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Modern Architectural Elements

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Abstract Leaded Glass Window
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted stained glass abstraction. A combination of wavy clear, smoked and milky glass. This piece has been custom framed for display.  
Category

20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Lead

Oblique Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Oblique is inspired by the elegance of Art Deco; formed by a number of diagonal surfaces, this tile creates a trompe l'oeil effect. Sturdy and discreet, its bold lines create an eleg...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Sarah Square Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
Located in Lisbon, PT
Theia Tiles and Maison Sarah Lavoine have partenerd to create a collection of gem-like tiles. There are two graphic models, available in six iconic colou...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Gold Leaf Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor
Located in London, GB
Description Smalto glass mosaic, one sided square shaped chips, metallic treated backing. Colibrì has a smooth surface and Colibrì Tide has a rippled surface. Slightly rounded edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Gold

Wall/Floor Glass Mosaic Colours Combination Customizable
Located in London, GB
Description Smalto glass mosaic, one sided square shaped chips, metallic treated backing. Colibrì has a smooth surface and Colibrì Tide has a rippled surface. Slightly rounded edges...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Stripes Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
The 1960's were a time of change and iconic design. Stripes pays homage to this decade. There are two tile designs with different striped patterns, which together can create an immen...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Ego Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes, which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Aluminum Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm Materials: Aluminum Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium pull handles are manufact...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Tua Stripes Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes, which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Floral Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gathering inspiration from gardens in bloom, Floral is an homage to duality; where delicate flowers are portrayed with straight lines, hard edges and solid shadows, resulting in a ti...
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2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Inxert Brown Marbles: Emperador Light, Daino Reale Glass mosaic insert: Vis two Price for square meter : € 2.388 Inxert White Marbles: Bianco Namibia, blac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Wallscape with Silk Foliage by OPIARY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This green wall is inspired by the design logic of the natural world and traditional Japanese zen gardens. The piece is a composition of light grey GFRC and silk foliage; the high-quality silk foliage requires no water system and is maintenance-free. DETAILS The wall is curved and measures 17 ft across, 10 ft tall, and 3 ft deep. Indoor/outdoor use and weather-resistant. MODIFICATIONS Custom size & design available upon request and designed to fit any space. Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC The silk plants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Cement

Tua Flat Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes, which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Tejo Small Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tejo is rooted in the ancient Portuguese nautical tradition. An iconic collection inspired by the ocean, composed of two tiles with different sizes, which together create a vibrating...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Sarah Ceramic Tile Hand Painted
Located in Lisbon, PT
Theia Tiles and Maison Sarah Lavoine have partnered to create a collection of gem-like tiles. There are two graphic models, available in six iconic colou...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm Materials: Bronze Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm PSL Handle (Pull, Slide, Lift) This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handles are manufactured in...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mondego Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
An ode to its own roots, inspired by the green hills that form the center of Portugal, Mondego collection encompasses three tiles, ranging from a soft surfaced tile, a fully striped ...
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet Marble Patterns Caleidos Platinum Balck Polished Marble, Black Ancient Marble Glass : Rusty Iridiscent, Platinum Price for square meter € 3.420 Caleidos Grey Bainco Carra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
Pteron column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 105 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 12 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss Dimensions: 35 x 15 cm, 20mm thick Materials: Crystal Also available in White Crystal Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for nat...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Crystal

20th Century French White Iron-Mirror Fourfold Door
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th century french white painted iron double door with mirrors. The door is formed by 4 elements: 2 x 2 double doors (fourfold). Each set of doors measure 130cm ( 51 in), so double...
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20th Century French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

European Wood + Brass Wall Hat Coat Rack Two Hooks
Located in New York, NY
Wood wall rack with two brass hooks for hats and coats. From Europe. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category

20th Century European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Contemporary Golden Brass PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass PSL Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm Materials: Brass. Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm Sibling to the ADT Handle and Brut...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Door Handles, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural table - Unique Daté Kan stone design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone and forged iron Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creatio...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Rock Crystal Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by Artiss Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm Materials: Rock crystal Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ercole Large Fire Pit by AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Ercole large fire pit by AK47 Design Grey concrete fire pit Ø2500 mm. Ercole is a outdoor wood-burning fire pit. It is born by the union of two...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Serpentine White Marble: Statuario, Thassos Glass Mosaic : White Iridescent, Astrid Price for square metrer € 2.700 Sepentine Black Marble : Black marble G...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm Materials: Bronze, polished, heat treated Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Amethyst wash basin by ARTISS Dimensions:L 65 x W 34 x H 16.5 cm Materials: Rock crystal ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. I...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Flooring Top Quality Azul Marlena Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Tholos Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 20 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Blackened Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blackened Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm Materials: Bronze Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Blackened Bronze Pull Handle...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet Marble Pattern Seleris Azul Pattern Azul Macauba, Thassos, Marble Carrara Ancient Price for square meter € 2.820 Seleris Dark Pattern Azul Marlena, Emperador, Onice Miele ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm Materials: Rock crystal ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Rock Crystal

Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm Materials: Walnut Finish Board, Black Or Grigio Peltro, Powder-Coated Metal Supports Oïrigami shelves...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Flooring Top Quality Emperador Light Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Gold Travertine Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Unique Milan Cabinet Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Milan cabinet knob by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 2.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass, brass The Atelier George is a Frenc...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Unique Venice Doorhandle by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Venice Doorhandle by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: l 12 x ø 3 cm Materials: Handblown glass, brass Slotted square 7 mm, clamping screw Variations of colours availab...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Oïrigami shelf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm Materials: walnut finish board, black or grigio peltro, powder-coated metal supports Oïrigami shelves take the...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Milele Travertino Dorato, Black Marble, Amarelo Marlena Glass Mosaic insert : Beige Iridiscent, Rusty Iridescent Price for square meter € 2.580  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Unique Doorhandle by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique doorhandle by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: l 12 x ø 3 cm Materials: Handblown glass, brass Slotted square 7 mm, clamping screw Variations of colours available. T...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Organic Form Organic Plain Black Fiberglass Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Screen by kar Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150. Materials: MDF frame. Available also in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Unique Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Knob by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5.5 x H 5.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass, Brass Slotted square 7 mm, Clamping Screw Variations of colors available. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Flooring Top Quality Pink Aurora Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Bardiglio Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Carrara Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Olive Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Amarelo Marlena Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Moon Green Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Top Quality Thassos Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
Located in London, GB
Description Uses Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas. Other format are available on demand  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Salasco Green Bianco Americano, Thassos, Verde Luna Marbles € 2.760 Salasco Brown Amarelo Marlena, Giallo Antico, Travertino Marbles € 2.880 Salasco Grey Fior Di Bosco...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Flooring Glass Mosaic Tile with Platinum Leaf Customizable Indoor and Outdoor
Located in London, GB
Description Smalto glass mosaic, one sided square shaped chips, metallic treated backing. Colibrì has a smooth surface and Colibrì Tide has a rippled surface. Slightly rounded edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Platinum

21st Century by Feix Merlin Reclaimed White Marble Dog House Kintsugi Brass
Located in massa, IT
Year 2020 Marble dog house realized with reclaimed Carrara white Statuario & upcycled brass Materials: upcycled brass, reclaimed Carrara white Statuario ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Meandros Black Black polished marble, black matt marble, Zerbino Glass mosaic insert : Platinum & Kori Price for square meter € 4.020 Meandros grey White O...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Floor Handmade Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Our story begins in 1987 when, with a visionary spirit and resourcefulness, Maurizio Leo Placuzzi starts to produce the mosaics for which SICIS has become fa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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