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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Light Green Tones and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x9 textural rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, hand-knotted in a luxurious all-natural silk.
On the Design:
This rug reflects our innovation...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Shown in the primary images in polished brass-subsequent ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cuore N.10 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades sp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Shown in the primary images in satin brass-subsequent pic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern White Oak Handmade Side Table Without/Drawer by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak side table "The Apollo" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-grade ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Red and Gold Tones and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x10 rug is a bold new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
The rug reflects our innovation in plain rug styles and...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Dark Bloom Rainbow Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light to create a piece that feels sculptural yet light and dynamic. The five shades are c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-subsequent...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Shown in the primary images in Brunito Nero (Black Bronze...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
By Paul Klee
Located in Dallas, TX
61215 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03.05 x 04.00.
With its checkerboard design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating visi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look.
Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Brass and Wood Table Lamp from the 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass and wood table lamp from the 1970s.
Brass and wood table lamp from the 1970s, with minor scratches and oxidation.
h: 110cm, w: 37cm, d: 27.5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-sub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Vidar Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair flock CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Available in a wide range of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Blue, with Brown and Gold Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold new way to look at a rare classic design, this 9x13 modern design, hand-knotted in wool, originating from India, is inspired from Oushak rugs.
On the Design:
From our Mod...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set of 5 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in polished brass-s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish-style modern rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is ins...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in polished brass -sub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Light Bloom Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in polished nickel -su...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blom - Medium Table Lamp - Amethyst - Fontana Arte By Andreas Engesvik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table lamp with diffused light adjustable by moving the petals. Frame made of painted aluminium with polycarbonate petals. Diffuser made of milk-white and opaline polyethylene. Trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Natural Oak Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair
Located in North York, ON
Contemporary natural oak lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair. Beautiful contemporary design with thick natural light show wood. Featuring pl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Verdigris Bronze Wind Chime
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice wind bell with a wonderful verdigris patina.
Great musical sound.
Fine original vintage condition.
Great for any environment and collections...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers providing an impressive amount of ambient light as well as up lighting. The shades ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Set of 6 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly On Leaf Flower Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly Perched On A Leaf & Flower Sculpture Paperweight
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
59" Solid Belgian Oak Dining Table in Charcoal
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP.
Solid Oak Belgian dining table in Charcoal featuring a modern design, clean shape and a sculptural base. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting oak a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Glass and Brass Table Lamp "Gill" by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio, Italy
Located in New York City, NY
Ethereal vintage table lamp by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio for Leucos.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light to create a piece that feels sculptural yet light and dynamic. The five shades are c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Dark Bloom Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers providing an impressive amount of ambient light as well as up lighting. The shades ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers providing an impressive amount of ambient light as well as up lighting. The shades ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Untitled XXXXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic and Enamel
8.5 H in x 8 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
Offered for sale is an original Vladimir Kagan "New York Collection" swivel chair with the original uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Late 20th Century Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted rug with a gray background and an all-over scrolling vine and stylized flower pattern woven in crimson, pink, cream, orange, and dark gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blom - Medium Table Lamp - Green - Fontana Arte By Andreas Engesvik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table lamp with diffused light adjustable by moving the petals. Frame made of painted aluminium with polycarbonate petals. Diffuser made of milk-white and opaline polyethylene. Trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tributo allo Smile 1963 di Andrea Visconti - Grande Smile giallo in ceramica
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Tributo allo Smile 1963 disegnata di Andrea Visconti per Superego Edizioni.
Scultura in ceramica Firmata alla base Prova d'autore.
Misura Grande Diametro 33 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Brass Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 brass patinated dining chairs by Mastercraft. Original brass frames newly upholstered in a Classic Italian chestnut butter soft leather. Brass frames and leather have aged p...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim represents a bold new take on Persian rugs with a particular inspiration from Bidjar rugs designs—made with a luxurious hand-knotted wool an...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wool
Modern Glass Sphere Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of transparent glass candlestick holders with a round sphere design, in the Modern style, circa mid-late-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images. Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Brown, Umber And Purple Stripes and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 8x10 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used i...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ralph Lauren Crystal Faceted Table Lamp with White Silk Lampshade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brescia, IT
This Ralph Lauren clear crystal faceted table lamp with white silk lampshade is part of the Ralph Lauren Home collection and it is an eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Jjirasi Vase #07. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #07, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D
Weight: 5kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writte...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Italian modern Black wood metal bar cabinet by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bar cabinet by willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
Bar cabinet in black lacquered wood with metal inserts and with a pair of removable stools, padded and covered in bla...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Spinzi Circus Contemporary Side Table, Bright Green, Collectible Design, MDW2024
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table
Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Pink, with Colorful Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 4x6 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this smart 9x12 Swedish style flat weave is Rug & Kilim’s “Nu” texture in their Scandinavian rug collection.
On the design:
Our “Nu” flat weave enjoys a boucle...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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