Modern Wall Decorations
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Champ De Couleur" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42"x56"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "CHAMP DE COULEUR" - Our newest limited-release art print series. This first work in the collection is an interplay of colors and geometry. "Champ De Couleur" skillfully ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981
Located in Studio City, CA
This famous image/poster by renowned photographer Richard Avedon features an image of one of the most recognizable, iconic and celebrated images of the 20th century of a young, beaut...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Lithography by Leo Castelli Gallery
By Andy Warhol
Located in Debrecen, HU
After Andy Warhol; a limited edition screenprint numbered 79/100 of Marilyn Monroe in dusky pink and gold, signed within the print and with 'Art Gallery New York' and 'Leo Castelli' ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Iver Rose Oil Painting of a Clown Soldier
By Iver Rose
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage MCM Iver Rose oil painting of a clown soldier
Additional information:
Materials: oil paint, wood
Color: Orange
Period: Mid 20th Centu...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kudditji Kngwarreye
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "My Country", this bold and abstract landscape painting was by renowned Australian aboriginal artist Kudditji Kngwarreye (1928-2017). Acrylic painting on canvas, it was painted in 2012 and signed and inscribed on verso. The saturated colors and the visible brush strokes and intentionally uneven earth-like textures invokes the view of a landscape, partially real, partially imaginary.
Kudditji Kngwarreye from the Utopia community in the Northern Territory. He was the skin brother of the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye and like his skin sister Emily, was one of the most prominent and successful artists in the history of contemporary indigenous Australian...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Leroy Neiman Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Etching 191/250 Dalmatian
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Toledo, OH
Leroy Neiman hand signed limited edition original etching "Dalmatian" 191/250. Signed in pencil lower right. Framed in gold and black tone fra...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke Runner Handmade Nude Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Azulejos Portuguese Tile Mural "Gentleman" Hand Painted and Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "GENTLEMAN" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 70.8"H X 53.1"W (180cm X 135cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Art Work, Framed
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and mysterious art work by German Canadian artist, Bernhard Rohne. This piece is an acid etched brass plate surrounded by a dimensional wooden frame. Delicate details give ...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Andrew Plum Marrakech Souk Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2008
By Andrew Plum
Located in Montreal, QC
“Marrakech Souk” is an original, one of a kind, blue, yellow, red, white, black, contemporary, acrylic on canvas, abstract painting. Vibrant pops of color work in harmony to create this unique, contemporary work of art by Andrew...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Clarence Measelle, (American, b. 1947) Green Apple, 1983
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clarence Measelle (American, b. 1947) Green Apple, 1983
Acrylic on canvas, signed on verso
Canvas 16 x 16 inches, Framed 17.5 x 17.5 inches
Immerse yourself in the captivating allu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Erwin Walter Burger "Fish" Wall Panel
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful Erwin Walter Burger "Fish" wall panel
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood
" Shibori no Machi " Traditional Japanese Wood Block Print
Located in Weesp, NL
Traditional Japanese wood block print "The town of Shibori II " by Hideo Senba 1992.
The woodblock print titled “Shibori no Machi II” by Hi...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 by Jean Paul Goude 2001
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 poster starring Estella Warren by artist Jean Paul Goude, featuring a captivating Estella in a stunning red gown, s...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
2018. Fashion Photography Bela Adler
Located in Perpignan, FR
Photographie mode représentant le model Edita Vilkeviciute
Photographie réalisée par Bela Adler . 2018
53x65 cm avec encadrement
35 x 50 Photo seule
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mixed-Media of a Motorcyclist by Avant Garde Disney Artist Walter Peregoy
By Walter Peregoy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Walter Peregoy (1925 2015) was an American artist acclaimed for his Avant Garde style. He is also known for his work at Disney, Hanna-Barbera, and Format Films during the mid-20th ce...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Boho Diamond Screen Printed Wallpaper in Metallic Copper, Blush on Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michele Varian's Boho diamond wallpaper is a modern design with a scale like pattern creating an undulating texture on your walls. The tone on tone meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marisol Escobar "Rainbow Hands" Varied Edition Lithograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this varied edition of 10, signed lithograph by Marisol Escobar, numbered VIII/X, dated 1969. The printed image measures W9" H10.25". The metal frame is ori...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Optional Omniscience & Snake Got Your Tongue, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Optional Omniscience & Snake Got You, Diptych, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Overall size: Height: 10 in x Width: 19.5 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Optional Omniscience: Height: 10 in x...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Modern Artisan Crafted Ceramic Plate Signed Gui
Located in Miami, FL
Modern abstract black and white decorative ceramic plate signed Gui.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Eclectic Icons in Ceramic & Bronze, Wall Hung, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A lot in going on in these eclectic serialized icons by the Danish artist Mogens Leander. From traditional Byzantine orthodox style, over the Renaissance and Neoclassicism his own in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Runner Handmade Rug in Full Mint by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Keil, Untitled Portrait - I
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Untitled Portrait - I
Peter Keil, Berlin, 1970s.
