Modern Paintings
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Wall Painting
Blue Rose
Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Blue Rose” Stay by Malerba
The “Blue Rose” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory suitable for the living room, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,928 / item
Beautiful Work of Wim Heesakkers Made in The 70s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful Work of Wim Heesakkers Made in The 70s
This is a beautiful work by Wim Heesakkers, marked with a signature on the back.
Painter/sculptor Wim Heesakkers (1950) is self-tau...
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paper
$403 Sale Price
39% Off
Wall Painting
Amber Flower
Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Amber Flower” Stay by Malerba
The “Amber Flower” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory suitable for the living ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,928 / item
Wall Painting
Yellow Flower
Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Yellow Flower” Stay by Malerba
The “Yellow Flower” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory suitable for the livin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,928 / item
Wall Painting
Red Rose
Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Red Rose” Stay by Malerba
The “Red Rose” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,928 / item
Inside Painted Crystal, "Rainy Day" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2012
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting On Linen Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting on linen canvas
Offered for sale is a figurative abstract painting on linen canvas by ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Linen, Paint
"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric
Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition,
Mixed-media on paper,
Stamped,
circa 1960, France.
Measures: Height 1m73, width 70 cm, depth 1 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Inside Painted Crystal, "After Rain" Snuff Bottle by Fu Guoshun, 2014
Located in Tainan, TW
Fu Guoshun was born at Hebei in 1954. He was complimented as a Master of Chinese arts and crafts in 2012. It is the highest honor for an inside painting artist. There are only ten artists who earned this glory. He is also the director of China International Painting and Calligraphy Association, vice chairman of China Snuff Bottle Professional Committee, and vice-chairman of Hebei Inside painted snuff bottle Association. Since 1977, he has been studying the art of inside painting under Wang Xisan. Fu Guoshun is one of the best artists in Ji school.
Mr Fu Guoshun's inside paintings are exquisite. His works include landscapes, figures, animals, flowers, and birds to calligraphy with comprehensive skills. In addition, his professions are known for their elegance, flexibility, and light. With the three superb skills of poetry, calligraphy, and painting, there are only a handful of artists who can match up in the field of snuff bottles. It is difficult to find other artists who could compare his paintings from an artistic perspective when it comes to inside painted snuff bottles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Crystal
Inside Painted Crystal, "Scholars in Jiangnan" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao 2016
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Albert Chubac Painting, Mixed-media on paper, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac Painting,
Mixed-media on paper,
circa 1960, France.
Measures: Height 88 cm, width 62 cm, depth 1 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Oil on Canvass Nude Painting by Alan Brassington
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive oil painting of a male nude, by acclaimed British artist Alan Brassington. This dates from the late 20th century.
Alan Brassington specialises in portraits an...
Category
1990s British Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
‘Lined Up’ by Ien Lucas
By Ien Lucas
Located in Basildon, London
Lined Up by Ien Lucas explores structure through repetition and subtle texture. Known for her methodical approach to abstract painting, Lucas creates balance and rhythm with layered ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$14,329
Mixed Media by Francisco Luna
Located in Basildon, London
This intriguing mixed-media artwork by Francisco Luna offers a sophisticated experience, elevating the everyday object into a compelling artistic statement. Luna's career is marked b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Still Life by Oris Robertson
By Oris Robertson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Still Life in Oil by Oris Roberstson
1970s
Still life of ceramics in a neutral palette by Texas artist Oris Robertson.
Oris Robertson was a prolific visual artist, he started...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
$2,030 Sale Price
30% Off
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993),
paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel,
imaginary theater set,
circa 1960, France.
Height 1m29, widt...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art)
combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements.
Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo - d...
Category
1980s Congolese Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
Large Oil on Board by David Hosie
By David Hosie
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Very large oil on board by this important Glasgow artist, signed lower right.
Born 1962.
We have been in contact with David and he has told us that this work was one of a series of...
