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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Witness 5 Unique Charcoal Wall Sculpture by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Witness 5 unique charcoal wall sculpture by Jeremy Descamps
One of a Kind
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 220 cm
Materials: Flame-burnt Belgian oak, Belgian cherry red marble.
Jere...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Artistic Mosaic Handmade 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
Plumage, a Piece of 3D Sculptural Tan with White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Plumage:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of tan and white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 14 x 14 inches or 36 x 36 c...
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Large african style mask
Located in Brussels, BE
Large African style Mask made out of rusty iron.
Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.
Negoti...
Category
1990s European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
$4,145
Tannic Acid Plate, Steel Wall Piece
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A steel plate is treated by hand in a rotating movement with Tannic Acid from Oak. Different shades of blue become visible on the steel by the intensity of tannic acid.
Tannic Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Teasel a Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Teasel:
A piece of 3D sculptural 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 cm
T...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of polished bronze bar trays by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$15,467 / set
Clepsydra VI 90 Wall Mirror Blue and Yellow Leather by Atlasproject
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 while ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Mirror, Leather
Quartz Art Frame by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz art frame 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
Large Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large plato shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: maple, natural oil mix
Dimensions: W 75, D 10, H 3,5 cm
Also available: different sizes.
The surface of the moon is the in...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$312 / item
Instinct Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: W 46 x 24 x H 36 cm
Materials: stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Dimensio...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,297 / item
Arkhè III Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Arkhè III Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on 5
Dimensions: W 30 x 27 x H 56 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Dimensions va...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,948 / item
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
Arkhè II Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Arkhè II sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on 5
Dimensions: W 25 x 17 x H 53 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own personality and marks. Dimensions...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,948 / item
Witness 04 Unique Charcoal Wall Sculpture by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Witness 04 Unique Charcoal wall sculpture by Jeremy Descamps
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 185 cm
Materials: Oak, brass, marble.
Jeremy Descamps
Born in Namur, July 7, ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Brass
Clepsydra I 90 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 while ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
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 divu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Ash Minimalistic Round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash minimalistic round by Corine Vanvoorbergen
Dimensions: diameter 130 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
$13,548 / item
Unique Round and Round Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique round and round mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: D 60 cm
Materials: Steel, float mirror
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
$1,472 / item
Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade 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
Instinct Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Instinct sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: W 46 x 24 x H 36 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own perso...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,297 / item
Sumer Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Sumer sculpture by Lea Munsch
Signed and numbered on /30
Dimensions: L 63 x 18 x H 13.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is unique with its own person...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$2,297 / item
Monolith, Starfire Glass Lighting, Luvere Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
The monolith, brass LED light plant grower, Luvere Studio
Materials: Cold ? ?rolled ? ?steel, ? ?starfire ? ?glass, ? ?LED ? ?lighting
Dimensions: 37” ? ?x ? ?7” ? ?x ? ?7”
The ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
$8,207 / item
Mantis, Aged Steel LED Light Plant Grower, Luvere Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Mantis - brass LED light plant grower - Luvere Studio
Materials: Brass, LED Lighting. Interchangeable backplate and base plate
Dimensions: 29” ? ?x ? ?16” ? ?x ? ?16”
The Ma...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
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
Johan Adam Linneballe, Sommer I haven III, Mixed Media on Paper, 1993, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Johan Adam Linneballe, Sommer I haven III, 1993
Mixed technique on paper / Marker and oil pastel
Work signed by the artist and dated (pencil)
Wor...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$291 Sale Price
69% Off
Artistic Mosaic Handmade 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
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Light Blue Turquoise
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Life After Life Board
Old Skull Board/ Life After Life Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa,
disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plywood
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 divul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Curt Hillfon, Amaryllis, Serigraph, 1960s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Curt Hillfon, Amaryllis, 1960s
Serigraphy
Work signed by the artist (pencil)
Work dimensions 52/42
Framed work
Curt Hillfon (1943 - 2018) was a painter, graphic artist and draftsman...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$895 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Esting, Carmen, Color Lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Paul Esting, Carmen
Color lithography
Number 21/36
Work with signature and individual number and title (pencil)
Work dimensions 50/40
Framed work
Poul Esting is a Danish artist born...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$281 Sale Price
70% Off
Large Autumnal Citrus and Vessels Abstract Still Life Oil Painting, Framed
Located in Morristown, NJ
Francois Heaulme (French, 1927-2005), Large framed still life with oranges, pottery and bottles, signed lower left.
Dimensions:
57"h x 37.5"w (sig...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Bengt Lindström, Autumn Night, Serigraph
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Bengt Lindstrom, Autumn Night
Serigraphy
Number 95/200
Work with signature and individual number (pencil)
Sheet dimensions 47/62
Unframed work
Karl Erik Lindström...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$766 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Glass
Geometric 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
Art Glass, Glass
Art Glass
Artistic 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
Art Glass, Glass
Paul Maxwell "Exterior Concerns" 1985
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic Relief Painting by Paul Maxwell "Exterior Concerns" - 1985, USA.
Dimensions
48" width x 30" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; professionally cleaned.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Black Ink and Swarovski Black Diamond Crystals Contemporary Wall Art
By Alexander
s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Ink and Swarovski Black Diamond Crystals Contemporary Wall Art - "Digital Universe"
This hand made wall art made on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm with black ink and wit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$3,840 Sale Price
56% Off
Wall Decoration Fine Silk and Metallic Threads Embroidery in Black Wood Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wall Decoration Fine Silk and Metallic Threads Tapestry in Black Wood Frame - Scythian
The Art of the great contemporary artist, one of the geniuses in creating images in the styl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread
Aqua Blocks Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Eduard Locota, Acrylic Glass
Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
Volumetric piece
We present you a one of a kind wall artwork, looking along the sea coastline length, “Aqua Blocks” can become a center piece to any interior. It’s fractured structu...
Category
2010s Romanian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Dream Of Nordic Nights, B. Diener
Located in Port Washington, NY
Modern sleek painting. Deep and dark accents giving the viewer many opportunities for interpretation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug 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
Marble
Art Glass
Geometric 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.
Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug 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 th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Frieze, Gaddi Torso, 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
Art Glass Grain Decorative Panel for 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
Resin Art Panel
Located in Westport, CT
Resin art panel colored with pigments and ink multi-layered process which result in an organic expression of shapes.
The outcome is always unsuspected. Eac...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
$9,975 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug 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
Marble
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug 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
Polyester, Silk
Large Woodblock Print by Gregory Amenoff
Located in New York, NY
Very large format wood block painting mounted in a carved black and gilt frame. Signed.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Art Glass Neve Decorative Panel for 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
Art Glass
Artistic 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
Art Glass, Glass
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
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
$51,882 Sale Price / item
6% Off
Art Glass Turchese Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Solid Finish
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
Art Glass
Artistic 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
Art Glass, Glass
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug 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 th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug 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
Polyester, Silk
Artistic Mosaic Dimension Customizable Backlit on Demand
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 th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Modernist Multicolored Abstract Painting, 1990, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Abstract painting signed RZM and dated 28.2.1990.
Mixed-media on carton framed with a baroque style frame.
approx. measures:
Width 65 cm
Height 80 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
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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