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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Large Gold and Silver Metallic Modern Abstract in Vintage Frame by Machado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another great original acrylic/gold leaf/silver leaf painting on board by designer/artist George Machado. We love this painting more because of the great unaltered white wood vintage...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1981 Roy Ahlgren “Big Sur” Op Art Serigraph
Located in San Carlos, CA
Excellent serigraph by American Op Art artist Roy Ahlgren (1927 - 2011). This piece named "Big Sur" is signed, dated (1981) and numbered (22/150) by the artist in pencil.
Overall ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Editioned Photograph A Man Dreaming in the City by Duane Michals
Located in Atlanta, GA
An editioned gelatin silver print by American photographer Duane Michals (1932-). Entitled "A Man Dreaming in the City", the gelatin silver print was created in 1969. It has a hand-w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Rene Portocarrero 1952 Cuban Art Jarron Con Flores Ink And Gouache On Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Jarron Con Flores, ink on paper by Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985).
This wonderful drawing made by Portocarrero is one of the few that survive from his artistic period of the 1940s a...
Category
1950s Cuban Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Paul Maxwell "Exterior Concerns" 1985
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic Relief Painting by Paul Maxwell "Exterior Concerns" - 1985, USA.
Dimensions
48" width x 30" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; professionally cleaned.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Marta P. Crespo Mid Century Modern Etching
By Marta P. Crespo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Etching made by Marta P. Crespo in Spain, circa 1990.
Unique edition, 1/1
Hand signed.
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Rêve De Mahal L" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux -40"x40
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the dreamy "Rêve De Mahal," a historical limited release fine art diptych that promises to transport you to a world of history and beauty....
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
2004 Lincoln Center NYC "Mostly Mozart" Serigraph Print by Joseph Raffael
By Joseph Raffaele
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart Serigraph Print with Joseph Raffael's "Pond" feature as the main artwork. Published by the Lincoln Center in NYC for the Mostly Mozart Festival in 2004.
...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Lily 'Grey-Blue and Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Paint
"Blue Tree, " Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble
Australian Aboriginal Painting "Piari" by Ningie Nangala
Located in Atlanta, GA
An aboriginal contemporary painting by Australian artist Ningie Nangala (born 1938-). The colorful canvas depicts the artist's ancestral country called...
Category
1990s Australian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Byron Gálvez Art Pink Pastel on Paper
By Byron Gálvez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork pink pastel on paper
Measures: 14 x 19.25
Preowned original vintage unrestored condition.
Se...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Orissa Wallpaper Mural in Alabaster
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the look of artisanal processes like ikat or shibori, this 12-foot tall panel wallcovering has a soft, watercolor effect and alludes to a lush se...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Abstract Multicolored Painting by Felix Bachmann, 2016
Located in Berlin, DE
Felix Bachmann's contemporary abstract multicolored painting, set in a shadow frame, is a vibrant celebration of color and form. The artwork showcases bold, expressive brushstrokes a...
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood, Paint
Wooden Christmas Tree Mega FIR – Cedar, 62 cm
Located in Orlando, FL
The solid cedar Christmas tree is made entirely from natural cedar wood and adds an elegant touch to your holiday decor with its minimalist design. Inspired by the form of the fir tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Oak
THE FAVORITE. Original painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
THE FAVORITE
Original painting by Lynn Curlee
Acrylic on stretched canvas
This painting was used for the poster for the
1995 HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHO...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
James Bearden Art Metal Fish
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art metal fish by artist James Bearden. Original mint condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antoni Tàpies Etching, Orella, 1971
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Orella etching made by Antoni Tapies in Barcelona in 1971
Edition 75
Measures: 60 x 78 cm.
