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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Gucci Italy Silver Plate Place Card Holders with Fish Motif, circa 1960
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Gucci Silver Plate Place Card Holders with Exotic Fish Motif, circa 1960 Add a touch of luxury to your private table setting with this exceptional set of six silver plate place ...
Silver Plate
Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Poetic patterns conspire to weave an enchanting tapestry, a lyrical reinterpretation of Kolam—the a...
Brass
Taurus Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Taurus Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Sagittarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sagittarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict ...
Brass
Saffron Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for the...
Brass
Capricorn Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Capricorn Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict th...
Brass
Leo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Leo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the inef...
Brass
Aries Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Aries Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
Pisces Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Pisces Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Shalimar Ice Bucket Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Shalimar Ice Bucket Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that ...
Brass
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the...
Brass
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the ...
Brass
Gemini Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Gemini Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
Virgo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Virgo Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welc...
Brass
1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1960s Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver with intricate abalone shell mosaic inlay, executed in the style of renowned Los Castillo Taxco silver designs. Th...
Abalone, Alpaca
20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Metal
Cancer Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Cancer Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the i...
Brass
$334 / item
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pig Money Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection pig form money box straddled by a figure of the Pink Panther distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic pig stan...
Ceramic
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
Emilia Castillo Plata Pura Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco Mexico 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and highly collectible pair of salt and pepper shakers designed by Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in celadon green porcelain with sculptural elements in plata pura (pure sil...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Character Mug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection character mug formed as the head of the Pink Panther distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic mug is formed as...
Ceramic
$334 / item
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
Shalimar Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Shalimar Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that ...
Brass
Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver White Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our Simple Coffee Container, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The top features...
Stone, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Los Castillo Taxco Parrot Pitcher Tea Set Silver Plate Hardstone 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional four-piece modernist serving set designed and produced by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. This sculptural set includes a large parrot-form water pitcher, ...
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Blackbuck Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Blackbuck Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal In "The Book of Dreams”, the 17th century Indian manuscript, a glimpse of the Blackbuck signifies an excellent omen, a harbinge...
Brass
$49,688Sale Price|20% Off
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Ceramic
United Artists Three Vintage Japanese Pink Panther Resting Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful collection of three vintage United Artists Pink Panther resting figures produced under license in Japan and dating from around 1982. The figures are licensed by the Unit...
Ceramic
St James Brazil Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server Duo, 2 pieces
By St. James
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl duo—also suitable as chiller dishes—designed by renowned silversmith St James Brazil. The duo pieces were meticulously crafte...
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Plate Flatware Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces. There are 5 pc. setting of silverware for 8 people (no soup spoons, 40 pcs.), each compris...
Silver Plate
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
$524Sale Price / item|31% Off
Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...
Stainless Steel
$334 / item
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bottle opener with a wild boar tusk as handle. Made during the 1970s by a Danish hunter. Wild Boar being an invasive animal parts from it is not restricted by Cites and therefore thi...
Stainless Steel
$675 / set
Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Crystal
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
Resin
Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx. Marble is a natur...
Marble
$150Sale Price / set|46% Off
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistic style with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from ...
Crystal
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. De...
Resin
Libra Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Libra Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the in...
Brass
$369 / item
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Thumbprint' Dish or Vide Poche
By Elsa Peretti, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver shallow bowl or dish. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the 'Thumbprint' series. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany d...
Sterling Silver
$17,755 / item
Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
By Brandimarte
Located in Milan, IT
Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...
Silver
Tutti Frutti Champagne Bucket in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Champagne Bucket in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; these brass beauties are a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious sto...
Brass
$15Sale Price / item|75% Off
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Metal, Aluminum
"Nanna" Michael Graves by Leonardo 1996 Post modern Design Glass Teapot
Located in Brescia, IT
"Nanna" Teapot Prod. Leonardo Designer Michael Graves Italy, 1996 Blown glass and stell details New with original box Perfect condiction. Rare object for so beautiful home
Blown Glass
Set of 12 Italian Modern Silver 12-Inch Dinner Plates
By Greggio
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern 800 silver dinner plates. Each: Deep well, wide flat shoulder, and molded rim. Italian marks including post-1967 stamp for Padua maker Rino Greggio. Total weight: 19...
Sterling Silver
Modernist Gilt Metal and Glass Decorative Bowl Centerpiece, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite gilt metal decorative bowl or centerpiece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The rare piece features a modernist rounded shape with a glass insert and tall raised handle...
Metal
Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953 Ramié 191 Edition of 300 Vallauris, France Earthenware pitcher painted in black on white glaze Dimensions: 5.5 in. H ×...
Pottery
$309 / item
White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Lilac NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious White Lilac Marble stone, this stunning b...
Marble
$45Sale Price / set|75% Off
Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually. Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Metal, Aluminum
$334 / item
Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Brick Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contempor...
Stoneware
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Gelb, Paris in Box
By Gelb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller designed by French silversmith Gelb in the 1980s. Sophisticated design with a streamlined geometric shape, ...
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Solid White Oak Tray with White Driftwood Finish and Brass Details
Located in Birmingham, AL
"Breakfast in bed" never gets old as an expression of love for mothers, fathers, friends and lovers alike. We made this tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and ...
Brass
$352 / item
Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Black Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Black Marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless b...
Marble