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Modern Decorative Objects

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
XL Pair Bookends Salta, Onix Stone Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
5.51 x 10.5 // 14 cm x 28 cm Salta bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Amber
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpture by Carl Johan Bonnesen, Glazed Ceramic Bear, Denmark
By Carl Johan Bonnesen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Carl Johan Bonnesen, 1868–1933 Rare and impressive unique sculpture of two courting bears, crafted in glazed ceramic with a striking copper-rich glaze featuring vivid tonal variation...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble, Travertine and Stone Picture Frame circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland-Smith designed this stunning marquetry picture frame. The piece was expertly crafted circa 1980 and rendered in tessellated marble, stone, and travertine. The piece boasts l...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tanoa Large Bowl Raku White and Black Ceramic
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Tanoa is a large bowl, designed with simplicity and masterful skill of the raku firing technique expressing the master artisan will in its white crackle drippings and black burn clay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

SkLO "Float" Glass Bubble Vessels, Set of Three
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic spheres of handblown Czech glass with broken flame polished mouths. They are entirely free‑blown, produced without the use of moulds to shape them. The tops are given a sligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Green glass with applied prunts. Etched signature on the bottom.
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2010s German Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Lima Bean Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lima bean sculpture Brass Hand Repoussé Limited edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
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2010s Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Signed Heavy Bronze Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Signed Heavy Bronze ''Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
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1990s American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vittorio Angini Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Italian novelty Murano glass mounted silver band figures comprising of two banjo players and two trumpet players attributed to Vittorio Angin...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Ceramic Tulipano Corteccia Texture Coral Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Merging modern design with innovative artistic sensibility, this vase is a daring exercise in balance and visual harmony. Fashioned by artist Paola ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver letter opener. Additional Details: In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the end of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / 925 / © / 1995 Simply a wonderful letter...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl S in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the L version, and with a rotating mechanism The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collecti...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Toucan Silver Plate Candle Holder, Style of Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and whimsical two-light candle holder in the style of Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in hammered copper with a silver-plated finish. The sculptural design features ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

High-Gloss Black Aqua Table by Zaha Hadid for Established Sons
Located in London, GB
Zaha Hadid’s voluptuous Aqua table is an uninterrupted whole – a curious and curvaceous form that invites viewers to engage with it. Standing as an impressive centrepiece it delivers a stylish focal point in any space. The three fin-like legs of the Aqua Table appear to be in motion and register as gradients on the gently undulating table...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Black Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
The seemingly simple form of this sculpture evokes conflicting sensations: sinuous and linear, stable and precarious. This handmade bottle boasts a minimal design with a slender, cyl...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Aluminum Bonsai "Prickly Copper", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Prickly Copper Bonsai is inspired by trees moved by a strong wind. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Scu...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Style Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Silver plated vase with multiple stems.
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Gio Ponti Style Silver Vase
Gio Ponti Style Silver Vase
$560 Sale Price
43% Off
Eleanor Myers Sculptural Modern Ceramic Vase, Oregon, 1990 s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Eleanor Myers Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Oregon, 1990's.
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A stunning large pheasant bird sculpture designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, part of his renowned Birds by Toikka series. Handcrafted in Finland, this unique glass bird features a striking iridescent lustre finish, shifting between shades of deep blue, green, and silver with a subtle metallic sheen. The sleek form is enhanced by delicate horizontal striping, adding depth and elegance to the design. Oiva Toikka’s bird...
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1990s Finnish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Rare Giuseppe Armani Signed Capodimonte Peacock 0720 Figurine Shadowbox Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage 1989 signed Italian Florentine Capodimonte ceramic sculpture number 0720 in the shape of a male peacock with tail feathers spread, designed by Giuseppe Armani and signed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass #9730
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand blown art glass vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass, circa 2002. The vases are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6.5"D x 19.5"H. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial, Belgian, modern brown, caramel, and white onyx marble and brass hinged box, circa early to mid-20th century, Belgium. Box is rectangular in shape and c...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Vase Vessel Sculpture Pink Rose Quartz Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of rare Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: D 57 x H 50 cm, available in different quartzite, onyx and marbles. Limited editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Small Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase explores the intertwined narratives of South Korea's urban landscapes and his own experiences, reflecting on how future generations might engage with traditional art and...
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2010s Korean Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, PVC

Emilia Castillo Large Porcelain Pure Silver Butterfly Bowl, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent large decorative and serving bowl designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo, one of Mexico’s most important contemporary designers working in porcelain and silver. Pr...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Sea Creature Goblet
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This hand-blown colorless glass tazza by Italian artist Simone Crestani features a refined baluster stem crowned with a sculpted octopus applied to the vessel. The piece merges class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