Oil on board, unframed Measures: artist board 39" x 27".
This striking untitled portrait, titled "Untitled Portrait - I," was creat...
Category
20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Julie Nangala Robertson, Ngapa Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2015
Located in NICE, FR
ABOUT THE WORK NGAPA DREAMING
In her paintings, Julie Nangala represents “Pirlinyanu”, her father's land of which she is the custodian, close to Mina Mina, a rocky land rich in deep-...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Dada Est. Mid Century Modern Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est.
Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017.
Ashwood
Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H
Production delay: 7-9 weeks
There is the possibilit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1992 Kenwood Winery "Pablo Picasso - Jacqueline" Artist Series Print
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning 1992 Pablo Picasso "Jacqueline" Print for Kenwood Vineyards
For sale is a beautiful print featuring Pablo Picasso's masterpiece "Jacqueline," a captivating portra...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Modern Aubusson Wall Tapestry by Guido Maggiori
Located in New York, NY
Modern wall Tapestry Designed by Guido Maggiori (b. 1944) Bold, Colorful Abstract Composition Entitled "Rouge, Vert, Jaune, Noir & Bleu". (Red, Green, Y...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, EQUILIBRIUM by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS
Located in WARMENHUIZEN, NL
EQUILIBRIUM is a fiber art tapestry created using the macrame technique. Inspired by the fluid motion of water, this piece explores the balance between emptiness and solidity.
This ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Azulejos Portuguese Tile Mural "Gentleman" Hand Painted and Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "GENTLEMAN" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 76.7"H X 47.2"W (195cm X 120cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Abstract Oil on Canvass Painting by Noted Vermont Artist Lois Foley '1981'
By Lois Foley
Located in New York, NY
Abstract oil on canvass of tonal greens, pinks and yellows with back wandering line structure, signed and dated Lois Foley '81. This example is in very fine original condition, clean...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Memories of a Panorama 03 Wall Hanging
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Original artwork from Kiki van Eijk.
These tapestries are reminiscent of Dutch landscapes in which the center of each piece is a tree, woven from gold thread. Each panorama aims to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Pat Colville (American, B. 1931) "Zazen #30" Acrylic On Paper, 2002
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pat Colville (American, b. 1931) "Zazen #30" acrylic painting on paper circa 2002 depicting an abstract composition with vibrant red, yellow, pink, and green geometric forms against ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Vintage Seascape Painting in Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage seascape acrylic painting in giltwood frame. Signed and dated at lower left: Eriaine 1981; Inscribed in Danish at the back. A loose translation of the title: "The Sea is Migh...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Giltwood
Pair of Original B&W Male Nude Silver Gelatin Photographs 1996 by George Machado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of original B&W photographs being offered for sale for the first time. Taken by fashion designer/photographer George Machado from his book “Masculine” by Crown Publishers, NYC,1997. This diptych was printed in two sizes and selected in the final edit of he book. Hand printed the old fashion way.
These photographs were printed in 1996 from the original negatives. 5 x 7 photos...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Butterfly Contemporary Wall sculpture , art Sabrina's Silvered Glass color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY
The free dance movement
For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection.