Category
1980s Scottish Vintage Modern Paintings
Martin Sumers (1922-2012), Untitled, 1999 Figural Oil on Board
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Martin Sumers, “Untitled”, 1999.
Vibrant and electric Teals, Greens, Blues, Oranges and Peaches set within a Gold frame.
Oil on Board
Dimensions:
Frame: 26”H x 16.25”w x 2”D
Sit...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Inside Painted Crystal, "Harvest Year" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2018
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Crystal
VINC, Bibendum, 2021, Acrylic on Hood of 4CV
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Artist VINC
4 CV Bibendum
Acrylic on hood of 4CV from 1960 ( French car)
Circa 2021
H 83 x W 100 X D 22 cms
Signed by the artist
Unique and original a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Pink and Copper Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Georg Walter Rössner, Portrait of Mrs. Yvonne Santiago
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Walter Rössner (1885-1972), portrait of Mrs. Yvonne Santiago. Oil on canvas, unframed, 88 x 74 cm. Signed.
In perfect condition.
Price example: A similar painting by Georg...
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Green and Copper Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
$224 Sale Price
28% Off
Jean Miotte - Abstract composition
By Jean Miotte 1
Located in PAU, FR
Painting on canvas by Jean Miotte from 1959
Abstract composition in India ink on canvas without frame (sent rolled).
Dated and signed by the artist.
Unframed: 42.5 x 33 x 1.5 cm
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Copper Metallic Hand Guilded Botanical Wallpaper, Made by Hand in Uk
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Rye features bold oversized leaves, complementing the bestselling metallic Columbia Road design of large eucalyptus stems. Inspired by the Barbican Conservatory in London Rye offers ...
Category
2010s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
‘Moving In’ Contemporary Artwork, One Off handmade by Lawrence Kwakye
Located in Voorburg, NL
Title: ‘Moving In’
Spectacular Artwork by Lawrence Kwakye from his imprint paper series in very nice bright color-palette. This represents the abstract world of the unknown. A place...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Paintings
Materials
Textile, Acrylic, Paper
Wall Painting
Blue Rose
Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Red Rose” Stay by Malerba
The “Red Rose” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,928 / item
Jan Erika "Island"
Located in Hudson, NY
The "Island" fine art print, shown here, is by UK artist Jan Erika. Unlike her exuberantly colored abstracts, this image reveals a more subtle approach to color and form. The Gicle...
Category
2010s British Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$2,550
Life and Warmth Hand-Signed Oil on Canvas Painting by Henri, France
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite oil painting on Canvas, painted and hand-signed by Henri in France. Titled ‘Life and Warmth’ and part of his ‘Life’ collection. Sophisticated and charming painting in beaut...
Category
2010s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Rubenimichi Wood Sculpture
Sol Negro Fetiche
, Spain, 2015
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Sol Negro Fetiche
Author: Rubenimichi
Year: 2015
Size: 12 x 12 x 12 cm
Technique: Wood and pyrography.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Untitled by Rita Alaoui
Located in PARIS, FR
Rita Alaoui seeks to explore and rethink our relationship with the wild world and to imagine connections with the extraordinary. Fascinated by the power of nature and concerned about...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,891
Kayo Lennar "Promising trips..." Collage
Located in Astoria, NY
Kayo Lennar (French/American, b. 1923), "Promising trips...," collage, 2008, initialed lower right, signed and dated on reverse. Image: 21.25" H x 16" W; f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
Bus scene by Gus Bofa
Located in PAU, FR
Elegant watercolor depicting a bus scene by illustrator Gus Bofa.
Dimensions:
12.5 x 24 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Granite and Gold Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Bernard Buffet, the Rascasse 1950, Mixed Technique on Paper Mounted
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999),
The Rascasse 1950,
mixed technique on paper mounted on canvas (50 cm x 65 cm),
signed upper right "Bernard Buffet 1950", France.
from Galerei Drouant ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Price Upon Request
Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paintings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern paintings made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paintings, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Mimmo Paladino, and Custhom. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paintings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $900.
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