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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Aluminum centerpiece sculpture by NP2 Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Lugo, IT
Aluminum centerpiece sculpture by NP2 Nerone and Patuzzi. Casting defect. Used but in good condition. Thank you.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Venetian Salviati Murano Art Glass Charger Mounted Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely remarkable very large art glass charger / sculpture on museum quality mount. Marked Salviati. Italy, 20th Century. Founded in 1859, Salviati remains one of the most pre...
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20th Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass

Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: W 35 x H 119,4 cm. Materials: Walnut. Various sizes are available by commission. Price will depend on size. 119,4...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Walnut

Reclaimed Wood Sculpture, Craquelure Textured Surface in Tiffany Blue
Located in Chicago, IL
This untitled sculpture by artist John Seubert presents a stylized, almost totemic figure assembled from geometric planes and linear rhythms. Its muted green surface, etched with fin...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Carrara Marble

Chain Sculpture, Welded Industrial Heavy Duty Chain Link on a Wooden Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculpture distills form to its essence, presenting a vertical sequence of heavy iron links rising from a warm wooden base. Each connection carries the weight of the next, sugges...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

One of a Kind Signed Bronze on Wood Sculpture Titled "Ask a Question"
Located in North Miami, FL
This more contemporary sculpture is dated 06 and the signature is hard to read but the initials are RW. It is one of a kind. The wood looks like walnut and the man holding the question sign is bronze. The horse legs in a gallop pose raise the question of an uncertain answer. This represents our times clearly; we are all galloping fast holding a question mark. Where are we going or heading? The man holding the sign ask a question...
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Early 2000s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Modern Style Rock Crystal Bronze Globe
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely modern style semi-precious rock crystal globes on rotating bronze base. Late 20th century.   Up to a set of 4 available.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Contemporary Daffodils hanging sculptural brass light or lamp
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
Neither lamp nor mirror, or maybe both, Daffodils is a mysterious bright object calling to mind the unique daffodil shape, from which it takes the name. The structure is made of a sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

Head Games, Objet d Art with Marionette Head and Found Objects
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a thin metal disc mounted to a wooden column. A severed...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

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Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Love by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Love by Davide Medri Materials: stainless steel, glass mosaic Dimensions: 150 W x H 80 cm Davide Medri was born in Cesena on August 7th 1967 and graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, the Gino Severini State Mosaic Institute and the Albevainer Professional Mosaic School. After various artistic experiences, with the meeting with the Dilmos gallery in 1997, the first furnishing accessories in mirror mosaics were created. Today's portfolio includes, in addition to glass mosaic mirrors...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Uno Sculpture by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Uno sculpture by Imperfettolab Limited edition Dimensions: 176 x 240 x H 180 Materials: fiberglass A ram, symbol of genesis and rebirth, seems to contemplate the room from its ...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

21st Century Ettore Sottsas Demistella Console in Briar, Polychrome Marble, Wood
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

21st Century Sculpture Marble Centerpiece "Coupe" by Arch. Pierre Gonalons
Located in massa, IT
Marble centerpiece "Coupe" in Giallo Siena & Grande Antique designed by Arch.Pierre Gonalons & produced by Up&Up for Excelsior Collection. Diam. cm 45x 17 h
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Fossus Sculpture by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Fossus Sculpture by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Linden wood, natural oil wax, stain, laquer, iron wool & winegar mixture Dimensions: Width 90 cm Depth 10 cm Height 90 cm Al...
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2010s Finnish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Rotating Faux Hardstone Globe with Brass Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a faux hardstone rotating globe that has a brass frame, fully functional and moves seamlessly.
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Composition

Werner Schmidt Toy Light by Woka Lamps, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Special hinges allow to adjust this lighting sculpture to several figures. Award-winner from the Woka Price competition at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1989, Chosen by...
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20th Century Austrian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No149 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No149 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Aperture Double
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
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2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Aperture Double
Aperture Double
$4,900 / item
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No123 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Ho
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Decorative Wooden Sculpture Lull No123 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

A Tempered, Moulded and Mirrored Glass Radiator by Saint-Goban, 1937
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed by René-André Coulon, and entitled "Radiaver" this revolutionary design for a space heater which also has built in illumination boldly suggests t...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

