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Modern Garniture

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture
Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture

Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture

By Paola Paronetto

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

The seemingly simple form of this sculpture evokes conflicting sensations: sinuous and linear, stable and precarious. This handmade bottle boasts a minimal design with a slender, cyl...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Perfection Façon de Venise Artifact
Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Perfection Façon de Venise Artifact

Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Perfection Façon de Venise Artifact

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

ontemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece The Crystal Goblet by Simone Crestani transforms traditional Venetian forms into a poetic exploration of elegance and str...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle
Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle

By Paola Paronetto

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

By Purho Murano, Federico Peri

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Cilindro Large Glossy - Transparent Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Brown
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Brown

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Brown

By Paola Paronetto

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop

Located in Vancouver, BC

Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue

By Paola Paronetto

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory

By Paola Paronetto

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Corteccia Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
Contemporary Ceramic Fide Corteccia Texture Pink Decorative Bottle

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Corteccia Texture Pink Decorative Bottle

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

This one-of-a-kind sculpture by ceramist Paola Paronetto is part of the Fide series, inspired by the religious architecture of cathedrals. The silhouette is composed of three cylinde...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases
Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases

Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases

By Artisti Barovier

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an interesting collection of hand blown ribbed crystal finial-like sculptures made by Venini. Extremely well-matched in clear crystal in a teal shaded green. Each piece is mo...

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Garniture

Materials

Crystal

Centerpiece with Gold Leaf - Murano Glass
Centerpiece with Gold Leaf - Murano Glass

Centerpiece with Gold Leaf - Murano Glass

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

This spectacular Modern Italian Centerpiece Bowl is a sublime masterpiece of contemporary design and historic Venetian craftsmanship, exclusively presented by Wave Murano Glass. Hand...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock
Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock

Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Soap holder in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Garniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base
French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base

French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base - Taller height - At the time of this listing I have another Palm Tree with Rock Crystal for sale that is a bit shor...

Category

20th Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Borrowed Form #6, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Borrowed Form #6, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

Borrowed Form #6, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop

Located in Vancouver, BC

Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Bronze Medallions, Rouget De Lille And J.j Rousseau
Pair Of Bronze Medallions, Rouget De Lille And J.j Rousseau

Pair Of Bronze Medallions, Rouget De Lille And J.j Rousseau

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair Of Bronze Medallions, Rouget De Lille And J.j Rousseau

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Modern Garniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

Displayed alone on a shelf or coffee table, this striking decorative bottle will bring modern flair to any dècor. Handcrafted of paper clay using traditional techniques, this piece d...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

Stunning in its simplicity, this handcrafted paper clay bottle is a modern and unique decorative sculpture that will bring a captivating allure to any interior. The bottle-shaped sil...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic

New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop

Located in Vancouver, BC

Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occurred. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

One Of a Kind Open Vessel Hand Crafted in Scagliola in Neutral Colours
One Of a Kind Open Vessel Hand Crafted in Scagliola in Neutral Colours

One Of a Kind Open Vessel Hand Crafted in Scagliola in Neutral Colours

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

This one of a kind decorative sculpture open vessel is hand crafted in marbleised scagliola. Standing 53cm tall, its form is inspired by rock formation, capturing the beauty of er...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Garniture

Materials

Scagliola

Handcrafted Black and White Lava Glazed Vase by Alison Lousada
Handcrafted Black and White Lava Glazed Vase by Alison Lousada

Handcrafted Black and White Lava Glazed Vase by Alison Lousada

By Alison Lousada

Located in London, GB

A black bubble lava textured volcanic open vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes ...

Category

2010s British Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base - Medium
French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base - Medium

French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base - Medium

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful French Gilt Palm Tree With Rock Crystal and Marble Base - medium. At the time of this listing I have a similar sculpture that is taller at 18.5". the two make a beautiful p...

Category

20th Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Brass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

By Federico Peri, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Cilindro Small Glossy-Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation an...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Souvenir De Pompéi Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Souvenir De Pompéi Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Souvenir De Pompéi Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Located in Geneve, CH

Souvenir de Pompéi unique piece by Frederic Mulatier. 2020 Unique Dimensions: D 48 x H 30 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the ...

Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Borrowed Form #7, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Borrowed Form #7, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

Borrowed Form #7, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop

Located in Vancouver, BC

Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Borrowed Form #5, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Borrowed Form #5, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

Borrowed Form #5, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel

By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop

Located in Vancouver, BC

Borrowed forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away-an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Garniture

Materials

Bronze

Pressée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Pressée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Pressée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Located in Geneve, CH

Pressée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier 2020 Unique Dimensions: D 42 x H 28 cm Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pot...

Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Oak Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Oak Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Oak Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Oak Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 1.25 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation,...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Oak

Le Sang De La Terre by Frederic Mulatier
Le Sang De La Terre by Frederic Mulatier

Le Sang De La Terre by Frederic Mulatier

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Sang de la Terre by Frederic Mulatier 2019 Unique Dimensions: D 54 x H 48 cm Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pott...

Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke

By Federico Peri, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Cilindro Large Satin-Shaded finish vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue

By Purho Murano, Federico Peri

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Cilindro Small Satin-Shaded finish Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Marquina Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Marquina Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Marquina Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marquina marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and in...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Tan Green Garniture of Three Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique
Tan Green Garniture of Three Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique

Tan Green Garniture of Three Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique

By Violante Lodolo D’Oria

Located in London, GB

Violante Lodolo D'Oria, Tan green garniture of three vases, 2021, glazed stoneware. Set of three, handmade unique pieces Lateral pieces 11 x 22cm height Central piece 17 x 30cm hei...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Décolletée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Décolletée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Décolletée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier

Located in Geneve, CH

Décolletée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier 2020 Unique Dimensions: H 35 x P 40 x l 42 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the fi...

Category

2010s French Modern Garniture

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Marble One Cut Vase, Moreno Ratti
Marble One Cut Vase, Moreno Ratti

Marble One Cut Vase, Moreno Ratti

By Moreno Ratti

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble one cut vase - Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 9 x W 20 x H 20 cm Materials: Calcata Oro marble. The idea of this collection comes from the desire to take the concept of minimalism to the extreme, as in the Recisi series: a single cut of a geometric figure (the square) allows the creation of a functional object where the two pieces that compose it, respond to a need. The family consists of: a table lamp (Moon Lamp) with a touch-sensitive ignition system, a clock and a solifleur. Moreno Ratti "When I was young I played with pieces of marble, like now. There are a lot of marble waste...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Marble

Modern garniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern garniture 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 garniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern garniture 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 garniture, popular names associated with this style include Paola Paronetto, Federico Peri, Purho Murano, and Henry Norris Workshop. 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 garniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $269 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $876.