Modern Decorative Art
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Modern Avignon Wall Mirror Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Avignon Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Aged Mirror Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
A stunning modern mirror with exuberant detail. The round, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Modern Infinity 13 Mirror Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Infinity 13 Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The elegant movement of the Infinity Mirror reveals a flowing piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fruit and Flower Basket Tile Mural in Pure Clay and Fine Ceramic
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Fruit and Flower Basket" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 20 tiles
Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 29.5"W (60cm X 75cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal
Located in Geneve, CH
6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal
Dimensions: 156 cm x 200 cm
Materials: Fique - Furcraea andina .The plant is transformed manually into textiles and ropes and used
in various applic...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Modern Wall Decor, The Wall Arrow by Bend Goods, Copper
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture
The wall arrow is a fun way to add personality to your space. It looks great on shelving or leaning against a fireplace. It also features convenient mounti...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Very Large Gold Gilt Papier Mâché Wall Hanging Mask of the Gods of Wind in Mask
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and large gold leaf gilt wall sculpture in papier mache of the Gods of Wind
This is one of a pair, the second piece is half the s...
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Modern Colored Glass Wall Art, Signed, circa 1986
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This colorful modern wall art features a vibrant palette, depicting two women and a series of thoughtful abstract designs. The scrolled glass art blends colors and shapes in a truly ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
You Are My Valentine by Mauro Oliveira
Located in Palm Springs, CA
You Are My Valentine by Mauro Oliveira, signed.
A painting with mixed media on wood panel covered with resin.
Measures: Height 48 inches / Width 48 inches / Depth 2 inches
1 in stoc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
Mountain Landscape by Henrik Siravyan
By Henrik Siravyan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurative oil painting (mount Ararat) by Armenian artist Henrik Siravyan. Signed and dated 1989.
Henrik Siravyan (Armenian: December 18, 1928 in Yerevan – March 16, 2001 in Yerevan...
Category
1980s Armenian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Stylish Wall Art Work Polished or Matt Ebony Mosaic Insert Liquid Metal
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Japanese Firemen's Coat on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 19th century Japanese firemen's coat, constructed from smoked deer leather and with bold white stenciled characters creating a wonderfully modern pattern across the back and b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
21st Century Modern Infinity 8 Wall Mirror Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Infinity 8 Wall Mirror Silver Leaf Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The elegant movement of the Infinity Mirror reveals a flowing piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chanel Vintage Black Crystal and Gold Plate Flower Ring
By Coco Chanel
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgous Coco Chanel ring , gold plate and diamond cut black crystal , Camellia shape. Its the iconic flower from the prestigious French Maison Coco Chanel
With house seal!!!
This i...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Contemporary Wool Tapestry by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tapestry by FAINA
Material: Wool
Dimensions: diameter 100 x 4 cm
The MAKOSH symbol is built on two geometric figures — the cross and the rhombus. The first is the c...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Painting by William Kozar, Modern Art, C 2016, Large Scale, Black on Black Color
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI style silverplate mirrored plateau or tray. This stunning French silver plate tray would look great on a cocktail table showcasing a prized possession or for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Art Glass Punctum Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Margaret Smith “Near the Zócalo” Abstract Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting
By Margaret Smith 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signed late 1970s/early 1980s large abstract impressionist cityscape oil painting on board titled “Near the Zócalo”, by American artist Margaret Smith.
The Zócalo is the common na...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wall Sculpture of Little Boy Signed William Westenhaver
Located in Pasadena, CA
An endearing, wood carved wall sculpture by William Westenhaver depicting a young boy reading a book.
It is made of a very grainy wood enhanced on some parts with black, pastel red...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Coil 32 Sculpture by SkLO
By SkLO
Located in Geneve, CH
Coil 32 Sculpture by SkLO
Dimensions: D23 x W 91 x H 36 cm
Materials: Glass, metal
Other glass colors available: Clear and blue. Metal finishes available: Dark oxidized, brushed n...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Hand Painted Ceramic Tile Mural, Lemon Tree, Portuguese Tiles
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Lemon Tree" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 17.7"W X 23.6"H (45cm X 60cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Glass and Marble Mosaic Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Infinity 8 Wall Mirror Handcrafted in Portugal Greenapple Ready to Ship
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Modern Infinity 8 Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The elegant movement of the Infinity Mirror reveals a flowing piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Resin Art Panel
Located in Westport, CT
Resin art panel colored with pigments and ink multi-layered process which result in an organic expression of shapes.
