Modern Decorative Art
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
American Contemporary Wire and Steel Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary steel wall plaque with wired geometrical web design patterns
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Yarmack American Post-War Brass and Red Painted Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design brass and red painted wall sculpture of various layers of free-form shapes (signed: YARMACK)
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Portrait Wall Decor Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Hand Painted Dragonfly
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Platinum Leaf
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making artistic mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum, Platinum
Aspects of Flowers Oil on Canvas by Rebecca Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil painting of a still life arrangement of flowers simply rendered in oil on canvas by Rebecca Cooperman. Exhibited at Lever House by The Leag...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Wooden Marquetry Wall Art at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique wall art in precious woods worked in marquetry.
Frames in wood, gilt with white gold leaf.
(Pair available)
Unique pair by Studio Glustin.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$7,105 / item
Heart Installation With Frame II by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Installation With Frame II by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 6 x W 67.8 x H 67 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,444 / item
Grape Hyacinth, a Piece of 3D Sculptural Cream Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Grape Hyacinth:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of cream leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 17 x 17 inches or 43 x 43 cm...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Scarabeo Watercolor Painting
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Hand-painted floral watercolor in shades of blue and gray
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
$162 Sale Price
21% Off
Angel
s World the New York Photographs of Angelo Rizzoto. Lesy, Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Angel's World: The New York Photographs of Angelo Rizzoto.
Lesy, Michael
First edition of this collection of photographs. Quarto, original black cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by Mi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Over the Desert Au Fil du Désert Textiles from the Nomadic Desert Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Over the Desert - Tents And Weaving Of Nomadic Pastors.
Au fil du de´sert: Tentes et tissages des pasteurs nomades de Me´diterrane´e
(French Edition)
(French language) Paperback...
Category
1990s Moroccan Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Disks, A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Disks:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm.
One, s...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Grape Hyacinth, a Piece of 3D Sculptural Egret and Tan Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Grape Hyacinth:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of egret and tan leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 17 x 17 inches or 43...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern shades of grey and black abstract painting by Dova with passpartout and wooden frame, 1980s
Abstract painting in shades of grey, blue and black with white passpartout...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cynarina Wall Mirror in Stoneware with Matte White Glaze by Kallia Panopoulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Cynarina Wall Mirror in Stoneware with Matte White Glaze by Kallia Panopoulou
Dimensions: D 7 x W 40 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Stoneware and mirror.
Available in different finish optio...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware, Mirror
Artistic Mosaic Handmade Glass and Marble Mosaic Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing 'tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Freedom Wall Art, Swarovski Crystals, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Freedom Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Wall art with Greenapple exclusive design p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Freedom Wall Art, Swarovski Crystals, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Freedom Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Wall art with Greenapple exclusive design printed on glass with Swarovski crystals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Chrysanthemum a Piece of 3D Sculptural Pink Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Chrysanthemum:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of pink leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 17 x 17 inches or 43 x 43 cm
...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Six Round Framed Silk Screen by Edgardo Giménez, Argentina, 1973
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Six round framed silk screen by Edgardo Giménez. Argentina, 1973.
The six are hand signed by the artist.
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Detail of each silk screen in order of the...
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Two Kinds of People Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Two kinds of people minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 180 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, natural pigments, epoxy and acrylics
There are two kinds of people. Those that see the night coming and those that see the day arriving.
Corine van Voorbergen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Fabric Tapestry with Peacock Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Itinera Res Venere Wall Mirror by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Itinera Res Venere
Combining the stunning Antique Mirrors mirrored glasses with the warmth of hand finished natural materials, the Res mirrors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
$2,001 / item
Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
After Mondrian
Located in London, GB
3D copper sequins with feathers fringes display and organized to remember the famous Mondrian art creations.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Feathers, Sequins
$4,282 Sale Price
20% Off
Bamboo Watercolor
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
$2,097 / item
Lichen Gold
Located in London, GB
Swarovski crystal in peridot light colorado topaz with french knots and metal sequins in gold.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$2,765 Sale Price
20% Off
Hard Around the Edges Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Hard around the edges minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 150 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, natural pigments, epoxy, acrylics
You can still embrace me, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Dahlia A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Dahlia:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 17 x 17 inches or 43 x 43 cm
Inspire...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Fern: A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Fern:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 25.5 x 25.5 inches or 65 x 65 cm
This...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Sea Flower
Located in London, GB
Crystal fossil, shells, and pearls with hand embroidered lace on cashmere base.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$2,386 Sale Price
20% Off
Vienna
Located in London, GB
Semi-precious stones citrine, rose crystal, tigers eye on sequin, and Swarovski embroidered and framed on a faux antique mounting.
