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1980s Modernist Black and Gray Glass Italian Figure of a Seal
By Cav Cristal Snc
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular art glass seal, black, grey and blue colors, made in Italy, in Genova, with a label Cav cristal snc, totally handmade.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Modernist Mother of Pearl Frames mounted in Ovoid Brass
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous frames are fitted for a 5x7 picture and a 3x 5 picture. They both feature an inlay of mother of pearl fitted in a ovoid polished brass frame. The outsides of the frame...
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
1950s Abstract Modernist Painted Metal on Walnut Base Table Top Sculpture
By Ibram Lassaw
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unsigned abstract modern painted metal table top sculpture in the style of Ibram Lassaw, 1950s. Sculpture measures 22.5" height by 15.5" wide by 14.5" deep and sits on a 7" by 7" by ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1970s Sweden Vintage FM Ronneby Tall Crystal Glass Tree Modernist Sculpture
By FM Konstglas 1
Located in New York, NY
Crystal fir tree of organic sleek modern design, a vintage creation signed with etched FM Ronneby Sweden, individually handcrafted. High-quality crystal worked with spikes, creating ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Marble Base by Lorenzo Martinez Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful original bronze sculpture by Mexican artist Lorenzo Martinez, contemporary artist from Oaxaca, many exhibitions in Mexico city and France, this piece its called Algeria/ ha...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modernist TOTEM Ceramic Sculpture in Organic Green Glaze by Judy Engel
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful heavy ceramic sculpture by New York artist Judy Engel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Forged Black Metal Reclining Nude Figure Sculpture Robert Hansen Woman
By Robert Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a forged black metal table sculpture of a reclining nude woman, signed by artist Robert D. Hansen, dated 1994. In the style of Giacometti. In excellent cond...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Los Castillo Modernist Large Fish Hardware Pull Handles Amethyst
Azurite 1940s
By Los Castillos
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Presenting Los Castillo amethyst azurite and malachite stone inlay on silver plated copper fish eye drawer door cabinet dresser hardware set of pull handles.
Exquisite vintage craft...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Silver Plate, Copper
Art Deco Impressive Streamline Modernist 8 Day Mantle Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous clock on first viewing, one can't be distracted away from the condition of the clock as well, which for it's 90 odd years is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modernist Forged Black Metal Abstract Floor Sculpture Robert Hansen Calder Style
By Robert Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, forged black metal floor sculpture, by artist Robert D. Hansen, circa 2000s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 17" W x 19" D x 59" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Candlesticks by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
These stunning candle stands feature a tapered tear drop design made of hand blown Murano glass by cenedese. These are signed and dated as well. the largest stands 14.5 inches
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
1970s Modernist Set of Two Scavo Murano Glass Swans by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two sculptures of swans in scavo murano glass by Cenedese, they are in perfect conditions, they are acid signed on the bottom cenedese, the small one has an height of 14 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic, Gold- Plated Ibex Head Sculpture by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in New York, NY
This gold plated ceramic sculpture features a stylized Ibex head in Cubist form. It bears the signature Jaru on the back.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Latin American Modernist Carved Hardwood Sculpture in the Style of Diego Rivera
By Diego Rivera
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptional Latin American modernist hand carved hardwood totemic type sculpture - male and female
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Modernist Carved Wood Sculpture in Manner of Brancusi, Signed A. Janes, 1974
By Constantin Brancusi 2, A. Janes
Located in Peabody, MA
". This soaring modernist work is offered with a vintage wood pedestal.
Sculpture measures 42.75" tall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modernist Palm Tree Sculpture in Nickel-Plated Brass, French, 1970
Located in New York, NY
An impressive Mid-Century Modernist palm tree sculpture in nickel-plated brass featuring three
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1980s Modernist Blue and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Elephant by Vincenzo Nason
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pieces over the years. This elephant sculpture is a prime example of his work, featuring a modernist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Dazzling Mid-century Modernist Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
would be perfect for a desk at work as a functional object or as a decorative piece gracing a cocktail
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Bauhaus Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1961
By Dieter Peter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Modernist West Germany Bauhaus 1961 ceramic Vase.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern West
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vases
Materials
Pottery
Modernist Sculpture Entitled "Ice Queen" in Exotic Black Marble by Dan Bedik
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic sculpture entitled "Ice Queen" was realized by the esteemed modernist
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Modernist "Lovers" Art Glass Sculpture by Pino Signoretto for Murano Glass
By Pino Signoretto, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist "Lovers" art glass sculpture by master glass artist Pino Signoretto for Murano Glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Nickel Plated Bronze Sculpture on a Lacquer Base
By William Pye
Located in New York, NY
viewer's vantage, creating new forms in the negative space. It also has the heft of a luxury object, like a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
American Modernist Sculpture Bust of a Man by Lucile Leslie Swan
Valsuani
By Valsuani Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
method the Valsuani foundry was renowned for perfecting, this fine modernist bust showcases loose
Category
20th Century American Busts
Materials
Bronze
1970
s Set of Modernist Rare Ceramic Fish sculptures by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
rare pair of modernist fish ceramic sculptures in a textured finish , with a travertine style color
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual and Amazing Modernist Japanese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual form from an unknown Japanese maker. Rough cut and formed texture compliment the very futuristic shape, with a mottled/drizzled glaze in green-brown. Excellent condition...