In good original condition. Numbered and hand signed, edition of 75
We have sever...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marble "Duo Shelf" Shelf, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble "Duo Shelf" shelf - Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 80 x 24 x 35cm
Materials: Marble
In the collection of shelves “Duo”, marble off cuts are combined with expanded polystyren...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble
'Crush' inflated metal wall art large, stainless steel
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Inflated metal wall artwork, made from highly mirror polished stainless steel. The inflating metal is restricted in areas during forming to create a unique ‘crushed’ aesthetic. As yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Ron Schmidt Wall Sculpture Iron, Nail & Brass Brutalist Sculpture
By Ron Schmidt
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern iron, brass and nail Brutalist wall sculpture by Ron Schmidt circa 1960's. Fan pinwheel pattern. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3.5" d...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Ships" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "SHIPS" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 66 tiles
Tile mural size: 64.9"W X 35.4"H (165cm X 90cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Svend Saabye '1913-2004', Danish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Saabye (1913-2004), Danish artist. Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition.
1960s.
The canvas measures: 89 x 54 cm.
The frame measures: 3 cm.
Sign...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Charming Thick Square Ceramic Wall Tile of a Blue Cat in Relief
Located in Doornspijk, NL
' Not all cats are grey at night ' is what this beautiful and sturdy cat almost has to think.
The thick lava glazing and the scratchy decor date this piece to the second half of the...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed, richly and brightly coloured modern abstract Japanese style woodblock print titled "Sunset Sailing"
The work is han...
Category
20th Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Roy Lichtenstein 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games Poster, "The Red Horseman"
Located in Miami, FL
Roy Lichtenstein 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games Poster, "The Red Horseman"
Offered for sale is a Roy Lichtenstein poster created for the 1984 O...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wire
Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coatrack in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Coatrack in brass
Coats flit from coat hanger to coat hanger like butterfly goes from one flower to another. Butterflies have been a source of inspiration through Art History. From the ancient Egypt's, to the Renaissance until now it has always been a theme. The Butterfly coat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Ángela de la Cruz Pinch Yellow Contemporary Artwork, 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Pinch" by Ángela de la Cruz in 2015.
Edition of 50 + 18 A.P. + 2 P.P.
Acrylic on canvas.
The document shown on the photo is the “Certificat...
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Izdatglaz Wall Circle Color Glass Decoration by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Wall circle created by Orfeo Quagliata from our new collection IZDATGLAZ. These shimmering glass gems create a simple modern touch for any space. Whether it’s gold, silver or one of ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
Lux Mini Hoops Made by Moniomi, Square Handcrafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns that utmost depict the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgundies are reflected amidst the marbles, hand-woven cotton and copp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble, Copper
Ian McKeever (British, B. 1946) "Colour Etching E" Etching
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ian McKeever (British, b. 1946) "Colour Etching E" etching depicts similar organic rectangular forms with rounded appendages detailed with gestural gridded linework. It presents a bl...
Category
20th Century English Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
e15 Profil Shelf by Jörg Schellmann
By e15, Jörg Schellmann
Located in New York, NY
Evoking associations with minimal art, the wall-mounted shelf profil by Jörg Schellmann bears a distinct sculptural appeal. The aluminum shelf is produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Preben Fjederholt Landscape Painting
Located in Kastrup, DK
Preben Fjerderholt (Danish 1955-2000).
Oil on canvas landscape painting by Preben Fjederholt. Depicts a beech forest clearing, with the sunlight glowing through the trees.
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Jean Lurçat “Black Cotonou” - French Wool Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
- Black Cotonou (Cotonou Noir) by Jean Lurçat
- 200 x 300 cm, 7 x 10 ft
- Aubusson tapestry woven at the Tabard Frères et Soeurs workshop.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
François-Xavier Lalanne - Le Cheval (the horse), 2004
Located in Saint ouen, FR
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Le Cheval (the horse), 2004
Original print (etching on paper) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "La Chèvre" ("The Goat...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Untitled Work by Scott Kerr
Located in Dallas, TX
Scott Kerr is a self-taught Contemporary Abstract Artist. As a young boy, he was exposed to the art world by his father through the works of a local Texas artist, David Brownlow. Ama...
Category
20th Century Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
"Overdrive", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
By Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm
Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years
Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karin Elmers "Second Hand Flowers Homage to Warhol No. 24" Ltd. Edition Print
Located in Miami, FL
Karin Elmers Second Hand Flowers Homage to Warhol No. 24, Photographic, 2023
Offered for sale is a Karin Elmers photographic signed limited edition print on fabric titled "Second Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
Roger de la Fresnaye 'Le Bouvier' Framed Lithography, circa 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original color lithograph 'Le Bouvier' by Roger de la Fresnaye.