White ceramics by Egidio Milesi, Milan
Located in Lugo, IT
White ceramic by Egidio Milesi, Milan Small defect in one corner of the base. Good condition. Thank you.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brass sailboat sculpture designed by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. The sculpture sits in a salad onyx base. Dimension: 40” wide, 47” ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No148 – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No148 – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Olive Wootton Wellingtons Mounted Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage bronze sculpture titled Wellingtons by renowned sculptor Olive Wootton and believed to probably be an early work dating from the from the mid-20th century. Oli...
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20th Century English Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No145 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary In
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No145 – Handcrafted by NONO for Contemporary Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoot...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

1970 Betulla Rame Artistico Design Italiano Alberi Scultura
Located in Brescia, IT
Alberi Scultura Italy, 1970 Rame lavorato completamente a mano Ottima fattura Ottimo stato di conservazione
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Murano glass blocks for the manufacturing of works of art
Located in Lugo, IT
Irregularly shaped glass blocks obtained by breaking the molten glass that was thrown into the vats at the end of the manufacturing process. These blocks are then reused by master gl...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic attributed to Bertoncello Roberto Rigon
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic attributed to Bertoncello Roberto Rigon. Defects. Thank you.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Art Sculpture blue enamel with modern curved lines. Base is Koa Wood. 7 long x 4.63w x 2.88 No signature. Preowned original vintage cond...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel

Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Entry by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Entry by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 3 x D 10 x H 92 cm Materials: Solid Bronze. V.Brokkr produces limited edition objects using traditional silversmith...
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2010s Australian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Selenite Crystal Slab with Tangerine Quartz on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large naturally forming selenite crystal slab with a coordinating tangerine crystal cluster and mounted on a lucite base. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Slice #1, Objet d Art - Sliced Figurine with Hood Ornament on a Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a "slice" of a metal sculpture that was salvaged. A sev...
Category

2010s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Luxury Wooden Sculpture Lull No141 – NONO’s Modern Art Piece for Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Luxury Wooden Sculpture Lull No141 – NONO’s Modern Art Piece for Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Scandinavian Scrap Art Sculpture with Brass Car Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual mounted object in the shape of a antique/1920s brass vehicle horn set on a brass rod and a patinated oak rectangular base. Unknown Danish sculptor/artist circa 1970-80. There...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No137 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No137 by NONO – Ideal for Luxury Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Interior Design Wooden Sculpture Lull No117 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Wooden Sculpture Lull No117 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounde...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Marquetry Balance Board
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Each w o o d p o p balance board is meticulously handcrafted in our Black Mountains workshop in the UK. Doubling up as an integral part of any fitness r...
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2010s Welsh Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture Lull No119 by NONO – Artistic Feature for Modern Interiors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Wooden Sculpture Lull No119 by NONO – Artistic Feature for Modern Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Sculptural Accent Lull No107 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Accent Lull No107 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No139 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No139 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture Lull No111 – Contemporary Art by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture Lull No111 – Contemporary Art by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Interior Design Sculpture Lull No105 – Handcrafted by NONO for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Sculpture Lull No105 – Handcrafted by NONO for Luxury Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No132 Wooden Sculpture for Interior Design – Crafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No132 Wooden Sculpture for Interior Design – Crafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay bet...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Artistic Wooden Sculpture Lull No143 by NONO – Perfect for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No144 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded form...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No104 by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Interior Desi
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric Wooden Sculpture Lull No104 by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Interior Design ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rou...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No136 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Design – Created by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No136 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Design – Created by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No150 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalo
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No150 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rou...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Mid Century Bronze Sculpture of a Man by Michael Shacham "Power of Tyranny"
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant in it's sheer size and power, 29.25 inches tall. Michael Shacham is a prolific sculptor and artist born in 1938 and has been a cre...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Portafoto xl attribuito a Giò Ponti per Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Splendido portafoto xl attribuito a Gio Ponti per Fontana Arte. Ottime condizioni. E' composta da due vetri con due viti in acciaio rotonde a vista Grazie
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No131 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No131 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No140 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No140 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded for...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No116 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No116 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Modern Art Piece ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No146 Wooden Totem for Modern Homes – Designed by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No146 Wooden Totem for Modern Homes – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No147 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No147 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Deco
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Decor ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
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2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects

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Hardwood

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