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Modern Furniture

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
5.3x8.8 Ft Orange Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in orange color for modern home and office. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally cleaned. Sturdy and can be us...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modernism Still Life Painting By Robert Bluteau, 1955
Located in Lisbon, PT
Robert Bluteau (1914–1985), a modernist still life painter, signed "Bluteau" and dated "1955", the painting features fish. It was shown in the Salon des Artistes Bretons in France fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Italian Two Novecento Armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Moroso, 2000
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Novecento Moroso armchair by Antonio Citterio is made of fireproof cold-foamed foam, with an internal steel structure. Novecento Moroso, with wooden structure covered in non-defo...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

COOPER sideboard Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
COOPER sideboard: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The straight-lines COOPER sideboard was designed for modern and sophisticated interior design spaces. The embracing w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic plate designed and produced by Gianni Cella. Signed. Unique piece. Biography Born and raised in Pavia, Gianni Cella's early training took place first at the Liceo Artistico ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cume SQ side table marble top, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
CUME side table: stock unit, available for immediate delivery! Very elegant and sophisticated, CUME is a sturdy side table composed by a brushed brass base and Nero Marquina marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

A Portrait Of A Lady Of Quality, Oil On Canvas, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
A Portrait Of A Lady Of Quality, Oil On Canvas, 18th Century
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Late 18th Century French Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Pichet aux Oiseaux (A.R 456)
Located in New York, US
PICHET AU OISEAUX (A.R 456), 1962 incised with number 80/200 and Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura Plein Feu pottery stamps on the underside. Painted ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Ceramic Bowl Chandelier with Custom Chain by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Olivia Cognet's take on the classical bowl shaped fixture, this chandelier is made of a large and deep ceramic bowl with abstract embossed decors and opening to let the light go thro...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Clara sofa by Christophe Delcourt for Baxter
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Condition of the product The Baxter sofa has hardly been used. Few months old. You can still smell the newness of the leather. In excellent condition, minimal signs of use, actually...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

1970s Hexagonal Mirrored Wall Sculpture, Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Hexagonal Mirrored Wall Sculpture, Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin A vintage chrome-framed, faceted hexagonal wall mirror attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The mi...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s Set of Six Marcel Breuer for Knoll B33 Spoleto Dining Chairs Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six B33 Cantilever Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. They feature a tubular s...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This design was born as a bespoke concept for the...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Cecile Maia Pujol for Roche Bobois Lady B Lounge Arm Chair Tissue Butterfly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lady B. Arm Chair, originally designed by Cecile Maia Pujol in 2019. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in France in 2023. The chair...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Apex Ottoman in Blue Petrole
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Apex Ottoman, originally designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois. This particular example was produced in 2023. The ottoman is comprised of particle boards, foam, and is ...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Foam, Fabric

2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Bubble Lounge Arm Chair in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bubble Arm Chair, originally designed by Sacha Lakic in 2014. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in Italy in 2023. This piece is comprised of a wooden fra...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Bubble 5 Seat Sofa Tissue Orsetto Flex Ivoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a five seat Bubble Sofa, originally designed by Sacha Lakic in 2014. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in Italy in 2023. The sofa is comprised of a wooden ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 2000s. Their frames...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

C. 1941 Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Burled Acacia Speaker Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Paldao Burled-Acacia Speaker Cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in 1941. This example dates to the same time. It was produced in the USA, and was featured...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

2014 Set of Six Mira Nakashima Grass Seated Dining Chairs in Black Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Grass Seated Dining Chairs, originally designed by George Nakashima in the 1940s. These particular examples are signed by Mira Nakashima and dated with 2014 as p...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

2023 Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Three Seat Sofa in Lhuis Gris Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three Seat Togo Sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. This particular example was produced by Ligne Roset in France in 2023. The sofa is made of polyether fo...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam

