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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Maralunga sofa/armchair/pouf set designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Firenze, FI
Set consisting of a pair of sofas, an armchair with ottoman, model "Maralunga" designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italia1973. Iconic Maralunga seating set for Cassina, designe...
Velvet
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
'Marsala' Lounge Chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France c 1971, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of ‘Marsala’ lounge chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, circa 1971, showcasing one of the designer’s most sculptural and innovative seating concepts of the ...
Leather, Acrylic
Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...
Leather, Walnut
Set of 8 Modern sculptural brown velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Modern sculptural textured fabric Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Cotton
Modern sculptural camel velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
$19,460Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 black lacquered green velvet beech Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Modern sculptural camel chenille handmade Double Arch armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Chenille
$10,039,852 / set
Pair of armchairs, sofa and pine table
By Mario Marenco, Maison Regain, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Yngve Ekström, Molteni & C
Located in Lugo, IT
Sofa two armchairs and coffee table in pine. Sofa W 140.5 H 65 D 84 centimeters Armchair W 81.5 H 65 D 84 " " Coffee table 80/80 H 50.5 "...
Wood, Pine
Contemporary black lacquered textured velvet Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
Brass, Metal
Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech
Contemporary black lacquered green velvet Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
Brass
Modern sculptural brown velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Contemporary nature-inspired handmade COM Double Arch armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric
Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Galapinhos Curbed Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by ...
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen
$9,729Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 black lacquered green velvet beech Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
$3,246Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs & Matching Ottoman Description: A delightful trio by Ferrell + Mittman, expertly upho...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Contemporary, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Coast modular sofa was designed to bring a sense of calm and serenity, inviti...
Brass
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood 'ON' Sofa for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important three-seat sofa designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the sculptural 'ON' sofa accompan...
Leather, Rosewood
Modern sculptural olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Set of 4 black lacquered green velvet beech Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Metal, Brass
Set of 8 Modern sculptural red velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Pair of Giorgetti Italian Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed and produced by the famous Italian company Giorgetti, they are in lacquered solid beech and armrests in polished Pau Ferro, the seat and back pad...
Cotton, Wood, Beech
$60,034Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Lusitanus Home, Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Plaza Versailles Materials Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill Seat: In...
Leather, Wood
$13,109 / set
Corten steel seating group
Located in Brussel, BE
Corten steel seating group
Steel
Suite of Vintage Cushman Paddle Arm Wingchair and Matching Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
This is what happens when American craftsmanship meets thoughtful reinvention. The 1940s Cushman paddle arm settee and matching armchair embody a unique moment in design history: ro...
Maple
Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Beech
$8,529Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 contemporary chenille beech Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech
$16,901Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 contemporary walnut chenille brass Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
$62,127 / item
DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2878 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 170 x W 104 x H 86 cm Materials: board material, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A re-edition tha...
Leather
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary sculptural handmade COM Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind - Lounge Set, circa 1960
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben LIND FF edition circa 1960 Set of three modular armchairs covered in Kirkby Palmera fabric and a square coffee table in natural wood with a drawer. Sign...
Textile, Wood, Oak
Large De Sede "Ds18" Leather Sectional Corner Sofa, Switzerland 1980s
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MASSIVE GREY/BLUE LEATHER "DS-18" SECTIONAL CORNER SOFA BY DE SEDE DESIGN TEAM, SWITZERLAND 1980S Looking for a statement piece that combines luxury and history? Look no further tha...
Leather
Set of 12 Modern mustard velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
1970s Bonzanini Rudy Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Biella, IT
Bonzanini Rudy design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy in years 70 Set of 4 armchairs with structure in metal chrome and cushions covering texti...
Chrome
CAST – Minimalist Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The conceptural idea around the cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was. The cast cha...
Leather, Wood, Beech
Modern sculptural fur taupe velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Fur
Set of 10 Modern sculptural fur velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Fur
Set of 4 Modern olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
$13,900Sale Price|22% Off
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill 'FK-6720' Leather Sofa, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For those who love beautifully distressed leather, this three-seat sofa designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International in the 1960s is a fantastic col...
Steel
Veranda Sofa and Armchair Set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa and armchair set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from Italy. This adjustable sofa and armchair was designed in the 1980s by Italian designer Magistretti and is known as the “Ver...
Leather
Set of 8 Modern olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
$12,717 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Sofa Highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret sofa highback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 214cm x H 100cm Cabaret wraps you in...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern sculptural baby blue velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
$12,978 / item
Jacob Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Jacob sofa by Collector Materials: Fabric. Dimensions: W 300 x D 90 x H 75 cm x SH 42 cm This fun and sophisticated sofa, it’s simple shape and attr...
Fabric
$55,924 / set
Set of DS-1088 Modules and Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-1088 Modules and Cushions by De Sede This is a set of 3 cushions and 4 Modules Dimensions: Stool: D 92 x W 92 x H 39 cm Cushion: D 27 x W 165 x H 27 cm Materials: S...
Leather
$25,352Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 contemporary walnut chenille brass Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Metal, Brass
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar coll...
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
$6,024Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pensiero Electric Recliner Corner Sofa & Footstool by Natuzzi Editions
By Natuzzi
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in comfort and style - the Pensiero Electric Recliner Corner Sofa & Footstool by Natuzzi Editions. Crafted with the finest materials and expert craftsmanship...
Leather
Contemporary walnut chenille brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
$43,999 / item
Honey Sheepskin and Smoked Oak Vilhelm Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey sheepskin and smoked oak Vilhelm sofa by Lassen Dimensions: W 217 x D 88 x H 80 cm Materials: Sheepskin, Oak. Vilhelm is a beautiful padded...
Sheepskin, Oak
$38,868 / item
$5,250 / item
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern wood sofa with plinth base is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and se...
Hardwood
Set of 10 Modern navy blue velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Set of 10 Modern brown velvet handmade Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa with Leather Side Bookcases
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Elevate your living space with the Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa. This masterpiece combines luxurious style with unmatched functionality, featuring a spacious seating arrangeme...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Modern sculptural light green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Velvet
Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair Set Adrian Pearsall designed for Comfort Designs Inc. but could not determine if these were his. Loveseat 52” wide x 32" deep x 26" high Lounge Chair 28” wide...
Upholstery, Reed, Wood