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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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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
Dennis Sakelson Abstract Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful abstract painting from American artist Dennis Sakelson. Stark, bold, organic lines bring a sense of movement to any room. Please confirm item...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Small Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small plato shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Maple, Natural oil mix
Dimensions: W 60, D 10, H 3,5 cm
Also Available: different sizes.
The surface of the moon is the ins...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Betty Gold abstract geometric wood and gold leaf modern sculpture .
By Betty Gold 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract geometric wood leaf sculpture, by the well known Texas/California artist Betty Gold.Signed and numbered 10/15 in black ink.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Unique Relief Gold Leaf Flower on Large Blue Klein Background Abstract Painting
Located in Miami, FL
A unique elongated gold leaf painting in relief on a blue Klein oil base in abstract. Signed.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Woodblock Print by Gregory Amenoff
Located in New York, NY
Very large format wood block painting mounted in a carved black and gilt frame. Signed.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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.
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Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Schumacher Orissa Sisal Wallpaper Mural in Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the look of artisanal processes like ikat or shibori, this 12-foot tall panel wallcovering is printed on sisal for tactile dimension and alludes to a lush seascape or lands...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Grasscloth, Paper
Large Modern French Tapestry by J.L Viard
By J.L. Viard
Located in NYC, NY
A tapestry by French artist J.L Viard for Murmure des Sylves. Tightly woven wool and wool blends.
Signed on the front and again the reverse tag with an edition 21 of 100.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Art Glass F Black 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
"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
Frog Sculpture in Verdigris Bronze and Black Marble by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Animal Sculpture in stock and ready to ship.
The frog is made of cast bronze with vedigris patina. The base is a Nero Marquina marble base.
Dimensions:
w 23 x d 18.5 x h 35 cm
w 9....
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modern Color Full Glass Sculpture by Theresa
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern color full glass sculpture by Theresa.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Claes Oldenburg Lithograph, Pop Art, Hot Water Bottle, Pencil, Numbered, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Pop Art lithograph by the well known artist Claes Oldenburg ,pencil signed LR, numbered 26/100. Titeled on plate London 66(.image size along is 7.5 X 5.5 inches.) Framed.
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
LITHEA/SIkelia by Elena Salmistraro Wall Decor Marble White and Green
Located in Patti, IT
Sikelia
Wall decor
Dimensions: single tile 28 x 14 x 2 cm
Dimensions panel in the photo
Materials: bas-relief in Calcutta marble, circles in Verde Alpi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper
Wave, A Piece of 3D Sculptural Cream Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Wave:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of cream leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 29 x 45 inches or 114 x 74 cm.
T...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Tile Panel Tejo Colors 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 in a very visually impact...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience, Wood
Wildflower: A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Wildflower:
A piece 3D sculptural of wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 11.6 x 14 inches or 29.5 x 35.5 ...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Schumacher Clements Ribeiro Deco Diamonds Geometric Carbon Wallpaper Panel Set
By Schumacher, Clements Ribeiro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist collage of geometric shapes, this extra-large wallpaper design creates a striking, mural-like effect. It is packaged as two 12’ panels.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Clements Ribeiro Deco Diamonds Geometric Dove Wallpaper Panel Set
By Schumacher, Clements Ribeiro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist collage of geometric shapes, this extra-large wallpaper design creates a striking, mural-like effect. It is packaged as two 12’ panels.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
"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
"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
Andrianna Shamaris Framed Abstract Courrèges Scarf from Paris France
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Courrèges silk scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold contrasting colors in this beautiful abstract silk vinta...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Silk
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
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold or Platinum Leaf
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, Platinum
"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
Charcoal Drawing Black, Beige, Red and White Michel Batlle 1987 Handworked Frame
Located in Salzburg, AT
Polyphem: Charcoal abstract, figurative drawing in black-red-white color on beige paper from Michel Batlle, signed 1987
Handworked frame, with white-gilded decoration, non-reflecting...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
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
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
Aqua Blocks Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Eduard Locota, Acrylic Glass & Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
Volumetric piece
We present you a one of a kind wall artwork, looking along the sea coastline length, “Aqua Blocks” can become a center piece to any interior. It’s fractured structu...
Category
2010s Romanian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Glass Artist's work "Barabas" Signed S.Bonnamour" - Mondrian style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Glass Artist's work "Barabas" Signed S.Bonnamour"
Mondian color inspiration - Decoration
Measures : 100cmx15cm H:50cm
Material : Glass - Wood Frame
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
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
Plumage, a Piece of 3D Sculptural Tan with White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Plumage:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of tan and white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 14 x 14 inches or 36 x 36 c...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
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
Fern: A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Fern:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 25.5 x 25.5 inches or 65 x 65 cm
This...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Abstract Painting Acryl on Canvas in Black-Grey-White by Guillermo Aritza 1991
By Guillermo Arizta
Located in Salzburg, AT
Modern abstract painting in black and white colors signed on backside Guillermo Aritza, black shadow gap frame silvered on front view.
Born 1949 in Mexico, living since 1985 in Paris...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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
Metallic Thread, Gold Leaf
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
Wave. A Piece of 3D Sculptural Gold Leather Wall Art.
Located in Margate, GB
Wave:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of gold leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm.
This pie...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Coneflower: A Piece of 3D Sculptural Blue and Brown Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Coneflower:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of leather, one blue one pink, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 31 x 49 inches or 7...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Weave, a Piece of 3d Sculptural Putty Coloured Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Weave:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of putty coloured leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measuremen...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
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
Contemporary Wool Tapestry by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tapestry by FAINA
Material: Wool
Dimensions: diameter 100 x 4 cm
In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a study of the daily traditions of...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Two (2) Abstract Linocut "A" Digital Print Wall Art Paintings
Located in Deland, FL
Delve deep into the world of abstract thought with this exquisite set of two matching giclée prints. Crafted in a striking black and white tonal palette, these artworks defy the trad...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
“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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Dream Of Nordic Nights, B. Diener
Located in Port Washington, NY
Modern sleek painting. Deep and dark accents giving the viewer many opportunities for interpretation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Peacock and Angels Framed Print - Signed D. Carney
Located in Countryside, IL
Peacock and angels framed print - signed D. Carney.
This print measures: 36 wide x 1.75 deep x 36 inches high.
This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents,...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 80 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Quartz, Steel
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
Set of Six Iconic "Julia" Plates by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six "Julia" displaying porcelain plates with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Variations”). These plates were m...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Art Glass Fuliggine 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
Modular Color Series Modern Art by Robert Kidd, c 1980s
Located in Toledo, OH
Woven torn paper wall art, primary color blue, part of the Modular Color Series, signed by artist Robert Kidd, circa 1980s. Artwork includes original galle...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Art Glass Geometric Design 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
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.