The perfect artwork to brighten the room.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$2,783 Sale Price
20% Off
Oxy Oyster Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oxy oyster minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Unique Piece
Dimensions: diameter 110 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, natural pigments, metal and epoxy
The power of change is Corin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
$11,464 / item
Art Glass Geometric Platinum Mosaic Wall Decorative Panel Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Platinum
Wildflower: A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Wildflower:
A piece 3D sculptural of wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 11.6 x 14 inches or 29.5 x 35.5 ...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Lamina II 80 Wall Mirror Marquinia Marble and Brushed Brass by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Lamina II
A refined play of slopes and inclined planes that intersect
and cut each other characterizes this mirror with a dynamic and futuristic design. The care in the realizati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Clepsydra VII 80 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Brushed Brass
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Clepsydra
As a journey through the time, where lives can cross or never meet, the lines run along the surface of the Clepsydra mirrors, approaching the most diverse materials whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$7,733 / item
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 80 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Quartz, Steel
$12,873 / item
Eclipsis I 80 Wall Mirror Calacatta Gold Marble and Blue Leather by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Eclipsis I
The fascinating performance of the moon casting its shadow onto Earth inspired this mirror by Atlasproject. The typical geometries of the design and the refined materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Paul Maxwell "Ridgemont" 1985
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic Relief Painting by Paul Maxwell "Ridgemont" - 1985, USA.
Dimensions
60" width x 36" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; professionally cleaned.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Art Glass
Tiger Mosaic Decorative Panel Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless and limitless beauty of precious stones, lava rock, as well as dream landscape.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Ash Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 180 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, ash, epoxy and acrylics
‘Ash’ symbolizes the outcome, almost like a relic of the intense passion that came before. This is never the end, as from ash comes new life.
Corine van Voorbergen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
$19,932 / item
Sardinia
Located in London, GB
Raffia tufting and satin stitch geometric with pink stones.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
$2,562 Sale Price
20% Off
Falling Flower
Located in London, GB
Pleated taffeta with horn beads.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Beads
$2,321 Sale Price
20% Off
Belle Rive
Located in London, GB
Raffia geometric embroidery with geometric glass stones additions.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia, Opaline Glass
$2,194 Sale Price
20% Off
Horseshoe Horizon
Located in London, GB
Burnt with pleated taffeta and silk chiffon 3D horseshoe shapes and vintage paillettes.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Sequins
$2,829 Sale Price
20% Off
David Allgood "Hawk" Signed Serigraph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Allgood "Hawk" signed serigraph numbered 254/500. Framed. Made in USA, c. 1980's.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
5 Vegetable Dyes from Lambayeque by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Vegetable dyes from Lambayeque by RF Studio
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 280 D 180 x H 250 cm.
Materials: tapestry.
Five vegetable dyes is a piece that decomposes the image of a mi...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Tapestry
$23,710 / item
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Dimension Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Giovannozzi Home, Wall Sculpture, Marble and Metal Brass Finish, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Sculpture in metal and marble with various dimensions, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi.
- Inserts in marble type "ONICE FANTASTICO"
- Metal struct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Clepsydra I 80 by Atlasproject Wall Mirror Blue Leather Calacatta Gold Marble
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Clepsydra
As a journey through the time, where lives can cross or never meet, the lines run along the surface of the Clepsydra mirrors, approaching the most diverse materials whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Eclipsis II 80 Wall Mirror Marquinia Marble and Brushed Brass by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Eclipsis I
The fascinating performance of the moon casting its shadow onto Earth inspired this mirror by Atlasproject. The typical geometries of the design and the refined materials...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Two Kinds Of People Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Kinds Of People Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 130 cm
Materials: Brass, Wood, Natural pigments, Epoxy and Acrylics
There are two kinds of people. Those that see the night coming and those that see the day arriving.
Corine van Voorbergen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Design, Crystal Rock Wall Piece, by Andredottir
Bobek
Located in copenhagen, DK
One-off a kind - Contemporary Design, Crystal rock wall piece, embody the surface of roscks and stone.
Made by the art and design duo Andredottir & Bobek
They have in this collec...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Foam
Frieze, Caesar, Contemporary Art Decorative Sculpture by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
From extremely detailed 3D scans of the most important classical sculptures of all times, Eduard Locota has digitally sliced and extracted the essential portion of the artwork, then ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Mosibul Side Lamp by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Mosi Art Object by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Dimensions: D 20 x W 43 x H 150 cm
Materials:Mosi, Ott (Ottchil). Fabric
Weight: 15kg
Today, modern textiles are produced cheaper and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
$7,816 / item
Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative art 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 decorative art, popular names associated with this style include sicis, Louise Heighes, Atlasproject, and Peter Keil. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $191,803 while the average work can sell for $2,184.
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