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A Group of Japanese Modernist Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful group of unusual Japanese ceramic forms. Visible Asian contributions to Modernism are few and far between, these forms embody the spirit of the 20th century completely, whi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Belgian Modernist Candlesticks in Cast Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cast brass candlesticks from 1970s, Belgium. The slender silhouette has a sculptural body with irregular negative space at the centre, widening at the foot to a rectangular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Lucite and Oak Paper Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple paper tray with lucite in and out shelves separated by notched posts of solid oak. Each shelf is raised at the edges to keep papers in place. The four posts are square with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite, Oak
Exquisite Modernist Sculptural Bowl By Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional bowl by Baccarat features a bowed triangular design with a stacked interior layer expanding in width as it reaches to the top. The glass is hand beveled and in excel...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Modernist Blown Crystal Vase by Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This hand blown crystal vase by orrefors features undulating waves of glass forming a repeat Sinuous stylized pattern.
Category
20th Century Swedish Vases
Modernist Blown Glass Vase by Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous hand blown Cyclindrical style vase features 24 k white gold flecks blown in throughout the glass. This vase has an almost irridescent opague look to it because of all t...
Category
20th Century Vases
Modernist Handled Vase by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
This chic vase is nickled and Highly stylized.
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Modernist Cut Crystal Vase by Sevres
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular fine cut crystal vase which is signed Sevres France as well.
Category
20th Century French Vases
Porcelain Vase with Modernist Organic Design
By Rena Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
White porcelain vase part of
erotic series by Rosenthal.
Highly stylized form and is
signed.
erotic series by Rosenthal.
Highly stylized form and is
signed.
Category
20th Century German Vases
Modernist Crystal Urn Vase by Steuben
Located in New York, NY
This fine handblown crystal vase features wrapping stylized
foliage holding an urn. It has the original box and packing as well.
foliage holding an urn. It has the original box and packing as well.
Category
20th Century Swedish Vases
Modernist Postmodern White Marble Cylinder Vase
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful white marble vase with bull nose edge, circa 1980s great condition and color.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Modernist Postmodern Black Marble Cylinder Vase
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful black marble vase with bull nose edge, circa 1980s great condition and color.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Modernist White Porcelain Meissen Vase Stamped
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, white ceramic porcelain vase, with a beautiful design, stamped by Meissen. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 5" W x 4" D x 10" H.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural Baccarat Monumental Crystal Modernist Vase
By Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous cutout heavy crystal vase by Baccarat is like a piece of sculpture. Water will not be able to go all the way up as it openings. the height for the water will be 9.5" H
...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Two-Headed Sculptural Pottery Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
A sculptural enclosed vase in glazed terracotta by an unknown artist, two-headed with Minimalist features, over a single flattened form, detailed with rough and incising and elaborat...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Guido Gambone 1950s Italian Modernist Candleholders
By Guido Gambone
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s candleholders with foamy glaze created by master ceramist and sculptor, Guido Gambone of Florence, Italy. Candleholders measure 3.5" in height by 4.25" in diameter. Signed Gamb...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
White Resin Pop Modernist Cylinder Valet, Hall Tree with Mirror, Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buffalo, NY
White resin pop modernist tower valet. Hall tree with mirror. Made in Italy, one side mirror, shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Modernist Bronze Bust Sculpture of "Pain" by Oszkar Zadory Hungarian, 1883-1947
By Alexis Rodier Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine and rare work in bronze by Hungarian sculptor Gergely Finta, working under Auguste Rodin in Paris starting in 1906 under the pseudonym Oszkár Zádory, it was cast by the Alexis...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Modernist Space Age Megaquarz Metal Table Clock by AEG, Germany
By AEG
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
AEG
Age:
1980s
Description:
This original metal table clock was produced in the 1980s by the pre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brass Metal Ato, Mat Table Clock by Junghans, Germany
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Junghans
Age:
1960s
Description:
This original metal table clock was produced in the 1960s by th...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Vintage 1960s Modernist Wooden Teak and Brass Table Clock by Elka, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
ELKA
Age:
1960s
Description:
this original wooden table clock was produced in the 1960s by the p...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Modernist Ele-Quarz Table World Clock Clock by Kundo, Germany
By Kundo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kundo, (Kieninger & Obergfell), Germany
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original table clock was prod...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jeanne Valentine S.A. Cat of Hearts Modernist Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern papier-mache sculpture titled "Heart of Cats" by French artist and designer Jeanne Valentine S.A. Made circa 1960s at the artist's studio located in San Miguel d...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Modernist Aluminum
Wood Picture Photo Frame in the manner of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern picture photo frame in the style of Willy Rizzo, circa 1970s. Gilded aluminum and formica imitating bird's eye maple wood. Metal easel at the back. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1930s Carl Aubock Vienna Large Modernist Cigarette Storage Box with Roll Top
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and early storage box, made of wood and nickel-plated brass, designed and executed in the 1930s by Carl Aubock. Large model with two compartments, in very good condition.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Large Modernist Abstract Clear Lucite Sculpture by Cuban-American Hivo van Teal
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 24 inches tall this abstract Lucite sculpture by Cuban-American Hivo van teal reflects the light from every angle and offer ever changing views from all sides. The rectangul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
USA circa 1970s
Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands
White inject...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Modernist Art Deco Marble Penguin Sculpture by Jose De Creeft C.1950’s
By Jose Mariano de Creeft
Located in Bernville, PA
. Jose De Creeft is known for Modernist stone sculpture, expressionist sketches, religious images
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Crystal Clear Glass Vase Marked Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modernist Crystal Clear Glass Vase Marked Orrefors A 4334-221
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Vases
A 60
s Italian Modernist Silver Dish
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian Modernist silver and glass dish of interesting design.
Category
20th Century Italian Bowls and Baskets
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bronze vase with beautiful patina. Signed and dated, 1961. Japan.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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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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