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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Saporiti Italia Padded Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Saporiti Italia padded leather and stainless steel sofa
Offered for sale is an elegant Saporiti Italian two-seater stainless steel and padded ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Glass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exceptional Italian chandelier from 1970's, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti works. Made of hundreds of Murano glass pieces interlaced with tr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plisse Width Adjusting Suspension Lamp by Inga Sempe for Luceplan
By Lucepan
Located in Chicago, IL
Plisse by Inga Sempe for Luceplan
Adjustable-width suspension lamp. The double pantograph system permits easy extension from a minimum of 23.6 inches to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Clear Glass "Isom Tall" Coffee Table, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear glass "Isom Tall" coffee table - Sebastian Scherer
Dimensions: 50 H x 43 W x 50 D cm
Materials: Solid coloured glass
Different colors and sizes are ...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Indoor Glide Black Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hyon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous publishing as this singular side table by Jaime Hayon. It is functional, has quality and a touch of humour, which is alwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
006 Document Reverse
Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Mr. Note Desk - Oak - 190cm
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Following the principles of the “rational design,” Mr. And Mrs. Note Desks embody timeless elegance. Design to reflect the identity of the brand, where function creates attractive pu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Quadriedri Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous vintage quadriedri Venini glass spiral chandelier from 1970s. It is a beautiful cascading 6 tiered chandelier with clear quadriedri glass p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. The light consists of four 0.5 cm thick glass plates in clear and smoked glass, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Nostalgia Console by Saccal Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Nostalgia console by Saccal Design House
Dimensions:
T1 L132 x D 45 x H 92 cm
T2 Ø45 x H 92cm
Materials: Travertino Navona, Oak wood, Glass, Brass
Saccal Design House, located in ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Zanotta Alfa Sofa Sectional in White-Leather
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sleek, Sturdy and Immensely Sexy, this low-slung, two-piece Sofa Sectional is a fit for Modern, Minimalism, Contemporary Lofts as well as tasteful timeless traditional homes. The sta...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
White Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
White Arch bench by Karstudio.
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm.
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Both display ways make it the ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect.
Available also with ice color glasses.
Frame; gold-plated or nickel.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat.
Grey lacquer.
Handmade.
Wood base.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Coffee Table Solco in Pleated Oak Steel Mirror by Constance Guisset in stock
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Solco is a coffee table that hides its game well. The purity of the object hides a sculptural surprise.
Compounded of two tops, this solid oak table reveals its hidden side thanks to the mirror pivoting along a central leg.
The gouged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Black Horizontal Frame Minimal Contemporary Mirror with Movable Oak Shelf, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimal contemporary mirror is perfectly suited for an entryway, bedroom, or bathroom, the abstract modern frame mirror reduces the object to its most minimal form. The movable oakwood tray shelf can be positioned anywhere along the bottom frame. The minimal mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Fruit Bowl in marble, by Karen Chekerdjian, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and center: from one foundation, multiple possibilities.
An essential shape and cla...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970’s
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Original condition, Saporiti tag on bottom, sled bases.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
1991 Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork Ink on Blue Paper Nude
By Byron Gálvez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1991 Byron Gálvez Mexico Abstract Modernism Artwork Ink on Blue Paper Nude
Measures: 6.25 x 8.5
Preowned unrestored original vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Buffhey Extensions for Amanda
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
2 Add on Boxes Upon Request.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Grundig Type HIFI Studio 400
By Grundig
Located in Catania, IT
For model Hi-Fi-Studio 400 PW= 1212, Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke)
Paese: Germania
Produttore / Marca: Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke)
alternative name
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Composition, Steel
Dining Table black scagliola shagreen top casted brass legs handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
This is a sophisticated dining table, the perfect example of the continuous research of our handicraft laboratory where we emphasize the material “scagliola” in the multitude of its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed nickel sphere. This piece is iconic and will be a show stopper in your home. This ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Odin Sofa by Konstantin Grcic, ClassiCon
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The special geometry of the seat means that people are not sitting parallel to each other, but facing each other: an invitation to dialogue. Seen in this way, Odin is a modern interp...
Category
1990s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
In Stock Etched Frameless Back Illuminated Glazz Cosmic Bathroom Mirror
Located in London, GB
This item is available now at a special 20% discount. It may be packed and shipped within 3 days of receiving an order.
The Glazz Cosmic mirror adorns a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Secreto Round Coffee Table by Colé, Natural Oak and Orange Lacquered Top
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
It comes from the idea of transforming the traditional coffee table, usually overflowing with books, magazines and newspapers, in a 'coffee ta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Oak
"Nie" Sofa Minimalist Style in Gray Fabric
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The name Nie emerges as an affectionate nickname for Oscar Niemeyer, whose work Alessandra was inspired by his creation. The design of the piece refers to the femininity of the maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Black Sky Wood Iron Coffee Table by Moscatelli Formanova, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black sky, wood and black iron Coffee table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
Elegant coffee table with square wooden top covered in black sky. The central st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Bent straights” table origins in a game of curves, arising from a two-dimensional surface turning into three-dimensional objects, prospectively contradictory, deceiving the percepti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Ceramic and Marble Coffee Table by Eric Willemart
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Ceramic, marble, wood, aluminum
Dimensions: H 45 cm Ø 35 cm
Marble top: Nero Marquina/Arabescato Carrara
Custom piece: Gold/silver/copper/black/white
Eric Willemart overt...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Marble Plinth Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Handcrafted from slabs of marble on a sturdy wooden frame.
