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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Art Glass Savannah 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
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
Art Glass Sunburst 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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Instinct Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: W 46 x 24 x H 36 cm
Materials: stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Dimensio...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,314 / item
Mirror Image, Hand-Sculpted by Kevin Oyen
By Kevin Oyen
Located in Geneve, CH
-Name of the work: Mirror image
Limited edition of 10 + 2AP
-Material: Mirror polished stainless steel and wénge wooden horns
-Dimensions = H 100 x W 80...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$12,466 / item
Unique Round and Round Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique round and round mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: D 60 cm
Materials: Steel, float mirror
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
$1,482 / item
Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of polished bronze bar trays by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$15,580 / set
Itinera Res Lunare III 80 Mirror by Atlasproject White Calacatta Gold
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Itinera Res Lunare III
Combining the stunning antique mirrors mirrored glasses with the warmth of hand finished natural materials, the Res mirrors will be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Clepsydra II 90 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Brown Leather Black Marquinia
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
Portrait of Mick Jagger by Marcos Marin
By Marcos Marin
Located in PAU, FR
Optical art by Marcos Marin
Acrylic on Canvas who representing Mick Jagger
With beautiful clear orange and black
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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
$1,789
Sumer Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Sumer sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: L 63 x 18 x H 13.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own person...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,314 / item
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug 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
Polyester, Silk
Ash Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 70 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.
Available sizes: 70, 90, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180cm
Corine van Voorbergen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$7,348 / item
Instinct Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: W 46 x 24 x H 36 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own perso...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,314 / item
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug 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
Polyester, Silk
Mantis, Aged Steel LED Light Plant Grower, Luvere Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Mantis - brass LED light plant grower - Luvere Studio
Materials: Brass, LED Lighting. Interchangeable backplate and base plate
Dimensions: 29” ? ?x ? ?16” ? ?x ? ?16”
The Ma...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Instinct Meta Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct Meta sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on 30
Dimensions: W 50 x 20.5 x H 33 cm
Materials: stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Di...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,908 / item
Art Glass Suede Cream 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
Sumer Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Sumer sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: W 42 x H 15 cm
Materials: stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality a...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,576 / item
Arkhè II Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Arkhè II sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on 5
Dimensions: W 25 x 17 x H 53 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Dimensions...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,970 / item
Art Glass Papiro Gold 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
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
Peter KLASEN (1935 - …) , « Experiment I » , 1972
By Peter Klasen
Located in Paris, FR
Peter Klasen is a German artist who settled in Paris in 1959. He joined the international Avant-Garde in Paris, fleeing post-war defeated and divided Germany. He is among the artists...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
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
Serigraph by Alberto BIASI, dated 1972
By Alberto Biasi
Located in Vicenza, VI
Silkscreen print on paper and plexiglass by Italian artist Alberto Biasi.
The work belongs to the artist's characteristic kinetic artistic production, which through his art implement...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Dimension 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
Art Glass Landscape 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 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
Frieze, Gaddi Torso, Contemporary Art Decorative Sculpture by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
From extremely detailed 3D scans of the most important classical sculptures of all times, Eduard Locota has digitally sliced and extracted the essential portion of the artwork, then ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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 Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
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
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Art Glass
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
Art Glass Copper 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
Art Glass Dust Gold Decoartive 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 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
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
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Portrait Wall Decor 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
Glass
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 th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Art Glass Gold Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Solid Finish
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 Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Art Glass Resham Cipria 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
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Art Glass
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
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
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Art Glass Geometric Platinum 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
Platinum
Panel with Female Figure in Meditative Pose
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Copper panel by Ravi Shing for LightWorks Resource, 1980s-90s. Panel with copper fibers joining patinated copper plates giving space in the center to a stylized female figure in medi...
Category
1990s Philippine Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Art Glass Solferino 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
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Art Glass
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Portrait Wall Decor 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
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
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
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
$31,494 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Art Glass Peltro Mud 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Dragonfly Blue
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$1,049 / set
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Portrait Wall Decor 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
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
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 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.
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