2013 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Sofa in Black Leather and Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seater Florence Knoll settee sofa, model 1205S2, originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to 2013, and is upholstered in black leather. The des...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois King Size Bubble Bed in Tissue Orsetto Flex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bubble Bed, originally designed by Sacha Lakic in 2014. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in Italy in 2023. The bed is comprise...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

British Artist Celia Hempton Nude Male Print "Ben", Numbered, Signed, Dated 2017
By Celia Hempton
Located in Miami, FL
British Artist Celia Hempton Nude Male Print "Ben", Numbered, Signed, Dated 2017 Offered for sale is a 2017 print of a nude male by the British artist Celia Hempton (b 1981) titled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1980 Hunt Slonem Pop Art Screen Print "Anaconda" Pencil Signed and Dated
Located in Miami, FL
1980 Hunt Slonem Pop Art Screen Print "Anaconda" Pencil Signed and Dated Offered for sale is a pop art screen print titled "Anaconda" by American artist Hunt Slonem. Hunt Slonem (...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Glazed Ceramic Pear Sculpture with Wood Stem Attributed to Bijan circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Glazed Ceramic Pear Sculpture with Wood Stem Attributed to Bijan circa 1980s Offered for sale is a glazed ceramic pear sculpture with a wood stem attributed to the artist Bijan in t...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mirror coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful square mirror coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, made in Italy, 1970s. Blue shade mirror top, chromed steel edges, mirror ef...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Little Book of Chanel by LagerfeldThe Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer, Hardcover Book by Emma Baxter-Wright. Small fashion book: 7 x 5 inches. Elegant and stunningly illustrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian lamp Boalum by Livio Castiglioni Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern lamp Boalum by Livio Castiglioni Gianfranco Frattini for Artemide, 1970s Floor, table or pendant lamp mod. Boalum in translucent flexible PVC with resin terminals. It ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pablo Picasso, Grosse tête, profil gauche, 1965, Editon Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Grosse tête, profil gauche, 1965, Sculpture en terre H. 28 cm, Larg. 9,5 cm R.A Coulage à la barbotine Blanc Tiré à 50 exemplaires numérotés R.747 à gauche Editon Pi...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pablo Picasso, Yan Barbu, 1963, Pichet tourné, Edition Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Yan Barbu 1963. 30 août Pichet tourné H. 28 cm, Larg. 13 cm R.A Terre de faience rouge, décor à l'engobe gravé au couteau Noir Tiré à 300 exemplaires numérotés R.749 à...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian C.E.O. Cube Meeting Table by Vignelli Associates for Poltrona Frau, 2006
Located in Traversetolo, IT
C.‎E.‎O.‎ Cube Meeting is a round meeting table by Poltrona Frau, design Vignelli Associates.‎ The pure form, the synthesis of matter, the solidity of a technically advanced structu...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Chairs Alias 201 Green PVC, set of six, by Giandomenico Belotti, 2012
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A design icon that has made history, by Giandomenico Belotti inaugurated the history of Alias ​​in 1979. Having entered the collections of the MoMA in New York and the Triennale Desi...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A studied and flexible system for furnishing management offices, meeting and board rooms. Artù uses high quality leather and wood, handcrafted with typical Poltrona Frau quality and...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Juliet Armchairs designed by Benjamin Hubert for Poltrona Frau, 2015
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Benjamin Hubert, born in 1984, British, child prodigy of international design, designs Juliet. The armchair symbol of the centenary of Poltrona Frau, winner of the design contest la...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition with Ottoman in Faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet

