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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tokonoma Karma Cabinet by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Frescoed cabinet (printed fabric) two pieces limited edition, original label, numbered and signed.
Exhibit in Triennale of Milano for show Kama. Sex and Design, December 2012.
Biogr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Michel Anasse abstract metal brutalist surrealist , sculpture, "Musician"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the French artist Michel Anasse in this metal welded surrealist sculpture of the series " Musicians ".
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Original Abstract Acrylic on Board by Rick Orr
By Rick Orr
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original large abstract painting by American listed artist Rick Orr.
This is an acrylic on board, with a gold leaf wood frame.
Measurements: 53.25” Wide, 29.25” High. 1.25” Deep.
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lakeshore
Located in London, GB
Beautiful piece of contemporary art that will be the focal point of the room.
Gold metallic embroidery. Gold bullions, pearls crushed, 3D beads, and flat gold metal yarn with hand-p...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metallic Thread
$5,114
Fossil
Located in London, GB
Hand-embroidered artwork with 3d sequins forms in multiple applications with a fossil.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
$3,351
Greg Parker, Untitled, 1988; Graphite and Oil on Gessoed Panel
By Greg Parker
Located in Chicago, IL
Greg Parker, American, b. 1952
Untitled, 1988
Graphite and oil on gessoed panel
Signed and dated to verso. Geometric composition in monochromatic variations ending on a graphite...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint
Moonlit Elsewhere
Located in London, GB
Hand-embroidered matt sequins with natural pearls, aluminum shards, and fabric manipulations.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
$2,925
Frame by the French Manufactory "Delf, Cadre D' Art, Paris", 20th Century
By Delft
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame, arched and multi-coloured frame moulding;
model frame by the French manufacturer DELF - Cadre d' art - Paris
Overall dimensions 75 x 65 cm; inlay dimensions 60,5 x 50,5 cm.
Inscribed with the original selling price...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$1,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Tom Rooth “Honeycomb” Wall Sculpture — Handmade Ceramic & 23.5k Gold Gilt Frames
By Tom Rooth
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Rooth “Honeycomb” Wall Sculpture — Handmade Ceramic & 23.5k Gold Gilt Frames
A striking and whimsical wall sculpture by British artist Tom Rooth, this handcrafted piece features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mondego Handmade Decorative Tile Panel
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, res...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience, Wood
$1,712 / item
Expressionist Portrait of a Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expressionist portrait of a woman that alludes to the Fauvist movement filled with garnet, scarlet and deep brown color fields. Bright green, yellow and blue accents highlight the ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, “Untitled”, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Joseph Trippetti Framed Silver Enamel on Copper Plaque Picture Watchmaker
Located in Sarasota, FL
Silver enamel on copper by renowned enamel artist Joseph Trippetti. Signed lower right. Enamel plaque in excellent condition. One small hairline cracks to top of frame as shown. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper, Enamel
Ash Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 180 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, ash, epoxy and acrylics
‘Ash’ symbolizes the outcome, almost like a relic of the intense passion that came before. This is never the end, as from ash comes new life.
Corine van Voorbergen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$19,962 / item
Wall Decoration Fine Silk and Metallic Threads Embroidery in Black Wood Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wall Decoration Fine Silk and Metallic Threads Tapestry in Black Wood Frame - Scythian
The Art of the great contemporary artist, one of the geniuses in creating images in the styl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread
Artistic Mosaic Handmade 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
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Yellow
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board
Old Skull Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa,
disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continuità
della vita dopo la ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plywood
Abstract Painting "Fin Du Jour" in Friendly Orange-Blue Colors by Michel Puchala
Located in Salzburg, AT
Abstract painting in warm, friendly acrylic colors with the name "Fin du Jour" - "End of the Day" by Michel Puchala.