Lithograph printed from an original painting made by the author in France, circa 1921.
Framed in Barcelona by an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Portuguese Tile Mural "Romantic Motif" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful cutout tile mural with the "ROMANTIC SCENE" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 70.8"H X 59"W (180cm X 150cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Design Impact, A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision Culture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Design Impact - A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision culture.
A History of Art Center College of Design and the Myriad Ways its Alum...
Category
20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Barcelona 1992 Olympic Poster by Josep Guinovart for the XXV Olympiad
Located in London, GB
Josep Guinovart (20 March 1927 in Barcelona – 12 December 2007 in Barcelona) was a Catalan painter most famous for his informalist or abstract expressi...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Urban Realism, Shaft of Light, Christopher Windle, 2012
By Master Contemporary Original Artist Rugs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Contemporary urban realism by local Philadelphia artist, Christopher Windle. Light and shadow, along with graphic perspective conveys a moody solitu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
"Odi et Amo" Hearts Design Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Made in Italy 2019, Wall Decor
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
Veikko Kallinen, Finland, Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, 1960s/1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Veikko Kallinen, Finland. Abstract composition. Oil on canvas, 1960s-1970s.
Canvas measures: 80 x 70 cm.
The frame measures: 1 cm.
Signed.
In excel...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
GIANNI VERSACE Poster created by Mimmo Rotella for Mostra Dialogue du Mode, 1987
Located in Milano, IT
Rara Locandina by Gianni Versace created by Mimmo Rotella for the exhibition held at the Palais Galliera, Musèe de la Mode et du Costume, in Paris. 198...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Ronald R. Brown Optical Three Dimensional Wall Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Ronald R. Brown optical three dimensional wall sculpture, circa 1990
Offered in an intricately made, monochromatic three-dimensional optical wall sculpture from American artist Ro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937. Acrylic on Canvas. Abstract Modernist Painting. Dated 2013
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Acrylic on canvas.
Abstract modernist painting. Colourful palette.
Dated 2013.
Signed.
Canvas measures: 50 x 40 cm.
Provenance:...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Original Ink & Watercolor Architectural Painting by Louis De Moll
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Ink Drawing & Watercolor Architectural Painting by American Architect Louis De Moll of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Matted to approximately 37.5” wide x 14” tall
Wear to fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Beatriz Cota Painting "ACCESS" Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Beatriz Cota Painting "ACCESS" Mixed Media on Canvas. Beautiful, large artwork by Mexican artist Beatriz Cota
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Watercolor Figurative Painting by Martin Sumers
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Untitled" 1999, Watercolor Figure by Martin Sumers. Wear is consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
12.25" W x 14.25" H
Martin Sumers (1922–2012) was a New York artis...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
"Asanoha Landscape" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble
Painting by Peter Keil New Frame with Linen Matting, Signed on Paper, C 1975
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Wentja Napaltjarri
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Wentja Napaltjarri (c1945 - 2021) entitled Rockhole West of Kintore, the work depicts the artist's ancestral land in Drea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Clifton Karhu " Chimoto 1968 " woodcut/woodblock print , signed pencil 22/50
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful woodcut/woodblock print by the well known , American/Japan artist Clifton Karhu , signed and dated in pencil . lower margen . The image / paper is approximate 10.75 X 9.5 i...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1990s Patinated Metal Wall Art Raul Monje Mexico
By Raul Monje
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Wall Art Abstract patinated brass bronze metal Raul Monje Mexico
unsigned
29.25 x 21 x 1.75 Art 24.25 x 15.75
Wood gilt frame.
Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect sig...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze, Metal
"For Saturday" Large Square Abstract Painting by Jim Condron
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large multi colored abstract wall painting titled "For Saturday" by American Artist Jim Condron, signed and dated 2015.
“For Saturday,” 2015 was made durin...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Linen
Shou Sugi Ban Wood Wall Panels, Peaks and Waves
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This piece ships free in the continental United States!
Originating in 18th century Japan, shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preservi...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Maple
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