter by Reijmyre Glassworks, Sweden, c. 1950 Stunning vintage decanter made of hand-formed glass by one of Sweden's most important glass studios, Reijmyre. - Materi...
Art Glass
Carlo Moretti Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle with Aqua Stopper
Located in Milano, IT
**Carlo Moretti Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle with Aqua Stopper** Elegant Murano art glass bottle by **Carlo Moretti**, still bearing its original label. The piece features a deep...
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Demijohn Style Dark Green Blown Glass Wine Bottle, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A large pair of vintage dark green blown glass Demijohn style bottles of wines. The bottles are sturdy and very decorative. Embellish you r...
Blown Glass
$478Sale Price|20% Off
Mexico 1970 Taxco Modernist Perfume Bottle in .925 Sterling Silver with Gemstone
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modern perfume bottle in sterling silver. Beautiful perfume scent bottle, created in Taxco Mexico back in the 1970. This very decorative b...
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Textured Medium Vase, Cream, White, Brown and Black Lava Glaze and Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This medium heavily textured volcanic bottle shaped vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe with the addition of ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Fulvio Bianconi Murano Red and Pink Spiral Glass Vase with Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
**Fulvio Bianconi Murano Glass Vase with Red and Pink Spiral Decoration, with Certificate** A striking Murano glass vase by **Fulvio Bianconi**, accompanied by a certificate of auth...
Murano Glass
$188Sale Price|20% Off
1984 Signed Satin Frosted Art Glass Perfume Bottle Milli Chips
Located in Dayton, OH
1984 signed art glass perfume bottle and stopper, made of satin glass with white stripes and one flattened crystal clear side showing o...
Art Glass
Large, Big Perfume Bottle Beverly Hills, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large, big perfume bottle Beverly Hills, XXth century. Large, big Beverly Hills perfume bottle, XXth century. Dimensions : H: 17.5cm, W: 24cm, D: 14cm Contact us before ordering to...
Metal
Venini Carlo Scarpa Mezza Filigrana Bottle
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Doraville, GA
A bottle designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the mid 1930s. The bottle is a very faint blue green color and displays the mezza filigrana method of glass ...
Blown Glass
Géante, Perfume Bottle Advertising Lolita Lampika.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Géante, perfume bottle advertising Lolita Lampika. Advertising perfume bottle Lolita Lampika, Giant perfume bottle, diamond-shaped stopper. Dimensions : H: 19cm, W: 27cm, D: 20cm C...
Glass
$347 / set
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 3 wide x 1.5 deep x 3.5 inches high This perfume bottle is in Great Vintage Condition. W...
Glass
$1,950 / set
Joe Cariati Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, 2024
By Joe Cariati
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purity...
Blown Glass
Textured Black and White Volcanic Bottle by Alison Lousada, UK
Located in London, GB
A textured bottle shaped vessel with white lava glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itsel...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Organic Shape, Efir Beige Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Shape, Efir Beige Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 65 x D 8 x H 42 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$4,081 / item
Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Glass
Set of Four Cut Glass Vanity Bottles with Silverplate Stoppers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant set of four faceted vanity or toiletry bottles in clear cut glass, each fitted with domed silverplate stoppers. The group includes two larger octagonal bottles and two smalle...
Silver
Ensemble of Three Brown Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of three brown bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Small bottle 15 x 5 x H 34 cm Medium bottle 24 x 5.5 x H 40 cm Large bottle 19.5 x 4.5 ...
Steel
Fratelli & Toso Pair Murano Glass Decanters/Bottles with Stoppers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Murano decanters with stopper in this canned glass work. each measures approximately 18 inches high by 3.5 diameter. All Murano like these are hand made and the old sayi...
Glass
Large Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle, Modern Design, USA, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Large geometric clear glass perfume bottle with a matching stopper
Glass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Lot of 12 Perfume Bottles Decanters Atomizers
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage collection of twelve perfume bottles / atomizers. Includes: -4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser, brass medallion of the Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany. -Paloma Picasso Eau de Parfum bottle from the 1980s. The scent is a feminine chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1984. -4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Eau de Cologne bottle - unizex fragrance -3 Perfumes Personal Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, New York, small, miniature perfume bottles. -Clear Lucien Sorocco glass bottle with stopper -Antique Bohemian scent bottle from around 1900, featuring a ruby glass overlay cut back to clear glass. -Metal hexagonal travel perfume atomizer. -Antique Art Deco perfume bottle crafted from French black smoky glass. -Hand-blown Murano Venetian art glass featuring white, blue, and orange swirl patterns. -Mid Century lighter...
Glass
Joe Cariati Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, 2024
By Joe Cariati
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, consisting of six pieces, is quintessentially...
Blown Glass
Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare glazed turquoise ceramic Accolay pitcher.
Ceramic
Perfume Holder pearl grey color fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Parallelepiped perfume holder for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with screwed cap with translucent fired enamel on guilloché. English style, early 1900s. Measurements cm. 2.5 x ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
$2,600 / set
Joe Cariati Petite Glass Decanter Pairs, 2024
By Joe Cariati
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Petite Glass Decanter Pairs, consisting of four pieces, is quintessentially modern in both functio...
Blown Glass
Monumental 1980's Ceramic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental 1980's Ceramic Vessel from the Collection of Ruth Horwich 22" highX 25" wide X 8" depth Beautiful colors, Glazed ceramic with slot in top, double sided designs.
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Fide series of sculptures, inspired by the majestic architecture of the cathedrals, this bottle-shaped piece is handcrafted in Paronetto's signature paper clay, a clay ba...
Ceramic