Thick, overhanging top is set on a low, inset base to create a floating effect.
Hidden casters allow ease of placement. C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chaise Longue "Diapason" by De Lucchi & Saracino
By De Lucchi & Saracino
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed in 1973 by Giovanni De Lucchi and Titti Saracino, their "Diapason" chaise is made using a sheet of stainless steel attac...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Monumental Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin Pot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black monumental Marilyn Kay Austin wide mouth high fired clay designer pot / planter. These pots came in a wide range of related shapes and sizes often used by designers, la...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Ceramic Vulcano Corteccia Texture Lilac Low Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Dynamic and chic, this versatile vase will diffuse a sophisticated aura into a modern living room or entryway decor. The elegant form of the conical Sil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
Located in New York, NY
Modern leather surfaced bench with waterfall rounded armrests, made by Karl Springer in 1987. Signed and dated by the designer. The piece is in great vintage condition with age-appro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
New Modern Fruit Bowl in White Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities.
An essential shape and cla...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Modernist Vintage Chrome and Glass Dining Table Nomos by Sir Norman Foster 1986
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage chrome and glass dining table conference table desk with a fantastic size of 110,24 in model Nomos, designed by...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Stacking Chairs by Vlad Muller in Yellow
By Vlad Muller
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 6 stacking and interlocking armless chairs in bright yellow designed in the 1970's by Vlad Muller.
When stacked the set is sculptural and geometric.
Handy to have spare ch...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi.
Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped.
Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key
Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm.
Brass plinth base H. 15 cm.
unique room
very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door
fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood.
Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mirror by Albert Leclerc, 1965
Located in Berlin, DE
Mirror by Albert Leclerc, red-orange lacquered wood
Dimensions: H. 61cm, W. 75cm, D. 2.5cm
Design: Albert Leclerc
Manufacturer: Poltronova, Planula, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Mushroom Sculptures in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom Sculpture (Set of 2)
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Set of 8 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Handkerchief' stacking chairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, 1983. Grey plastic seat over a painted steel rod base. 18" seat height. Sold as a set of 8.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Folio Rectangle Table in Carrara Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
Marble is commonly perceived as heavy and inflexible
Folio turns this notion of marble on it’s head - cut from a solid block yet thin as paper.
Slim 10mm silhouette running along the edge of this dynamic...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Schumacher Josef Frank Exotic Butterfly Spring Color Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A faithful reproduction of a never-before-seen design by Josef Frank, this pattern bears the designer's signature modernity, whimsy and warmth. A signature Schumacher pattern now fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carv Occasional Table in Carrara Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
Carv occasional table is Cut from a single block of Italian Carrara marble.
Essential and organic design, naturally creating a flat tabletop flowing
to a Y - shaped foot, revealing t...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Wrapped Stainless Bench Upholstered in Grey Velvet
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
A floor model of wrapped stainless bench upholstered in grey velvet. Few scratches and blemishes on stainless surfaces. Made-to-order is also availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Masnad Brass Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique masnad brass side table by Borgi Bastormagi
Dimensions: W 25 x D 36 x H 52 cm
Material: Brushed brass, marble
Also available in black steel, brushed stainless steel, and wi...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Puzzle Extendable Round Dining Table
Located in Paços de Ferreira, PT
Size: D:120cm W:120cm H:77cm extentable with 50cm
Materials: legs in lacquered metal, any color, top in ceramic
Puzzle extendable round dining table, which is 100% produced in Portugal, Europe, is available in different sizes and shapes: Oval, ellipse, rectangular or square. This design was developed by our experienced designers with techniques and ideas of our most ancient artisans. The base of this contemporary dining table is made with metal in matt finish and the laying top in ceramic and the sub top in lacquered matt finish. Puzzle dining table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Terra Dining Table in Ebony Makassar and Brushed Brass Base and Trims
Located in Frazão, Porto
Eclectic and very elegant, this dining table embraces sensuality in decoration, combining wood and metal textures and keeping the balanced design.
Glossy Ebony Makassar veneer top a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Zun Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zun drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Floor Sample Petite Friture Medium Vertigo Nova Pendant Light
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Constance Guisset
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new chapter of the Vertig...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Puzzle Extendable Dining Table
Located in Paços de Ferreira, PT
The fixed size of this table is 180cm and goes up 230cm with one extension at the right side.
Puzzle extendable dining table, which is 100% produced in Portugal, Europe, is available in different sizes and shapes: Oval, ellipse, rectangular or square.
This design was developed by our experienced designers with techniques and ideas of our most ancient artisans. The base of this contemporary dining table is made with metal in matt finish and the laying top in ceramic and the sub top in lacquered matt finish. Puzzle dining table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
New Ralph Lauren Nickel Montauk Pendant Light Fixture with Canopy
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
New Ralph Lauren nickel Montauk pendant fight fixture with canopy and tags
Offered for sale is a never used new Ralph Lauren polished nickel Montauk pendant light fixture with canopy that we acquired in the original box and wrapping. The light retains the original Ralph Lauren tags...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vondom Faz Daybed with Hinged Canopy/360º Swivels Design by Ramon Esteve
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
A collection fashioned as the new norm with an inherit universal and logical appeal. A functional daybed that strikes a perfect balance between design, technology, and ergonomics based on basic cube...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Pair of Modern Venetian Etched Glass Mirrors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of contemporary Venetian beveled glass mirrors of almost rectangular shape with domed tops.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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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