Professional framing with shadow gap frame (1.0cm) and white gold...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Kurt Larisch, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Signed, Dated, Title in Back
By Kurt Larisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large painting by the well known Austrian artist, Larch, worked in Mexico for many years. This art work is title in Spanish in back "Luna Congelada" his style is abstra...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Abstract Composition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Abstract slate sandstone composition by Nicole Cormier (1932-2020)
Provenance from the artist atelier.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Slate, Sandstone
$1,779
Max Walter Svanberg Painted Ceramic Tile, for Rorstrand, Signed Titled in Bac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice painted tile by the well-known artist, Max Walter Svanberg for Rorstrand.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tile Panel Tua Handmade Decorative
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, res...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience, Wood
$1,672 / item
One of One Detroit Artist Billy Couch Dodge Challenger Fine Art Print
By Billy Couch
Located in Ferndale, MI
Giclee fine art print one of one ever printed as artist proof. Series was never produced. Image of 1970s Dodge Challenger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Colourful Handmade Artistic Mosaic Merilyn Pop Bespoke Options Available
By sicis
Located in London, GB
This colourful pop inspiration mosaic is an ode to the popular and unique Marilyn Monroe. The diva is still one of the most emblematic actresses of the big screen. Surrounded by mult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
21st Century Plate "Portrait I" Kiasmo designer Vincenzo D'alba +Antonio Marras
Located in Ruffano, IT
The series Portrait consists of six plates where the plasticity of the figures merges with the geometries placed in the background. A language where realistic descriptions become dec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Newsprint Collage Artist Signed and Dated 1996 Titled "Hombre de Letras"
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican Newsprint Collages Artist Signed and Dated 1996 Titled "Hombre de Letras"
Offered for sale is a pair of Mexican newsprint collages signed bottom right and dated 1996. These...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Study for Event Horizon" by Jan Pieter Fokkens
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by images of deep space, computer compression algorithms, and early non-representational art, Chicago-based artist Jan Pieter Fokkens uses the tangible qualities of pattern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Frame by the French Manufactory " DELF - Cadre d' Art - Paris " 20th Century
By Delft
Located in Madrid, ES
FRAME, arched and profiled frame moulding, ebonised and ivory coloured;
model frame by the French manufactory " DELF - Cadre d' Art - Paris "
France
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$948 Sale Price
20% Off
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
"Black to Color 2" Optical Art
Located in New York, NY
"Black to Color 2" wall-mounted optical art encased in acrylic by Leonard Janklow. Signed. From the private collection of the Coral Springs Museum o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
"Dayglo Square Float" Optical Art
Located in New York, NY
"Dayglo Square Float" wall mounted optical sculpture encased in acrylic by Leonard Janklow. Signed.
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
Art Glass Pergamino Gold 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
Art Glass
Art Glass Vetrite Boulder Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses 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
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
Tile Panel Floral Handmade Decorative
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, resultin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience, Wood
$1,678 / item
Colourful Handmade Artistic Mosaic Merilyn Wind Bespoke Options Available
By sicis
Located in London, GB
This colourful pop inspiration mosaic is an ode to the popular and unique Marilyn Monroe. The diva is still one of the most emblematic actresses of the big screen. Surrounded by mult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Italian Modern Geometric Decorative Panel in Solid Wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Geometric decorative panel in solid wood, 1980s
Decorative panel in solid wood, that can be used on the wall or vertically placed on the ground. The decoration is made...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Geometric 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
Limited Edition 3/65 Bill Mack Signed Tribute to Picasso Huge Bronze Picture
By Bill Mack 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare 1984 low Limited Edition number 3/65 Bill Mack a tribute to Picasso bonded bronze picture RRP $100,000 (£78,50...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Ballet Dancer Wall Art, Black and White, Contemporary
Located in Port Washington, NY
This ballerina art collection truly contains something for every taste in art from minimalist more simple canvas prints to more complex dynamic prints. F...
