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Modernist Solid Bronze Horse Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large expertly executed modernist early to mid 20th century large extremely heavy solid bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Modernist Metal Bull Sculpture
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract modernist cut steel bull sculpture. Black finish with light surface rust. Great design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Modernist Heavy Brass Holiday Candlestick
Located in North Miami, FL
brass modernist candelabra... quite fabulous!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Candle Holders
Bussy Modernist Nude Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Bussy (American, XX), Kneeling Nude Woman, Modernist Terracotta Sculpture, signed and inscribed "B
Category
20th Century American Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Post-Modernist Metal Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Post-modernist mantel clock made of steel and brass. The piece has a quartz battery movement in the
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist George Jensen Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This brushed aluminum Desk Set features a modernist wave design. The set consists of a paper holder
Category
20th Century Desk Accessories
Listen to Me Modernist Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modernist lead sculpture of nine repeated human ears set three dimensionally in a steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mounted Objects
Modernist Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist abstract welded metal sculpture of a geometric triangle, mounted on a wooden base. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Abstract Modernist Table Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s abstract modernist bronze sculpture created by an unknown artist. Bronze was cast in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Modernist Italian Majolica Figurine
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A Modernist Italian Majolica figurine from the 1940's reminiscent of the designs of Gio Ponti. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Modernist Oversized Long and Flat Silver Plate Box with Crocodile Pattern, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist silver plate decorative covered box was crafted in France in the 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Selection of Petite Modernist Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Petite modernist sculptures, circa 1960s. From left to right, they are:
1) Pierced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
$750 / item
Modernist Pot
Located in London, GB
A modernist pot, tarnished and painted with metallic paint with angular form, Italian, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
$289
Modernist Menorah
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This stately menorah hosts clean, crisp metal modernist lines that echo former design periods
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Steel
Pierre du Fayet Abstract Modernist Sculpture, 1969
By Pierre DuFayet
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre du Fayet (French, XX-XXI) Abstract Modernist Sculpture, 1969, metal and black resin, signed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Round Max Bill Modernist Wall Clock by Junghans Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, round mid-century wall clock, designed by Max Bill, executed by Junghans Germany in the 1950s. A beautiful wall clock, with light blue ceramic housing. Powered by its origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Ultra Chic Mid-Century Modernist Silver Plate Box by Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This stunning box designed by Christian Dior features a rounded corner square form with a streamline design top. This box really exemplifies the glamorous and sexy form of the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Maurice Ascalon Modernist Verdigris Bronze Ash Tray Bowl for Pal-Bell
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Maurice Ascalon.
Manufacturer: Pal-Bell.
Period/Style: Art Deco.
Country: Israel.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 2″ H x 4.5″ W.
Materials: Heavy verdigris bronze showing ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Stylized Art Deco Inspired Modernist Resin and Wood Sculpture/SATURDAY SALE
By Austin Enterprises
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful tabletop dramatic signed resin and black resin base
sculpture is elegant and arresting! it has elements of art deco meets Mogdliani meets Modern. The lovely hair twi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Modernist Fine Burlwood Cigar Jewelry Box Tommaso Barbi Aldo Tura Macabo ITALY
By Aldo Tura, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC Presents:
Modernist Fine Burlwood Cigar Jewelry Box Tommaso Barbi Aldo Tura Macabo ITALY
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch, Walnut
Jacques Adnet : Rosewood, glass and chromed modernist metal box - C.1930-40
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984, France) : Rosewood, glass and chromed modernist metal box
Circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Java Shagreen Box with Sculptural Bronze Handle by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist box was realized by the celebrated Parisian design firm R
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brutalist owl sculpture designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960’s. Adorable and uniquely crafted with bronze and copper showing minor wear and an...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Modernist Ecclesiastical Candlesticks
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning hand constructed pair of ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring enamel on copper and polished bronze parts. Beautiful shape color and form.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Large Modernist Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in Oakland, CA
1960's California artisan floor-standing candelabra crafted of steel with free-form base. Two available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
1980s Modernist Black Ceramic Bull
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish black ceramic bull probably made in Italy in the Eighties. It's in perfect conditions.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fujimoto Japanese Modernist Marble Sculpture
By Fujimoto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large marble composition artwork created by Japanese Postmodern sculptor, Fujimoto. Sculpture measures 23" x 15" x 4" and is signed and numbered on reverse. In excellent vintage cond...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Marble
Modernist Candelabra by Coles
Fryer
By Coles
Fryer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Made by Englsih silversmiths Coles & Fryer, circa 1950s: lyrical swirling form holds 12 thin candles. Beautifully designed.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Modernist Organic Abstract Sculpture
Located in New Windsor, NY
Supple and beautiful polished green marble sculpture, circa 1960. Mounted on a walnut block stand. Unsigned.