The outcome is always unsuspected. Each piece is unique and cann...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Clepsydra IV Mirror by Atlasproject Brushed brass Black Marquinia marble
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Clepsydra
As a journey through the time, where lives can cross or never meet, the lines run along the surface of the Clepsydra mirrors, approaching the most diverse materials while ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Fabric Tapestry with Rooster Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Polyester
1960s School Poster in the Class by Rossignol, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s School Chart by Rossignol France.
A school poster - educational poster printed on thick paper.
Theme of this wall decoration is : In the class
Teacher in front of the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Art Glass & Peacock Mosaic Decorative Panel Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Thomas Eriksson Cross Cabinet with Glossy Varnished Finish for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue and white.
Made of laser-cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Modern French Nude Oil on Canvas Painting with Tricolor Wrapping, Dated 1973
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern French nude oil on canvas painting with tricolor wrapping in silver-gilded frame
Dated 1973, unclear signature, please see detailed images.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Modern Wall Art, Modular Art Piece by Bend Goods 'Round', White
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture
This interactive wire decor is designed to brighten and enhance your walls inside or out. The modular art piece lets you be the designer and create horizon...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Porcelain Wall Decoration Set Blue Violet Ceramic Ocean Italy Fos
Located in Faenza, IT
Set of 7 different wall decoration plates, including the screws to hang them on wall.
PORIFERA Collection by FOS is an hymn to the beauty of marine world, with a myriad of tiny ho...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Fabric Tapestry with Heron Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Art Glass & Artistic Mosaic Wall Decorative Panel Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Signed Vintage Philip Perkins Cubist Painting
By Philip Perkins
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful painting dated 1970 that has great planes of color and field is by the abstract painter, Philip Perkins. His resume is impressive with early studies in Europe with maj...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Glass Lignin Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Handmade Artistic Wall Panel texturised Scagliola Art Decoration by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
This beautiful panel is a single piece and was created after visiting the wonderful city of Matera, declared human heritage.
The emotion that this particular landscape conveys to vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
Maiohgi Fan Shaped Wall Mirror Contemporary Limited Edition Color
By Jacobsroom
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Maiohgi is a fan-shaped contemporary wall mirror, whose surface rests on a colorful graphic border with Bauhaus references. Created by Jacobsroom Studio in Rome, the accessory is com...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Porcelain Wall Decoration Set Pink Violet Ceramic Ocean Italy Fos
Located in Faenza, IT
Set of 7 different wall decoration plates, including the screws to hang them on wall.
PORIFERA Collection by FOS is an hymn to the beauty of marine world, with a myriad of tiny ho...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing 'tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Thomas Eriksson Cross Cabinet in Green Glossy Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue and white. Made of laser-cut a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Grand Palais Poster
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Grand French art fair poster from the 1979 Chardin Grand Palais show.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Itinera Res Venere Wall Mirror by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Itinera Res Venere
Combining the stunning Antique Mirrors mirrored glasses with the warmth of hand finished natural materials, the Res mirrors will be an elegant presence in every e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century Wall Sculpture "Silenzio" by Clara Graziolino Glazed Ceramic White
Located in madrid, ES
Contemporary wall sculpture by Clara Graziolino
High temperature glazed ceramic, mounted on a wooden panel.
Clara Graziolino (Turin, 1975) is an Italian artist specialized in c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
K-20 Gold Panel
Located in Milan, IT
The representation of a beautiful Japanese Winter Garden brings this wood panel to life. Featuring a base in gold leaf and red Bolus, the decorative work is applied in oil colors. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Large Yves St. Laurent Standing Logo Advertisement Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage wooden Yves Saint Laurent floor decor. This large piece is painted in dark charcoal gray. Standing tall on it's tripod leg, the framed logo was used in a retail store as mer...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Glass and Marble Mosaic Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, circa 1977, New Frame, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
