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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Off White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look - Dark Grey
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Metal

21st Century Cabinet-Sculpture Contemporary Italian Design Coloured Wood - Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Wood

Italian modern green and white resin mirror by Gaetano Pesce Fish Design 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern shade of green and white resin full length mirror by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 1980s. Full-length resin mirror with irregu...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Raindrop Coffee Table Set, Ash/ Patinated
Located in London, England
With their circular profiles, varying proportions and potential to be nested, these versatile tables evoke the pattern of raindrops in a pool of water when placed together. Bought...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

ORG Dining Table by Fabio Novembre for Cappellini
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This red ORG dining table was designed by Fabio Novembre in 2001 for Cappellini. This amazing table is made of a crystal glass top supported by polypropylene rope-covered steel with ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Happy Pillow Light Blue with Yellow Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Modern Round Side Table Black & White Top, Gold Stainless Steel Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern round side table black & white top, gold stainless steel details Fuschia II side table is the ideal cocktail table for living rooms wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & White
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Moonlight Classic Handloom Throw / Blanket in Pure Soft Merino Twill Weave
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moonlight Merino throw / blanket is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn. Moonlight is plush & can be used as a bed spread...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Contemporary Green Wall Mirror Off Round Hue #5 by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Latest design in the Off Round Hue mirror series Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven collaborated on the project ‘Seeing Glass’ - a series of gla...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Foil

Surrealist "Vis a Vis" sofa pink, solid brass by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
A sofa that encourages confidence, taken from Dalí’s compositions for Jean Michel Frank. A typical surreal interpretation of a piece of furniture extremely bourgeois and conventional...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Nomon Mini Oj Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is increasingly common to see a wall clock located anywhere in a house without regard to traditional areas such as the kitchen. This has a reason to be: This type of clocks has become an original decorative element. A design clock like the Nomon mini OJ gives great personality to any room where you place it and thanks to its dimensions of just 50 cm in diameter it also makes it a jovial and curious object. A wall can be completely empty but when you place an adhesive clock on it, it will be rightly decorated without the need to add any other decorative element. Only with its presence a wall clock can enrich a place without recharging it much more since its design will be enough. It is the kind of magic that you achieve when having a Nomon OJ mini clock...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Polystyrene

Stuart Clear Cut Crystal Bowl in the Hampshire Pattern-England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handsome clear cut crystal bowl is by Stuart Glass and the pattern is "Hampshire". This high quality piece of crystal is vertical cut and signed on the base (see photo)....
Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Turnstone Scoop Bar Stools for Steelcase Furniture, Set of Four
Located in Miami, FL
Turnstone scoop bar stools for Steelcase Furniture, set of four Offered for sale is a set of four Turnstone "Scoop" bar stools manufactured for Steelcase Inc. The stools have an o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Luminous Sculpture Changing Color Led Unique Designer Piece
Located in Bochum, NRW
A luminous sculpture made of cast resin with solid wood inclusion. Led changing colors with remote control. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 30 cm (11.81 in), width 10 c...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Epoxy Resin

In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit Mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for yo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

21st Century Cabinet-Sculpture Contemporary Blue-Green-Red Colors in Wood-Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Wood

Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Abstract Rug in Blue, Beige-Brown Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in finely woven wool & silk, a 3x5 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s contemporary selections. The marriage of neutrals and cool blue sheen tones plays beautifully with the...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Side End Table Glass Crystal Special Laser Engravings Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The side table 'Transistor' is made of crystal glass. Dimension: L 55, W 40, H 52 cm. Dimensions are customizable. Limited Edition of 25. Each console is hand signed and numbered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s. The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Coffee Table by Hessentia, Black&White Inlaid Wood, black glass top
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
The structure of Enigma side table is upholstered with wood, processed with cross-grain inlay with white and black shades that alternate in an irregular way. It presents matt Matrix ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Star Axis Side Table in Polished Concrete, Designed by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
This modern, minimalist side table by award-winning artist/designer Neal Aronowitz is a powerful sculptural statement and a dynamic presence in any room! The Star Axis Collection represents another playful and iconic form in the constellation of furniture and lighting by Neal Aronowitz. The Star Axis Side Table in Polished Concrete...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Curved Cushions by Paola Pastorini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It was by looking to tradition, and at the iconic references that have made the company’s history, that Paola Pastorini was inspired for the Curved Cushions collection. Made with h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Green Gardenias Armchair with Pergola, Outdoor by Jaime Hayon for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD. Structure made of cast and extruded aluminium. Powder-coated green (RAL 6021) with Alesta by Axalt...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Refreshing "Jazzy" Abstract with Curlicues and Circles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking abstract with curlicues and circles having a fresh color palette of blues, green, white and light yellow. Titled "Jazzy", signed on edge of canvas. Framing is optional as e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for your smartphone or any other device. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Chubby Chair in Dijon 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Dining Table, Round, Walnut with Antique Plated Metal Details
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
The sculptural form of ‘Yaprak Collection’ defines a strong, unique and timeless design. The collection was inspired from the fruitful and varied plants that have millions of differe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