A Wonderful Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Oceanie Vase Modern French
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal Oceanie cobalt blue collar vase designed by the French artist Thomas Bastide (born 1954) for Baccarat. Made in France, the vase features a cylindrical barrel stop...
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Large Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue colored Murano glass vase. Fabricated by Cenedese in the late 90's, Venetia Italy. This stunning vase has been hand-blown by skilled artisans in Murano, Italy wh...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

ClassiCon Folding Screen in Black by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The high-tech look that arose in the 1980s and which is still potentially current had an ingenious predecessor. Over half a century ago, Eileen Gray anticipated the cool Industrial a...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Spikes Black Ceramic Handmade Planter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful ceramic handmade planter. Carefully crafted, each black ceramic plant pot is thrown and trimmed on the wheel, and every outer spike is i...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Miniature Italian .800 Silver Rat Figurine by Pietro Sorini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Italian miniature figurine. In .800 fine silver. By Pietro Sorini of Arezzo, Italy. In the form of a rat. Marked to the stomach with Italian hallmarks. Simply a w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Vintage Abstract Modern Teak Driftwood Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century bust / sculpture depicting a semi-abstract horse's head crafted of pieces of driftwood, mounted on a rectangular burl wood base. Dimensions: 14" x 5.25" x 16.5"...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood, Burl

Advertising Bottle, Giant Perfume Bottle, Ferrari Perfume, Circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Ferrari perfume, circa 1980. Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Ferrari perfume, circa 1980. H: 28cm, W: 16cm, D: 11cm
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, the Sculpture of Discophorus.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Discophorus This fragment of the bust of Discophorus comes from a reproduction of an original bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ritagli Glass Vase in blue by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Ritagli Vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi and produced by Venini in 1994. “This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s:...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Peacock Vase Ceramic Made in Italy Turquoise
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Beauty at its best This stunning peacock vase is crafted in Italy by local artisans.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Representing a Statue of Hercules, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a statue of Hercules, 21st Century. Sculpture of Hercules in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century. H: 32cm, D: 13cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

1980s Modern Millefiori style Murano Glass Cylinder Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Murano Glass Cylinder Vase – Multicolor Millefiori Style Brighten up your space with this stunning 1980s Modern Murano glass ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Crocodile Mens Jewelry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box Stamped in gilt lettering 'Made in Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Me...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional studio glass box by renowned American-Austrian artist Jack Ink. Glass with inclusions and cast brass.This unique piece features a sinuous, undulating form with a shallow ...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

White Bone And Brass Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Maruzia Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Maruzia Candle
Maruzia Candle
$66 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic. "Abstract" art glass vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic "Abstract" art glass vase in violet tones. Approximately from 1970. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 19.7 cm x D 8.0 cm.
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Spectacular Marble Sculpture "Angel Cupid and Psyche" early 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular marble sculpture "Angel Cupid and Psyche" early 20th century Height: 220 cm Italy Good condition The angel Cupid (Eros) and the mortal Psyche star in a Greek myth about ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze, Signed, 1990
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual object in cast bronze. Freeform, Infinity symbolism and barbwire all in one unique piece. Its signed by an unknown Scandinavia Sculptor an...
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1990s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Italian Travertine and Brass Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid-century modern Italian-style travertine and brass box, blending natural stone with sleek metallic accents. It’s both decorative and functional, used for storing small items whi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mrs. Somson Ceramic Pottery Bust Sculpture by Jacobsen (Peppi) of Cokeville WY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Mrs. D. Somson" Ceramic Pottery Bust Sculpture by Jacobsen (Peppi) of Cokeville, WY on Mahogany Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 8" W x 8" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1960s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant and striking modernist vase is a testament to the innovative artistry of the Cenedese glassworks on Murano. Dating from the 1960s, this piece features a sophisticated pu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large, Big Perfume Bottle Beverly Hills, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large, big perfume bottle Beverly Hills, XXth century. Large, big Beverly Hills perfume bottle, XXth century. H: 17.5cm, W: 24cm, D: 14cm
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Sculpture of a Head of Apollo in the Hellenistic Style, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a head of Apollo in the Hellenistic style, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a head of Apollo, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st century. H: 65cm, W: 52cm, D: 50cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Collection 4 Decorative fish, ceramic centerpiece. Handmade Italy. Bespoke. 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large English Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in London in 1963. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Interior ceda...
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1960s English Vintage Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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