Category
Late 20th Century Latvian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Eclipsis III 80 Wall Mirror Copper and Black Leather by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Eclipsis III
The fascinating performance of the moon casting its shadow onto Earth inspired this mirror by Atlasproject. The typical geometries of the design and the refined mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Spindle, " 1991 Framed 30" Pastel on Paper by Jim Waid, Companion Available
Located in New York, NY
In "Spindle, 1991" artist Jim Waid through his mastery of pastel on paper, reflects a microcosmic view of nature that would otherwise be purely abstracted without the sporadic inclus...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Grape Hyacinth, a Piece of 3D Sculptural Egret and Tan Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Grape Hyacinth:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of egret and tan leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 17 x 17 inches or 43...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Disks, A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Disks:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm.
One, s...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
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
Art Glass, Glass
Charcoal Drawing Black-Beige Michel Batlle 1987 Handworked Frame, Museums Glass
Located in Salzburg, AT
Disguise: Charcoal abstract, figurative drawing in black color on beige paper from Michel Batlle, signed 1987
Handworked frame, with wihite-gilded decoration, non-reflecting museums glass...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Colour Fan. A piece of 3D Sculptural multi coloured Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Colour fan:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of cream leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm.
...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Ying - Acrylic Silkscreen Ink on Canvas
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multidisciplinary artist, designer, photographer, and founder of her eponymous brand of wallpapers, tiles, and home textiles, Aimée Wilder presents Shadow Wildling, a new series of large-format silkscreened paintings.
This debut fine art edition draws inspiration from Aimée’s textile design background to explore tessellation, positive/negative space, mathematics, fractal dragon curves, and nuanced color relationships.
These new paintings, however, reverse the usual role of patterned designs within interior spaces. Rather than an all-over application of patterned wallpaper...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Modernist Painting Suggestiveness by Peter Sengl, 1985, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Painting Suggestiveness by Peter Sengl 1985 Austria This painting by Peter Sengl was named suggestiveness. Also the painting is signed and dated.
Peter Sengl was born 1945...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Italian Murano Glass Decorative Panel by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass decorative panel designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1980.
Signed and with original labels.
Biography
Alfredo Barbini ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Murano Glass
Pulliam Abstract Framed Oil On Canvas
By Pulliam
Located in Countryside, IL
Pulliam abstract framed oil on canvas
This painting measures: 20 wide x 2 deep x 24 inches high
This Painting is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Black and White Painting Attributed to Beatrix Syjuco
Located in Miami, FL
A striking work of decorative attributed to Beatrix Syjuco similar to her Method of Madness II painting, circa 2017. Pencil on canvas.
Professionally framed, measures: 50" W x 36" ...
Category
20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
$1,500 Sale Price
34% Off
Beautiful Beatrice Cenci Canvas Micromosaic White Diamond Topaz Jet Gold
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
Glass
Paul Maxwell "Ridgemont" 1985
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic Relief Painting by Paul Maxwell "Ridgemont" - 1985, USA.
Dimensions
60" width x 36" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; professionally cleaned.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade 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
Tile Panel Prisma Handmade Decorative
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, resulting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience, Wood
$1,678 / item
Pullman Extra Large Original Art Oil on Canvas
By Pullman
Located in Countryside, IL
Pullman extra large original art oil on canvas.
This painting is in excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
We take our...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Heart Installation With Frame by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Installation With Frame by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 5 x W 50.8 x H 68.6 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be w...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,447 / item
“Nightwind” Abstract Ink Drawing by Syd Solomon
By Syd Solomon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black and white abstract drawing entitled “Nightwind” by Syd Solomon, c.1964. The piece features expressive movements created by long and harsh strokes and curves of dark ink. A na...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Crayon
Heart Installation With Frame II by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Installation With Frame II by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 6 x W 67.8 x H 67 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,447 / item
Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative art 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 decorative art, popular names associated with this style include sicis, Louise Heighes, Atlasproject, and Peter Keil. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $191,803 while the average work can sell for $2,184.