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What is the difference between modern furniture and old furniture?
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The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Slit Coffee Table, Wood Top with Dynamic Look, Natural Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept by disrupting wooden slats' axes on three different vertical levels.
The design ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$12,500 / item
Jasper Pink & Brick - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-wo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,461 / set
Odd Knutsen Luna Chair
By Odd Knutsen
Located in London, GB
Luna chair designed by Odd Knutsen, Norway. A tremendously comfortable leather Nordic lounge chair. A later edition circa 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$786 / item
ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone
Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
