Modern Paintings
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Gray
Granite and Gold Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Blue Yellow Rumi Abstract Painting
Located in New York, NY
Blue Yellow Rumi Abstract Painting.
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Danese Milano Uno, La Mela Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
La Mela is a two-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura). The choice of this archetypal subject matter and the form and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Due, La Pera Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
La Pera is a two-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura). The choice of this archetypal subject matter and the form and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Quattro, La Pantera Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
La Pantera is a four-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura). The print is part of a study to transform an image into ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Mural of the Szechenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest Hungary
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large painting, wall mural of the Chain Bridge in Budapest Hungary. 10 feet x 4 feet with all the trimmings that surrounds the Danube River. Bridge was mostly destroyed by f...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Danese Milano Undici, Onde Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, Black & White French Archway
Located in Cirencester, GB
Black & White Archway
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache mounted painting on paper board, unframed
size: 15.75 x 11 inches
condition:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Inside Painted Crystal, "Harvest Year" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2018
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Crystal
1950's Modernist Painting, Grey Skies Over French Peaceful Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
Grey sky landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original oil painting on paper
overall size: 18 x 15 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enj...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting Signed, Milan Cathedral Cityscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Milan Cathedral
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed
size: 16.5 x 11.75 inches
condition: very good and rea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, Tall French Buildings
Located in Cirencester, GB
Tall French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed
size: 18.5 x 12.5 inches
condition: very good an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Danese Milano Undici, Freccia Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Inside Painted Crystal, "Scholars in Jiangnan" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao 2016
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Rock Crystal
1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Figures in French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French buildings
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso
original watercolor/ gouache painting on paper ,
overall size: 19.75 x 16.5 inches
condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Peaceful French Church Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Church landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed and dated 1985 , stamped verso
Original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Danese Milano Otto, L’oca Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
L’Oca is a four-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura). The print is part of a study to transform an image into a symbol through the systematic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
1950's Modernist Painting, Bright Blue Town Landscape with Horse and Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Blue Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original oil painting on paper
overall size: 22 x 14.5 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Danese Milano Undici, Trifoglio Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Quattordici, La Rana Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
La Rana is a three-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura). The print is part of a study to transform an image into a sym...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Very Large Huge Oil on Canvas Figurative Style Cubist Years 1950 1960
Located in Lyon, FR
Huge oil on canvas figurative in a style reminiscent of Matisse or Picasso dating from the 50s/60s. Multicoloured canvas representing a scene with characters in the nature in cubist ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Danese Milano Undici, Luna Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Sette, Il Leone Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Il Leone is a four-colour silkscreen print and is part of the Nature Series (Serie della Natura) The print is part of a study to transform an image into a symbol through the systemat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Undici, Stella Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano Undici, Cubo Print by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simboli sinsemantici are monochromatic silkscreen prints of six symbols. The aim of the series was to bring art into the home by rendering it more accessible to a wider public. The f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Quattro Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, quattro is a Limited Edition three-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Quattro Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, quattro is a Limited Edition three-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Tre Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, tre is a Limited Edition two-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” created by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Uno Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, uno is a Limited Edition seven-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Tre Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, tre is a Limited Edition two-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” created by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Sei Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, sei is a Limited Edition nine-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
The Moon Goddess Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moon Goddess oil painting on canvas.
Great colors with a lady under the moon with a cat and owl around her.
Very fine contemporary painting, stretch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Danese Milano I Volti, Cinque Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, cinque is a Limited Edition four-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Danese Milano I Volti, Due Signed Print by Mimmo Paladino
Located in Hicksville, NY
I volti, due is a Limited Edition six-colour silkscreen print. The series of prints entitled “I Volti” is inspired by the video “Giocosa Mente”, “a work for moving images” created by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Colorful Nude Woman Chalk Sketch on Gray circa 1960 Signed Ball
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Portrait chalk sketching of a woman reclining nude. This piece features bold greens, blues, oranges, blacks and yellows. Woman is reclining on a fainting sofa, arms behind her head a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film...
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric
Lagar Celso Painting of Seated Model, Watercolor, Signed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lagar Celso (Spain, 1891-1966): Seated model, watercolor, signed. Measures: 22x28 cm.
Price example: A painting by Lagar Celso was sold at Subastas Segre in Madrid, December 19, 20...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Georg Walter Rössner, Portrait of Mrs. Yvonne Santiago
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Walter Rössner (1885-1972), portrait of Mrs. Yvonne Santiago. Oil on canvas, unframed, 88 x 74 cm. Signed.
In perfect condition.
Price example: A similar painting by Georg...
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Painting 'October in the Cantina' by Sergio Agostini, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Agostini
Located in New York, NY
"Ottobre in Cantina"
Painting, oil on canvas by Italian artist Sergio Agostini, Rome, 1960.
Signed on lower left with sticker from original exhibition at Galleria L'88 on Via M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern paintings 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 paintings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern paintings 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 paintings, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Mimmo Paladino, and Custhom. 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 paintings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $900.
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