Italian Six Chairs Tate Soft designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, 2010
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cappellini – Tate Soft Chair with Satin Stainless Steel Sled Base With the Tate Soft chair, Cappellini's best-seller designed by Jasper Morrison, the look and finishes are completely renewed as part of a project that introduces new seating and base models. This is a stackable sled chair upholstered in green fabric with a satin stainless steel sled base. Jasper Morrison Born in London, Jasper Morrison graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and opened his first studio in 1986, shortly thereafter beginning a long and fruitful collaboration with Cappellini. This fortunate encounter between Jasper Morrison and Giulio Cappellini, two names that have marked 20th-century design, has led to the inclusion of more than 30 successful projects in the Cappellini collection, all characterized by Morrison's distinctive style, which always pays extreme attention to details, materials, forms, product engineering, comfort, and finishes. Notable mentions include the Thinking Man’s Chair, the first product created collaboratively with Cappellini, as well as the Low Pad chairs...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Murano Clear Glass Leaf Table Lamps with double color lampashades 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano hand blown clear glass leaf table lamps with square thick and heavy clear glass base. The lamps are presented with handmade lampshades handcrafted by our team, double ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pablo Picasso, Oiseau n°96, Assiette ronde, 1963.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau n°96 1963 Assiette ronde D. 25 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'engobe et émail sous couverte partielle au pinceau, patine noire ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso, Visage n°59, 1963, Assiette ronde.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Visage n°59 1963 Assiette ronde D.25 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes et émail, gravé au couteau sous couverte au pinceau Bleu, rouge, noir Tiré à 15...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Stained Glass Floor Lamp, France 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1960 Stained glass mosaic concrete lamp with metal frame and base. 20”w x 11”d x 60”h Ref. L5015 $ 3,800
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Park Place Counter Stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Sumach Street Stone
Located in Toronto, ON
Park Place is in the heart of the most famous skyline in the world. The strong simple lines of Yabu Pushelberg's Park Place design are reminiscent of the skyscrapers that tower above...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cut Steel

Future Ruins Candle Holder by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Future Ruins Candle Holder by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 35 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings...
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2010s Australian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian armchair in black leather, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large armchair in black leather with a tubular chrome steel frame. High-end Italian craftsmanship, designed in the postmodern style of the 1980s. In very good condition. DV1409
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Michael Graves Chess Set, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood chess and checkers set with board and box by famed architect Michael Graves. Chess board is marked with Graves tag; each chess and pawn piece is signed Graves; USA, c...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Wood

Grey Upholstered Tufty-Time Right Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia - Available Now
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Tufty-Time sofa series, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is one of B&B Italia’s most consolidated successes, finding effective answers to the themes of modularity, comfort, and eas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional in White Woven Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking sectional in a quality fabric from Thayer Coggin. Design by Milo Baughman features two sections forming an L-shape raised on chrome finish legs. Comfy cushions and back...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fiber Art Tapestry, Macrame, Woven Wall Hanging, TABULA COLORUM Tamar Samplonius
Located in WARMENHUIZEN, NL
TABULA COLORUM is a macrame / woven fiber art tapestry (wall hanging) created by Tamar Samplonius. 'Tabula Colorum is an exploration of color and shape. With this woven fiber art ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic

Set of four chairs in straw and wood, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of four "Carimate 892" chairs in straw and wood, by Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) for Cassina, 1960s. This iconic model has long been a bestseller due to its blen...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Vintage B&B Italia Erasmo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Legendary pair of leather Erasmo lounge chairs by the famed Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa, manufactured in Novedrate (Como), north of Milan by B&B Italia. Signed, circa 19...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Venetian Chandelier In Gilded And Dark Blue Murano Glass, 5 Light Arms, Circa 19
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Gilded And Dark Blue Murano Glass, 5 Light Arms, Circa 1960
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handmade Fire Tool Set - 3 Piece (poker, shovel, broom and stand)
Located in Newburgh, NY
Modern tools for the fireplace in blackened cold-rolled steel and hand wrapped leather cord. Each piece is handmade at our shop in Newburgh, NY. Set includes includes poker, shovel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jodhpur Porcelain Salad Plate - 21cm
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your table setting with our opulent Jodhpur-style porcelain salad plate, featuring an intricate purple and gold design. Perfect for special occasions or adding a luxurious to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created inte­ri­ors and furni­ture that embraced the mate­ri­als of each design and the interplay of tech­nol­ogy and ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. 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.

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