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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$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
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
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
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
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
Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of perfume extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century. Dimensions...
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
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
$175Sale Price|28% Off
Modern Glass Perfume Bottle by Mdina, Sand and Sea, Malta, 1970s, Signed
By Mdina, Michael Harris
Located in Glasgow, GB
This modern glass perfume bottle by Mdina was handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, embodying the studio’s signature blend of vibrant colour and modern form. The piece adopts a scul...
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
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
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
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
Set of Five Puthod Cristalli Lead Crystal Perfume Bottles Silver Plated Stopper
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 20th century Italian collection of five perfume bottles, all with a nice silver plated flower pattern stopper. Nice addition to your vanity room or just for your collection...
Crystal, Silver Plate
American Contemporary Colored Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary Fifth Avenue Crystal perfume bottle in blue, pink and clear crystal in a rounded bud shape with a round stopper (STAMPED: Fifth Avenue Crystal)
Crystal
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
Limited Edition Perfume by Allen Jones for Beaux Arts Limited Edition (each)
By Allen Jones
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have a small number of these fantastic pieces by the famous English pop artist Allen Jones. They consist of a full bottle of perfume, with a stunning Aluminium sculpture of a sexy...
Metal
$2,219 / set
Set of 2 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Large: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Materials: brass, black patina, wax Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980), lives ...
Brass
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Lathe Turned Alabster Decanter/Bottle - Italy - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lathe turned alabaster decanter/bottle - unsigned - Italy (likely) - 20th century. Fair vintage condition - old professional repairs to the neck & base rim - minor flea bite...
Alabaster
$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
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
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
Sculpted Pair of Vases, We and I, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted pair of vases - We And I - signed by Lukasz Friedrich Stainless steel Dimensions: H 43 cm x W 18 cm x D 8 cm H 45.5 cm x W 8 cm x D 8 cm Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980),...
Steel
Vintage Large 14" Glass Dummy Bottle Romeo Gigli Cologne Perfume Store Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large 14" Clear Glass Factice Dummy Bottle Romeo Gigli Cologne Perfume Store Display. No actual perfume inside the bottle. It is just colored water for the photos and will be...
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$164Sale Price|30% 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
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
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
Red Art Glass Vase by Sam Stang, 1986, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unusual blurbed shaped single stem vase by artist Sam Stang, 1986 in red / orange. Signed and dated. Quick shipping. No chips cracks or repairs. Excellent co...
Art Glass
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
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
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Brown
Located in Porcia, IT
The rich details and strong personality make this sculpture suitable for contemporary interiors. It is entirely handcrafted of paper clay and features a smooth surface in a matte bro...
Ceramic
$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
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the exclusive Cartocci collection, this bottle-shaped sculpture was handcrafted using paper clay, a clay-base mixture enriched with natural fibers to make it more pliable dur...
Ceramic
Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Wheel carved glass. Venini label adhered to bottom. Provenance: Private collection, FL.
Glass, Blown 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
$4,081 / item
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry 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
2009 George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Vtg Display Dummy Wine Champagne Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2009 George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Vintage Display Dummy Wine Champagne Bottle (Empty). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 5" Diameter
Glass
$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
Contemporary Swank & Royal Copenhagen Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
Ovoid clear glass perfume bottle (FLORA DANICA by SWANK & ROYAL COPENHAGEN) with a canted base, a printed design of blue trumpet flowers, and a T-shaped stopper
Glass
1992 Modern Purple & Teal Swirl Pottery Overscale Bottle or Floor Vessel Signed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage 1992 Modern purple & teal swirled pottery overscale bottle or floor vessel artist signed. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this...
Pottery
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
$395 / 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
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
Contemporary Set of 6 "Goti de Fornasa" Red Gold Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Luxury is a set composed of 6 glasses for water or wine in Murano glass entirely handmade in red color with 24-karat gold leaf details. This set is a combination of design and el...
Gold Leaf
Heavily Textured Bottle Lava White and Black Stoneware Clay and Porcelain Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic bottle shaped vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the pie...
Clay
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
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue
Located in Porcia, IT
Captivating and modern, this decorative piece has a sculptural quality and intriguing texture that will make it a focal point in any interior. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto transforms t...
Ceramic
5th Avenue NYC Skyline Contemporary Handmade Glass Art in Infinity Box
Located in New York, NY
5th Avenue, NYC offers a unique avenue view of the building previouly seen in the Skyscraper Series by using a mirrored box to create an infinity effect. Meant to recreate the long v...
Blown Glass
Giant Alchimie Perfume Bottle by Rochas, Display Bottle.
By Marcel Rochas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant Alchimie perfume bottle by Rochas, display bottle. Large perfume bottle, Giant, Alchimie by Rochas, beautiful display bottle. H: 34 cm, W: 23 cm, D: 23 cm Please contact us b...
Glass
$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
Contemporary Glass Perfume bottle entitled "Naiade" by Lalique Glass
Located in London, GB
A stunning French Limited edition Crystal glass Flacon with a shaped stopper in the form of a sensual beauty wearing a loosley draped dress with her arms above her head, exhibiting f...
Glass
$3,040Sale Price|36% Off
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
Rounded Black, White and Brown Volcanic Vessel with Lava Stone
Located in London, GB
An individual Rounded black, white and brown volcanic vessel with added lava stone. Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itself and the chemical relationships that glaze an...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Swirl Perfume Bottle 3/3 by James Carcass Glass Artist
By VUUV Works
Located in Székesfehérvár, HU
The swirling colour inside the bottle is created by dipping the molten glass on the end of the blowpipe into coloured chips of glass. The colorful glass is then stretched and rotated...
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
$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