"Untitled 'Navy Shroud'" 2015 Sewn Rope Sculptural Fiber Object by Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Untitled (Navy Shroud)", 2015 coiled nylon cord, sewing thread, urethane resin "Untitled (Navy Shroud)" was made as part of a group of works exploring objects as shroud spaces. The pieces create a space, the contents unknown, upon which the viewer's understanding becomes one reality, while another reality of the object itself is in continuous withdrawal from the viewers' perception. The exploration was based on contemplations of "Schrödinger's cat" and Object-Oriented Ontology. The work was made by coiling nylon cordage and sewing it together on an industrial zig-zag sewing machine. In the process of coiling, irregularities are introduced that alter the overall form as it is being made. These irregularities are placed and responded to improvisationally, working towards a composition that appears as if a thick cloth is loosely draped over an object of indeterminate form. The interior of the nylon vessel was then coated by hand with a black epoxy resin, which solidified the textile into a rigid shell. The result is a free-standing shroud-like object, which is to be placed into a space as a sculptural object, to conceal other objects, unsightly architectural features, etc. This work was first exhibited in 2015 at Patrick Parrish Gallery as part of my solo exhibition "what it is". It was later shown in 2017-2018 at the Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, as well as several other group exhibitions. It has also appeared in several design and art publications in print and online. Since 2010 Doug Johnston has produced a wide range of functional and sculptural objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Nylon, Epoxy Resin

Set/6 Vases, Ceramic Vases, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Annandale & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof cerami...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian modern mixed media painting on paper silver frame by Ibrahim Kodra, 1983
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern mixed media painting on paper silver frame by Ibrahim Kodra, 1983 Mixed technique painting on paper with irregular edges. The artwork represents a geometric anthropomorphic figure playing an instrument. The subject is composed of dark colors with details in brighter, brighter colors such as yellow and white. The background of the work is in cold blue and light blue colors. The frame is in silver painted wood, there are decorations engraved in the wood that are repeated on the four corners. 1983. Signed by Ibrahim Kodra. Good condition, lacks of color and scattered marks on the frame given by time. Measurements in cm 77x3.5x105.5h This artwork was painted by the Albanian artist...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Vintage Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vittorio and Plinio Dassi, midcentury Sideboard. Width 200 cm - Height 97 cm - Depth 50 cm - Rosewood, metal and glass. Good conditions!
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

"White Gold" Heart Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by beautiful p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Ege No 1 Contemporary Modern Kilim Rug, Wool Handwoven Sand and Blue
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ege No 1 kilim rug is part of a series of kilims that reflect an admiration for the visual and emotional expressiveness of the sea surface, with its fluid mov...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

The VW Webbed Club Chair, by Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The VW Webbed Club chair, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf. Handcrafted to order, from Vicente Wolf's Webbed collection Sturdy maple wo...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Wood

Hand Embroidered St. Moritz Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world ide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Hand Embroidered Aspen Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world ide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Hand Embroidered Capri Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world ide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collection, this ceramic masterpiece capt...
Category

2010s South African Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Midnight Blue Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fi...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1920s Distressed and Rustic Antique Persian Mahal Rug by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Distressed and rustic looking antique Persian Mahal rug with red, cream and navy blue accents. Keivan Woven Arts/ Rug/HAR-217-1, country of origin / type: Iran / Ma...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of silver plated flatware for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Spatours, a classic and timeless design ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Gray, Blue and Caramel Falling Squares Cowhide Area Floor Rug XX-Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
A playful, yet striking new release under our Alta line, the falling squares rug will add spades of charisma and sophistication to your interior. The blue colorway is combined with n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture

Materials

Cowhide

Mario Carreño Abstract Cuban Lithograph, 1989, Signed and Numbered
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Carreño abstract Cuban lithograph, 1989, signed and numbered Offered for sale is a rare lithograph by Cuban artist Mario Carreño (1913-1999) ...
Category

Late 20th Century Cuban Modern Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Castle Muse Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
A term derived from Greek mythology, Muses were nine goddesses, that symbolized the greatest of arts and sciences. Today a Muse is defined as a person or object who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. SEED Design has brought a spark of ingenuity and created our very own MUSE. The CASTLE Muse Table...
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Paopao Pendant P1
Located in Renton, WA
Inspired by artistry of fine jewelry, the PaoPao collection is available in three colorways, and multiple configurations. Each glass sphere of PaoPao Pendant...
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Double-Circle Modernist Brooch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Double-Circle Modernist Brooch Item # 011DLC14L A fun vintage design executed by the Italian jeweler Domenico Ganazzin of Bassano del Grappa and marked with ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold

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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