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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Marble
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Polyester, Silk
'Helsinki' Sign Designed by Jan Svenungsson, Copper, Unique, Sweden, 1991
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sign designed by Jan Svenungsson,
Sweden. 1991.
Copper.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 16 cm/ 6 1/4"
W: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
Category
1990s European 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Grain 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Polyester, Silk
Art Glass Lake 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Crystallised 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Pangea Red 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Jungle 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Art Glass I Calima 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass P Grey 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Vetrite Cliff 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Papiro Rust 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Unakite 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Ignite 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
Art Glass Ig Tortora 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
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Art Glass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Polyester, Silk
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
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
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, Moses, 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
VINC, Bibendum, 2021, Acrylic on Hood of 4CV
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Artist VINC
4 CV Bibendum
Acrylic on hood of 4CV from 1960 ( French car)
Circa 2021
H 83 x W 100 X D 22 cms
Signed by the artist
Unique and original a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Topographic geographical map in wood frame of Europe, 1950s-1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Topographic geographical map in wood frame of Europe, 1950s-1990s
Three-dimensional geographical map of Europe on paper. The topographic map presents the states with t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Painting of an Italian Girl in a Mountain Landscape, Early 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas of an Italian girl in a mountain landscape painted by Carl Forup, a pupil of Henri Matisse. Circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
$3,600 Sale Price
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Italian Modern Black and White Artwork on Glass by Tarantino, 1983
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white artwork on glass with wooden frame by Tarantino, 1983.
Work on glass with black background and satin design depicting an expanse of water and a waning...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern shades of grey and black abstract painting by Dova with passpartout and wooden frame, 1980s
Abstract painting in shades of grey, blue and black with white passpartout...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mosibul Side Lamp by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Mosi Art Object by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Dimensions: D 20 x W 43 x H 150 cm
Materials:Mosi, Ott (Ottchil). Fabric
Weight: 15kg
Today, modern textiles are produced cheaper and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
$7,867 / item
Real by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Real by Michael Young
Dimensions: Ø34 x H 25,6 cm
Materials: Anodized champagne/black laser cut metal
Michael Young
Michael Young is a world-renowned British designer. He fou...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Other
$1,704 / item
Contemporary Wool Tapestry by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Tapestry by FAINA
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Wool
Dimensions: diameter 100 x 4 cm
In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a study...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$4,851 / item
Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$7,784 / 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
$15,568 / set
Tzambouka Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct meta sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on 30
Dimensions: D 42 x H 42 cm
Materials: Stoneware, wool
Each piece is unique with its own pers...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware, Wool
$3,409 / 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 personality and marks. Dimensio...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,312 / item
Mantis, Brass 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 ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$10,228 / item
Agua Nueva
Located in London, GB
Ostrich feather embroidery with rough agate stones.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
$2,165
Abstract Peony
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand-embroidered artwork with blue and white standing sequins and beads with transparent rock crystals.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rock Crystal
$1,587
Falling Flower
Located in London, GB
Pleated taffeta with horn beads.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Beads
$2,921
Vienna
Located in London, GB
Semi-precious stones citrine, rose crystal, tigers eye on sequin, and Swarovski embroidered and framed on a faux antique mounting.
The perfect artwork to brighten the room.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$3,503
Belle Rive
Located in London, GB
Raffia geometric embroidery with geometric glass stones additions.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia, Opaline Glass
$2,762
Dry Shore Land
Located in London, GB
Raffia, bugle, and silk thread geometric embroidery with aquamarine and aventurine stones.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rock Crystal
$2,482
Pathway
Located in London, GB
A black mix of embroidered and stone artwork, perfect to adorn any type of room. Black bugle beads stacked in long and short sizes with black marbled onyx.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Onyx
$2,242
Clepsydra I 80 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Calacatta Gold 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 whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Clepsydra I 120 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Calacatta Gold 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 whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Clepsydra VI 80 Wall Mirror Blue and Yellow Leather by Atlasproject
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
Leather, Mirror
Clepsydra I 100 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Calacatta Gold 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 preserving their uniqueness.
Entirely crafted by hand, these amazing mirrors were born by the harmonious synthesis of the Italian taste creativity and a deep technical knowledge of the materials. Geometry and colors come together to create a stunning collection of must have pieces.
Clepsydra I D100 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Clepsydra VII 100 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Brushed Brass
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 preserving their uniqueness.
Entirely crafted by hand, these amazing mirrors were born by the harmonious synthesis of the Italian taste creativity and a deep technical knowledge of the materials. Geometry and colors come together to create a stunning collection of must have pieces.
Clepsydra VII D100 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Eclipsis I 80 Wall Mirror Calacatta Gold Marble and Blue Leather by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Eclipsis I
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 materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Little Monster Wall Lamp by Kajsa Willner, 2022
Located in Limhamn, SE
Two imaginative travellers: Little monster and Mr. Strictly was brought forward to the exhibition As seen by in Paris at gallery 3537 on commission by Rimowa. The pieces use light, p...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Tannic Acid Plate, Steel Wall Piece
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A steel plate is treated by hand in a rotating movement with Tannic Acid from Oak. Different shades of blue become visible on the steel by the intensity of tannic acid.
Tannic Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Metal Grid Modern, 7949
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Giovannozzi Home, Wall Sculpture, Marble and Metal Brass Finish, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Sculpture in metal and marble with various dimensions, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi.
- Inserts in marble type "ONICE FANTASTICO"
- Metal struct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Clepsydra VI 90 Wall Mirror Blue and Yellow Leather by Atlasproject
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
Mirror, Leather
Clepsydra VII 90 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Brushed Brass
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
Metal, Brass, Copper
Clepsydra IV 90 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
Art Glass Silver 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
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.