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Gold Leaf Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
"Different" Luxury Vases Set of 4 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flores y Vino Abstract Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée fine art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through giclée printing on museum-q...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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 th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Enrico Della Torre Contemporary Art Black Painting on Canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painting in charcoal on canvas made by Enrico Dellatorre.
The expressive vision of Enrico is an exploration of space in the painting, an attempt to bring to the limits its capacity ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen
Monica Perez "Title Processing" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas 2021
Located in New York, NY
Monica Perez "Title Processing" from Love & Courage. Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas 2021. W 40" x H 60"
Monica Perez’s works are expressions of emo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Italian Architectural Mixed Media Drawing on Paper - Signed - Unframed - C. 1984
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Italian architectural mixed media drawing on paper - indistinctly signed & dated lower right - unframed - Italy - circa 1984.
Good vintage condition - minor paper loss to b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Munich 1972 Olympic Games Ltd Edition 'Spirale' Emblem Official Poster Signed
Located in Pewsey, GB
Rare Munich 1972 Olympic Games Limited Edition 'Spirale' Emblem Official Poster designed by Otl Aicher, Coordt von Mannstein and Victor Vasarely and signed...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Modern Portrait of Three Rabbits, in the Style of Hunt Slonem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Portrait of Three Rabbits, in the style of Hunt Slonem
USA, 20th century
Oil on canvas
A whimsical portrait study of three seated rabbit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Cruz del Sur Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Jeanne D' Arc by Georges Rouault Lithographic Color Print, 1940s New York
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jeanne D' Arc on horseback by Georges Rouault. Color Print number 4004 published by New York Graphic Society, Fine Art Publishers circa 1940. It is mounted in a gold-painted frame wi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Wall Art Light, Dune, by Vera Dieckmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall Art Light - Dune - by Vera Dieckmann
Bespoke wall art, D= 130 cm,
Material : casted brass with integrated LED lighting
Limited edition of 3, signed and numbered
Vera Diec...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
In the Garden of Good and Evil Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
This Pop-Surrealist digital painting depicts a woman being tempted by a serpent in the Garden of Eden. Instead of an apple, she is holding a broken heart in her hands. The female figure stand out against a lush background of exotic foliage and flowers. Part of a signed, numbered Limited Edition. "Certificate of Authenticity" include. Basswood box frame.
Year of Creation: 2015
Edition Number: 1/300
Artist’s Signature: Printed on the Canvas + original signature on Limited Edition Certificate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton
Christo Lithograph-Collage Wrapped Fountain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Christo lithograph-collage
Lithograph-collage (Architectural drawings by Pere Casajoana Architect)
Wrapped fountain
2009
Measures: 56.0 x 71....
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Forêt de Lune (Right) Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux- 40" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
The "Forêt de Lune" limited edition fine art print series marries the beauty of the art of chinoiserie with the lush forests of South East Asia. Each print features stylized scenes o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Grand Canyon" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Oscar M. Bryn, 1949
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Grand Canyon travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in 1949. The poster promotes railroad travel...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Modern Painting by Shannon Weir
Located in Houston, TX
An original acrylic abstract painting by Shannon Weir in an antique gold gilt Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Masonite
Set 12 Porcelain Plates Adamo Black/White
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
This set of twelve hand-decorated porcelain plates, as a whole, forms the figure of Adamo. You can use the ensemble for ornamental purposes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Sharon Beals Lithograph of a Bewicks Wren Nest
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Sharon Beals Lithograph of a Bewicks Wren Nest. It is from an edition of only 25 ever made and is beautifully framed.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Ilya Bolotowsky Signed Modernist Silkscreen Vertical Blue Ellipse Series
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly graphic piece, signed by Ilya Bolotowsky (American, 1907-1981) from the early 1970s. Signed Silkscreen part of the vertical blue ellipse blue series. Silkscreen on Rives p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include sicis, Schumacher, Aimee Wilder, and Pandemic Design Studio. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $197,750 while the average work can sell for $1,979.