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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Saarinen Tulip Knoll Oval Table
By Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV170
Saarinen Tulip Knoll Oval Table, original Saarinen design base in aluminum treated and protected with Rilsan.
Top in white arabesque Carrara marble
Knoll manufacture rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered Acid Green and Green Iridescent Velvet 1970
By B&B Italia
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered in Iridescent Acid Green and Green Velvet, mirrored checkerboard effect.
Can be sold individually.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s.
Equal parts storage solution and wall art, Thomas Eriksson's Cross...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Henry & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Modern Avignon Aged Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Avignon Wall Mirror, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A stunning modern mirror with exuberant detail. The round, aged mirror with hand applied gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Armilar Console Table, Ebony Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armilar Console, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armillary sphere,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Rubi Side Coffee Table Marble Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi side table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like a sparkling ruby ring, our magnificent Rubi side table ties in with the Art Deco style by r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Onyx, Gold Leaf
Pablo Picasso Aquatint and Drypoint, Dans l'Atelier 1965
Located in New York, NY
Aquatint and drypoint etching by Pablo Picasso titled “Dans l’Atelier III,” executed in 1965. Number 34 from an edition of 50. Signed l/r Picasso, numbered lower left. In a custom gi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Moa bench is an accent bench. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood with details in polished brass. Its design expresses a solemn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Black, 21st Century
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The ch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Infinity Coffee Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool, Arno Declercq
Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy
Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L 17.7” x W 17.7” x H 15.7”
Material: Iroko wood
...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Edie Sconce, Blackened Brass
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
While Edie evokes a certain feeling of timelessness, it retains a fresh and modern presence.
Opal opaque mold-blown glass casts a warm glow while smoked grey, clear and blue semi-transparent glass are more neutral.
Custom combinations are achieved through adding vintage or satin brass, blackened brass...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edie Sconce
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Athena' Natural Woodwork Freijo TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena credenza...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large Vistosi glass disk chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1980's.
Chandelier with 64 multi-coloured glass disks, hand-made in Murano. White metal frame with ten E27 light sockets.
Conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create sim...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp in milky and transparent blown glass. Artemide production.
Designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva in 1968.
Biography
Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva (born in Milan, 1939) is an Italian...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Modernist Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of petite Murano glass lamps made of all hand-blown glass elements from the island of Murano outside Venice, Italy. This pair features glass made with several different techniqu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Emma Kohlmann, Untitled, Water and Sumi Ink on Paper (Framed), 2018
Located in New York City, NY
Emma Kohlmann, Untitled, Water and Sumi Ink on Paper (Framed), 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Limestone coffee table circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
elegant and unsual lime stone coffee table
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Elegant Minimalist Black Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Design Center
By Natuzzi
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning sofa was manufactured in Italy by Natuzzi, a small workshop founded in 1959 in Puglia, which grown to become a worldwide manufactory. This in-line model was designed by...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brazier by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazier by Rick Owens,
2007
Dimensions: L 42 x W 42 x H 25 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 18.5 kg
Available in black and Nitrate finish.
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and f...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
Available also a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Handmade
HEIGHT 50 cm
WIDTH 26 cm
good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Proportions of Stone Table by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone table by Lee Sisan
2019
Dimensions: W 140 x D 60 x H 55 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is mad...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Steel
Stain Glass Butterfy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stain glass butterfly by a New York City artist named Gilly. I knew Gilly back in the 1970s and opened a store very briefly in the village calle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Modern 4 Arm Ruffled Glass Shades Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modern style brass plated steel four arm ruffled glass shades chandelier showcases modern elegance. The brass plated steel frame creates a sleek and stylish look, while the ruff...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Floor lamp attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lugo, IT
Floor lamp attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
Dual ignition
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s floral fabric armchairs with wooden feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large 1970s Italian modern antique armchairs with upholstered cushion and wooden feet.
Sound structure and sturdy chair.
The fabric needs to be replaced as pictured.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Sapele Wood
Set Tavolini scagliola grigia, basi plexiglass fatto a mano in italia da Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Clouds come floating into our life, no longer to carry rain or storm, but to add color to our sunsets.”
Cloud coffee tables born just by looking at one of the wonders of our world....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Scagliola
Tavolino lato divano scagliola verde base legno laccato, fatto a mano Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
"Astral" è un tavolino moderno e colorato da posizionare vicino ai tuoi divani o poltrone.
Ha una molteplice funzionalità ed è un tocco di colore allegro da inserire nella stanza.
Il...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Harewood
Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Single pre owned modern lounge or club chair by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960's Vintage Fritz Hansen Set of 4 Teak Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four vintage Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs with teak finish. These examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960's and are fantastic original example...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Teak
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original example...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Mirror involuto by Kare Design Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Looking for something different on your Wall .Maybe this is four you . This large
Unusual wall mirror with countless surfaces, throwing every ray of sunshine into a thousand different directions. You will be enchanted by this masterpiece. with the ‘wow’ effect . For horizontal and Vertical use...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Restoration Hardware Swivel Office Chair on Caster
Located in New York, NY
Restoration Hardware swivel office desk chair raised on silvered metal base mounted on caster, with grey leather upholstery, label to underside.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cassina Wood And Steel Side Table, 20th C
By Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Cassina cherry wood and steel side table, circa 20th century, with shaped circular top above a support on circular steel base.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
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