Modern Home Accents
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Silver Aluminum Metal Storage Box Briefcase Carry Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern silver aluminum metal 17" storage box Briefcase Carry Bag. Items features a fitted foam interior, aluminum metal case, twin locks, black handle, very nice item. circa Late 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Home Accents
Materials
Aluminum
Early Italian Art Glass pair of Apples Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Art Glass apples. Wonderful deep red transparent color with intentional bubbles on the surface of the apples. The green stem is a seperatly added piece completing eac...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Blown Glass
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
005 Cobalt/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Trunk from 19th Century with Painting from the Artist Vlado Kadnár
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Vienna, Austria
The trunk, from solid wood, was made at the end of 19 century. The outside is covered in the original black coat , and is decorated from
the slovak-australian artist Vlado Kadnár (...
Category
1990s Slovak Modern Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Marble Obelisk, Small
Located in New York, NY
A small, neutral, marble obelisk, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s. Marble is a neutral marble stone similar to the hue of travertine marble. Piece m...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Marble, Stone
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogramed Traveling Shoe Bags Shoe Stuffers Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar set of 2 authentic coated canvas monogramed Louis Vuitton traveling shoe carriers with original shoe stuffers inserts are vintage and from the 1970s. These were never ev...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Canvas
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
001 Amber/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian travertine marble Obelisk, in the Modern style, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object for a shelf, credenza, office, library, cocktail table, etc. Very go...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Brass Obelisk, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A single brass and wood Obelisk, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object, statement piece on a mantel, sideboard, cocktail table, etc. Brass is shown ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
002 Black/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
001 Black/Black
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with da...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Modern Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Each measure: 6" Height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Lucite Obelisk Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite obelisk decorative object, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a deck, office, library, shelf, cocktail table, etc. Obelisk measures: 8" Height.
Other items shown in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s:
Black and White marble pyramid, ref. #: LU1314223512602
Lucite & 1970s Pennies Paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Lucite
Custom Hand-Tailored Folding Screen in Luxurious Satin with Brass Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Newman Armchair by Munna Design is a sophisticated and luxurious piece of furniture that embodies the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
The Newman Armch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Contemporary 21st Century Capo Metal Bookend by Spinzi, Italian Modern Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Capo is a collection of bookends designed by Milano based studio Spinzi, and artisanally handcrafted from metal in Italy. They are small in size yet big in personality: rather then s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
Our pieces are made by hand. One of...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Pair of Geometric Bookends in Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and beautiful pair of geometric bookends in polished Lucite designed by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain modern, the pieces have wonderful sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Lucite
set of Gucci displays
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
These stunning display stands by Gucci embody the elegance and sophistication of the iconic Italian brand. Each stand is adorned with the "Gucci" logo, engraved in polished brass let...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Salta Large Square Black Onyx Stone & Brass Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Home Accents
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Contemporary Dark Brown Stained Wood Birdcage
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary wooden birdcage with a sloped roof, hanging hook, and two removable bottom trays with a dark brown stained finish.
Category
20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Narciso Screen
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated piece of functional decor that will create a private area in a large room, this screen is composed of three panels that can open completel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Oak, Leather, Textile
Hippo Screen
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid and whimsical piece of functional decor, this screen will enliven both an indoor and outdoor area. Inspired by the friendly image of a hippopotamus, it is exquisitely craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Horse Bust Bookends, English, Cast Brass, Decorative, Novel Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage horse bust bookends. An English, cast brass decorative novel rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Wonderful equin...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Anacleto Screen
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This indoor-outdoor screen is both a functional and decorative object of subtle sophistication. Inspired by the Disney character Archimedes from the Sword in the Stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Steel
Jaru Lucite and 24-Karat Gold Leaf Sculpture
By Jaru
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two-piece Jaru cast Lucite sculpture with embedded 24-karat gold leaf flakes this ball placed on a pedestal sparkles and shimmers playing off any light source giving it a element o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs. Item features original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one sm...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Canvas
Modern Three-Panel Screen Divider with Steel and Marble Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning and stylish decorative screen makes a wonderful accent divider or wall art, combining sculpted steel frame with parquet marble inlays. Perfect room divider or screen fo...
Category
20th Century Modern Home Accents
Salta Medium Square Black Onyx Stone & Brass Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Salta Large Square Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Salta Round Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Christian Caudron, Contemporary Obelisk Lamp, White Alabaster, Marble Base
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Contempory white alabaster Obelisk lamp designed and produced by Christian Caudron, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015*, in his Parisian workshop.
The Obelisk is made of alabaster, a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Home Accents
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Fallon Marble Bookends
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our Fallon Marble Bookend...
Category
2010s American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Marble
Norman Bleckner Brass Bull Bookends Pair Of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage polished Norman Bleckner brass bull bookends have the original label on the bottom. New black felt feet were replaced with the ol...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Contemporary French 'Piazza Prints' Black and White Rolling Screen
Located in Queens, NY
French Contemporary folding room screen with four panels and three folds, printed in white against a black background with illustrations of Parisian landmarks, resting on four sets o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Stone Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stone Bookends, nice color weight and size! Ready to go!
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stone
20th Century Continental Hand-Painted Oil on Board Four-Fold Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Continental Hand- Painted Wood Four-Fold Floor Screen. Oil on board fllor screen or room divider.
