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Pixel Box Large 210 Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes of Saba’s Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Born in 1953 he left formal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 98.82 in
Pixel Box Large 230 Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes of Saba’s Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Born in 1953 he left formal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 98.82 in
Pixel Box Large Queen Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes of Saba’s Pixel sofa. With bed base, mechanism, bottom panel.
Born in 1953 he left formal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 100.01 in
Pixel Box Large King Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes of Saba’s Pixel sofa. Only bed without bed base.
Born in 1953 he left formal education and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 95.67 in D 100.01 in
Pixel Box Small Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Box Large Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Air Small Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pixel Air offers a lighter aesthetic to the Pixel collection, distinguished by being delicately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Air Large Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pixel Air offers a lighter aesthetic to the Pixel collection, distinguished by being delicately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Box Queen Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. With bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 92.92 in
Pixel Box King Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the headboard are characterised by the quilted seams that recall Saba’s iconic Pixel sofa. Only bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 81.5 in D 92.92 in
Pixel Air King Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pixel Air offers a lighter aesthetic to the Pixel collection, distinguished by being delicately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 91.34 in
Pixel Air Queen Size Bed in Velvet Upholstery with Base by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pixel Air offers a lighter aesthetic to the Pixel collection, distinguished by being delicately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 91.34 in
Pixel Sectional Sofa in Patchwork Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Pouf in Avant Après Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From our best selling Pixel sofa stems a new element, the Pixel pouf. One single module from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Light Indoor Sectional Sofa in Extra Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
possibilities and uses for the Pixel sofa, the iconic project for Saba, that this year celebrates its tenth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.38 in W 132.29 in D 48.04 in
Pixel Small Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 20.48 in W 96.07 in D 96.07 in
Pixel Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery with Roll by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 25.2 in W 96.07 in D 96.07 in
Pixel Light Indoor Sofa in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
possibilities and uses for the Pixel sofa, the iconic project for Saba, that this year celebrates its tenth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.38 in W 57.88 in D 57.88 in
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pixel Light Outdoor Sofa in Kami Upholstery & Champagne Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
possibilities and uses for the Pixel sofa, the iconic project for Saba, that this year celebrates its tenth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.86 in W 132.29 in D 48.04 in
Pixel Light Outdoor Sofa in Extra Upholstery & Champagne Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
possibilities and uses for the Pixel sofa, the iconic project for Saba, that this year celebrates its tenth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.86 in W 132.29 in D 51.97 in
Letto Limes Large Bed in Blue Avant Après with Padded Bands, King Size
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 91.34 in D 95.67 in
Cookie Square Pouf in Gatsby 138 Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Cookie Large Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Cookie Small Round Pouf in Extra Violet Green Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new evolution of Saba poufs, Cookie are available in a round or square format and are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Baby Essentiel Armchair in Vip Flo Cream Upholstery & Grey Feet by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to details that distinguishes Saba can be found in the quilted cushions and in the thin painted legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Pixel Light Indoor Sectional Sofa in Extra Upholstery with Roll by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
possibilities and uses for the Pixel sofa, the iconic project for Saba, that this year celebrates its tenth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 19.69 in W 128.35 in D 48.04 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 High Cushion Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs, Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 High Cushion Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 2-Seat 190 Sofa in Vip Beige Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 High Cushion Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery, Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 2-Seat 220 Sofa in Vip Beige Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 High Cushion Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery, Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
My Taos Sectional Sofa in Grey Seventy Upholstery with Wheels by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
My Taos is the sofa design that best communicates Saba’s identity. Its recent redesign is based on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 131.11 in D 51.19 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Letto Limes T Large Bed in White Avant Après with Padded Bands, King Size
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 81.5 in D 95.67 in
New York Chair 1 by Marras in Beige Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
New York Chair 4 by Marras in Beige Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Letto Limes Large Bed in Blue Avant Après with Padded Bands, Queen Size
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 75.6 in D 95.67 in
Letto Limes T Large Bed in White Avant Après with Padded Bands, Large Size
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 76.38 in D 94.49 in
Letto Limes T Large Bed in White Avant Après with Padded Bands, Small Size
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 68.51 in D 94.49 in
Essentiel 2-Seat 154 Sofa in Vip Beige Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 60.63 in D 37.41 in
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs, Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space-time map of design. Attention to detail, a feature that has always characterized Saba collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Letto Limes T Large Bed in White Avant Après with Padded Bands, Queen Size
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 65.75 in D 95.67 in
Letto Limes Large Bed in Blue Avant Après with Padded Bands, Small Size
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 78.35 in D 94.49 in
Letto Limes Large Bed in Blue Avant Après with Padded Bands, Large Size
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 86.23 in D 94.49 in
New York Chair 2 by Marras in Beige Upholstery & Nickel Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Ananta Class 15 Extra Large Sofa in Lusso Upholstery and Corten by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 22.84 in W 116.15 in D 68.9 in
Limes New 88 Medium Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 38.59 in
Limes New 80 Medium Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Limes New Sofa in Avant Après Upholstery and Armrest with Roll by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 100.01 in D 38.59 in
Limes New 88 Extra Large Sofa in Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 38.59 in
Limes New 88 Small Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 38.59 in
Livingston Armchair in Extra White Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia, Giuseppe Viganò 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia by endorsing several projects
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
No Logo Light Armchair Vip White Upholstery & Nickel Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the “nomad sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 36.62 in
No Logo Light Armchair Lusso White Upholstery & Nickel Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the “nomad sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 36.62 in
Amélie Swivel Armchair Vip Sweet Velvet A7 Brown Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 25.99 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
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Saba Pixel For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic saba pixel available at 1stDibs. Each saba pixel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and upholstery. A saba pixel, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Saba Pixel?
A saba pixel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,680, while the lowest priced sells for $4,330 and the highest can go for as much as $8,728.
Sergio Bicego for sale on 1stDibs
Furniture designer Sergio Bicego produces works that merge luxury and comfort. Lavishly stuffed and sumptuously upholstered, each piece is inviting in its joining of function and beauty. He designs pieces that meet an ideal of form, instilled with elegant curves and smart lines, along with soft, serene colors, all adding tranquil energy to any space. His sofas epitomize the comfortable appeal of his creations, possessing an allure of ease and freedom from constraint.
Born in Italy in 1953, Bicego began his formal education with classical studies. He left school before graduation and found his way into the field of furniture upholstery. In learning the trade, Bicego became fascinated by the styles and shapes of furniture.
In 1991, Bicego established his furniture design studio. In 1993, he met Amelia Pegorin, owner of Saba Italia. In 1999, Saba Italia launched a line of sofas by Bicego. It became one of the company’s best sellers, remaining among its top items today.
Bicego has since designed many popular lines for Saba Italia and has collaborated with other design companies. In 2016, he created the Alcove model sofa for Alberta Made in Italy. Bicego continues to partner with top-name makers and create designs from his studio in San Martino di Lupari, Italy.
On 1stDibs, explore the luxurious comfort of Sergio Bicego chairs, loveseats, tables and more.
A Close Look at modern Furniture
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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