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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Sage Decorative Bottle #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Cartocci collection, ceramist Paola Paronetto revisits everyday objects with modern flair in this handcrafted, paper clay sculpture. This innovative material is composed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Faune à L'outre, large Bronze Fouille Patina, Object Du Grand Tour, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Faune à L'outre, large Bronze Fouille Patina, Object Du Grand Tour, 19th Century
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Modern Garniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle
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
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture White and Black Insert
Located in Porcia, IT
A Classic bottle shape in a Classic black-and-white color block combination takes on a completely new look in this striking piece. Its unique texture comes from the paper clay, a mat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
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
Contemporary Ceramic Fide Corteccia Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
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
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
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
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
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Honey
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 des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
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
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century.
Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black, White, Pink, Red Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Black Gourd Vessel Trio by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Set of 3 black ceramic gourd sculptures by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze
Dimensions: (approx.)
Left. 21.5 x 6 x 6 in
Center. 24.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Right: 23 x 5.25 x 5.25 in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture
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
Set of 5 Venini Murano Hand Blown Teal Teardrop Sculptures/Garniture on Bases
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
STACKED Sculpture No 5. Made of Salvaged Walnut by Richard Haining Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is Richard's third free-form exploration using his signature STACKED style. As with all of his work, this sculpture was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand. To the confusion of many, there is no lathe work involved. The desired profile is defined during the building process. Imagine coil pottery...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Walnut, Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Steel
Borrowed Form #5, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
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
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
Marble Tray Reddish Color, with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces.
Marble is a non-foliated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Garniture
Materials
Marble
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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Large Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio large vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century.
Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Short STACKED Asymmetric Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood
STACKED Walnut Amphora, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood
Tall STACKED Asymmetric Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood
Marcel Vertes Beautiful Ceramic Dish to the Prancing Horse, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful ceramic dish by Marcel Vertes, Vallauris Tapis Vert Manufacture, circa 1950, signed,
in perfect condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tall STACKED Bottle Shaped Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood
Roger Capron ceramic Taurus place, circa 1955, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Taurus ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, "St Tropez" stamp from the shop
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
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
Borrowed Form #7, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
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 #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
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 #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
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
Borrowed Form #6, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
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
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
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 des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
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 desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
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 Fed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Apple Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home décor.
Design by Kaoline.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Garniture
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle
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
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 substantial vessel is hand crafted in pigmented scagliola reinforced with fiberglass strands. Standing 53cm tall, its form is inspired by natural eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Garniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Scagliola
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
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
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
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
Black and White Lave Glazed Textured Vase
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
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
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Smoke
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century.
Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century.
Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
Pear Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Garniture
Materials
Porcelain
Apple Pear Sculpture Duo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Garniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Trays "Petal" by Marta Laudani
Located in Napoli, NA
The Petal set consists of 3 different size trays designed by Marta Laudani.
These objects are part of the Woodland project, a series of accessories consisting of vases and trays mean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Garniture
Materials
Hardwood
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.