Measures 64" in width and stands 72" tall.
Category
20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vicente Wolf Four-Panel Screen
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
A four-panel screen designed by Vicente Wolf. Dark wood frame encasing woven hemp panels. 69" tall, expands to 84" wide. Two available. Sold separately.
Category
20th Century Dominican Modern Home Accents
Materials
Hemp, Wood
Pair of large French 1950’s acrylic abstract panels
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of large french 1950’s acrylic abstract panels circa 1950.
Here we offer an ideal opportunity to create an installtion piece. Without back lighting these panels have a appearan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Home Accents
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Paint
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2005)
By Marc Newson
Located in Chicago, IL
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2025)
Designed for Samsonite
Materials:
ABS plastic
Ballistic textile
EVA (rubber) laminate
Mesh textile
Dimensions:
Carry-on suitcases : 8" ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Nylon, Rubber
Handbag, Longchamp, Large Size, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, 20th century.
Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, brown leather with print, XXth century.
h: 33cm , w: 43cm, d: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Home Accents
Materials
Leather
Marilyn Fox, Modernist Ceramic Architectural Column Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Marilyn Fox, American (20th century).
White stoneware ceramic column sculpture, circa 1980s. Signed near base.
A witty feminine take on the age-old male...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
2 ( Two ) Beautiful Italian Painted Screen 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Painted Screen 20th Century
height: 180cm
width: 122
each piece 40cm x 6
perfect conservative condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Fabric
Aurora Pink Portal Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES
Located in New York, NY
The Portal design is a simple exercise in optics and color. The Aurora color and reflective light are diffused by a surface etching on the top third of the interior of each bookend. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Garden Screen 4 Panels By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
designed as a nod to the beauty of japanese zen gardens, this artfully designed movable screen is visually pure in its composition, yet intricate at the same time. crafted in solid a...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Home Accents
Materials
Ash
Shade Low Divider in Green Vip Upholstery with Matt Black Base by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shade, as in the Japanese meaning of “divider”, has been restyled in a contemporary way and found a place in the living area. Shade is a filter, a divider, a compact system created for constructing spaces: decorating, separating, reserving private and intimate corners. The two sizes and the different textiles for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Handmade Dark Brass Bookend HIPPOS, Ancient Greek Forms by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted bookend, model "Hippos" in oxidized brass, dark oxidation.
This bookend is part of the "Althaea Series", a collection of four bookends in brass Inspired by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Interlock Screen 3 Panels By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a timeless screen designed to integrate seamlessly into all interiors. be it used as a backdrop behind a sofa setting, or a partition besides a dining room, its ability to provide a degree of screening gives endless possibilities. crafted entirely with ash strips that interlock and thoughtful detailing that allows each panel to fully fold back, it is a piece to entice all spaces.
Wooden screen with 3 foldable panels in oak with bronze detail on the top edge, with wooden hinges.
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Home Accents
Materials
Bronze
Shades of Venice High Divider in Murano Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shade of Venice dividers are created with a magical colourful weave in nautical cords inspired by the Venetian islands and their local colours. Thus four collections emerge: Mura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Steel
Valentino Italian Duo Fold Leather Wallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Italian Valentino Leather wallet with notches for 8 credit cards, 6 pockets and two zippered areas for important papers or change and win...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Substantial Pair of Etched Crystal Globe Bookends by Nicole Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Substantial pair of etched crystal globe bookends by Nicole Miller, circa 2000s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 9.5"W x 4.75"D x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Crystal
Large Sculptural Belgian Globe Floor Stand 1950s
By Ludo Verbeke
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Globe floor stand, metal, resin, Belgium, 1950s.
Beautiful globe on a floor stand. The reserved, almost monochromatic color scheme in black ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs (A). Item featured is an original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Canvas
Contemporary American Rotating Metal Globe on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American openwork metal globe rotates along its axis at a tilted angle, mounted on a scroll form metal stand.
Wear to finish
Category
20th Century American Modern Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Large Structural I-Beam Gold Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Large Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 12 x D 8 x H 16 cm
Materials: Bronze
Fin bookends come in two sizes...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Bronze
Gray Metal Circle Design 4 Fold Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary dark gray metal plated 4-fold screen with wooden core and raised concentric circle pattern
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Home Accents
Materials
Wood
1950s, Venini Glass Spiraling Obelisk
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Spiraling clear-glass obelisk with red flame-like intrusions made by Venini. One of the most celebrated models of Venini.
This type of glass is called "Vetro Sommerso", model 4256 fr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Solid Lucite Obelisks, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully made impressive large solid lucite obelisks, American 1970's. These are a stand out in any room.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Home Accents
Materials
Lucite
Shades of Venice Low Divider in Sant'Erasmo Cords & Black Steel by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shade of Venice dividers are created with a magical colourful weave in nautical cords inspired by the Venetian islands and their local colours. Thus four collections emerge: Mura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Home Accents
Materials
Steel
Modern home accents for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern home accents 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 home accents created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern home accents 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 home accents, popular names associated with this style include AIREDELSUR, Draga & Aurel, Maharam, and ANAKTAE. 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 home accents differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $2,818.