13.75" overall height with base. The marble measures approximately 7.2...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Gold Sculpture by Jaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gold porcelain modern reclining nude sculpture of couple by Jaru.
Category
20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Modernist Brass Sculpture Depicting Faces
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Modernist Cast Bronze Owl
Located in New Windsor, NY
Finely cast bronze wise old owl sculpture. Big eyes with a beautiful coat of defined plumage. Chocolatey brown mellow patina. Nice crisp casting. Circa 1960. Good overall condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Abstract Sculpture in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This ultra chic sculpture features gilded steel in a brutalist abstract manner.This piece will add presence and sophistication to any room.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
1970s Don Shoemaker Modernist Small Box in Cocobolo Exotic Wood Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Don Shoemaker small box in cocobolo exotic tropical wood.
Measures: 2.13 tall x 5.5 x 5.5.
Beautiful craftmanship.
Retains original label. By Señal Morelia Mich. Mexico.
Re...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Maurice Ascalon Modernist Verdigris Bronze Box with Cover Lid for Pal-BellAsh
By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Maurice Ascalon.
Manufacturer: Pal-Bell.
Period/Style: Art Deco.
Country: Israel.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 3″ H x 6.75″ W x 3.75″ D.
Materials: Heavy verdigris bron...
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Cuboid Modernist Grey Granite Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Large cuboid modernist grey granite sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Modernist Iron Sculpture by Spanish Artist
Located in Marbella, ES
Modernist iron sculpture by Spanish artist.
Category
2010s Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Modernist Sculptural Panel in Ebonized Teak
Located in Dallas, TX
Modernist sculptural panel in ebonized teak.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Modernist Bronze Sculpture on Resin Base
Located in Chicago, IL
A modernist bronze sculpture mounted on a resin base resembling anatomy.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modernist Candelabra Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Ferndale, MI
Italian Modernist Candelabra Attributed to Arredoluce, marked 6/63 on base
Category
20th Century Italian Candle Holders
Modernist Soapstone Owl Sculpture Paper-weight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical modernist soapstone owl sculpture circa 1980's great gift for a collector.
Category
20th Century Kenyan Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
1960s Teak Modernist Love Birds Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Modernist teak birds sculpture measures 11.5" by 8" by 3" and is unsigned. In very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Brutalist Midcentury Modernist Abstract Aluminum Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Mid-Century abstract aluminum sculpture from the 1960s. Solid construction. Amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Handcrafted Mexican Modernist Wood Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible handcrafted modernist studio jewelry or stash box. Purchased in Mexico City. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch, Walnut
Vintage Brass Modernist Sculpture Signed Pette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Modernist sculpture. A beautiful brass Abstract composition on a wooden plinth
Category
Late 20th Century North American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere 1989 Modernist Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere Modernist metal table sculpture with granite base made in 1989, in vintage original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Steel
Modernist Brass Cube by Sarried Ltd
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage modernist brass cube with a wonderfully aged patina by Sarried LTD
Manufacturer: Sarried
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Zinc Modernist Artists Forms, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Zinc modernist artists forms, circa 1930s
- Made from zinc
- French, 1930s
- Tallest measures
Category
Vintage 1930s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Joan Shapiro Modernist Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Modernist Metal Wall Sculpture, comprised of silver-tone metal
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hazel Signed Modernist Welded Steel Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Hazel (XX) Modernist welded steel sculpture of geometric forms in the manner of Frank Owen Gehry
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bolte
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist bronze sculpture on a wood base. Intriguing interplay of negative space with the chosen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist German Office Clocks, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Modernist German office clocks, circa 1930s
- Price is per clock
- Stepped steel casing
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
$406 / item
Jack Boyd Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture
By Jack Boyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Great Jack Boyd bronze abstract modernist sculpture on original walnut base. Abstract form and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Marble Midcentury Abstract Modernist Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract, American modernist bronze sculpture on white marble base, circa 1950s. Sculpture stands
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze And Marble Abstract Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Modernist Bronze And Marble Abstract Sculpture.
Well executed and well cast 20th century bronze and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Stone Carved Modernist Man C1930
By Brancusi
Located in Oxford, GB
entrance to a house . French Modernist design. On an associated stand which suits the piece but the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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Modernist Decorative Objects For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of modernist decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modernist decorative objects — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 2617 antique and vintage modernist decorative objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Modernist decorative objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modernist decorative objects bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modernist decorative objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Curtis Jere and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modernist Decorative Objects?
Prices for modernist decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modernist decorative objects begin at $35 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,112.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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