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Gianfranco Ferré Home Doyle Side Table in Metal
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
An original central table that combines sophisticated construction details with luxurious finishes. A versatile composition with moving arms that offer different possibilities of use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in. W 35.44 in. D 37.41 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kensington Central Table with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Kensington central table with tray. Base in beech wood covered with black microfibre. 2 leather handles. Tray in multi-layer poplar covered in fabric cat. A 14.25.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 17.33 in. W 59.85 in. D 31.5 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kensington Side Table with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Kensington side table with tray. Base in beechwood covered with black microfiber. 2 leather handles. Tray in multi-layer poplar covered in fabric cat. A 14.25.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 22.84 in. W 26.78 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Doyle Center Table in Metal
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
An original central table that combines sophisticated construction details with luxurious finishes. A versatile composition with moving arms that offer different possibilities of use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in. W 63.39 in. D 51.19 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kensington Side Table with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Kensington side table with tray. Base in beech wood covered with black microfibre. 2 leather handles. Tray in multi-layer poplar covered in wool ICONIC COTTON 14.36 cat. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 22.84 in. W 26.78 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kensington Central Table with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Kensington Central table with tray. Base in beechwood covered with black microfibre. 2 leather handles. Tray in multi-layer poplar covered wool Iconic cotton 14.36 cat. A.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 17.33 in. W 59.85 in. D 31.5 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Royal Side Table in Mahogany Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Royal Central and side table with structure in multi-layer poplar.
Mahogany finishing with details in fabric cat. C. 14.29.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Poplar
H 23.63 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Royal Central Table in Mahogany Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Royal Central table with structure in multi-layer poplar. Mahogany finishing with details in fabric cat. C. 14.29.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Poplar
H 15.75 in. W 51.19 in. D 51.19 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Rectangular Side Table in Rosewood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in. W 45.28 in. D 15.75 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Moon Table Mirror
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Table mirror with structure in multi-layer poplar. Natural bevelled mirror. Base in white marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Marble
H 17.33 in. Dm 16.93 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kay Side Table covered in Leather
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Leather and metal: contrasting textures and materials for a table with a Minimalist yet sophisticated design, characterized by the soft leather upholstery and by the bronze finish of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Round Center Table in Rosewood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in. W 29.53 in. D 41.34 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Lambert Central Table in Mahogany Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Lambert central table with structure in lime wood. Mahogany finishing Polished brass casters.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in. W 63 in. D 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Square Center Table in Rosewood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in. W 45.28 in. D 45.28 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Max Side Table in Mahogany Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Max side table with structure in lime wood. Mahogany finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 28.75 in. W 27.56 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kay Side Table covered in Leather
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Leather and metal: contrasting textures and materials for a table with a minimalist yet sophisticated design, characterized by the soft leather upholstery and by the bronze finish of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in. W 54.34 in. D 54.34 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Eiffel Side Table in Metal and Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A scenography table inspired by the 1950s and composed by totemic elements with shelves in black lacquered wood and smoky mirror, creating an original play of different sizes and hig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in. W 23.23 in. D 24.41 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Tall Round Side Table in Rosewood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in. Dm 17.72 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Lord Console in Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Structure in beechwood. Black lacquered finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Beech
H 35.44 in. W 90.56 in. D 19.69 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kensington Side Table in Wood with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Kensington side table with tray. Base in beech wood covered with black microfibre. 2 leather handles. Tray in multi-layer poplar covered in fabric cat. C 14.01.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 22.84 in. W 26.78 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Duo Side Table in Black Lacquered Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Duo pair of stackable side tables in beechwood. Black lacquered finishing.
Measures:
L 50 D 50 H 65
L 40 D 50 H 60.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in. W 19.69 in. D 19.69 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Eiffel Center Table in Metal and Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A scenography table inspired by the 50s and composed by totemic elements with shelves in black lacquered wood and smoky mirror, creating an original play of different sizes and highs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.48 in. W 39.38 in. D 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Max Side Table in Black Lacquered Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Max side table with structure in lime wood. Black lacquered finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in. W 27.56 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Lambert Small Table in Black Lacquered Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Lambert Central table with structure in lime wood. Black lacquered finishing Polished brass casters.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in. W 63 in. D 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Wayne Console in Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Structure in beechwood. Black lacquered finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Beech
H 33.47 in. W 70.87 in. D 21.66 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Wayne Side Table in Black Lacquered Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Wayne Side table with structure in beechwood. Black lacquered finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Ascott Center Table in Metal and Marble top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The elegant black and gold marble top is the main feature of the Ascott coffee table with bronzed brass legs. Available in different sizes, it can be used as a single element or for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 14.97 in. W 35.44 in. D 35.44 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Norrebro Central Table in Metal and Bronze Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A composition of geometric shapes and different materials for a table that combines the vintage charm of the rectangular structure with bronzed finish with to the precious and timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Bronze
H 14.97 in. W 31.5 in. D 31.5 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kurt Side Table in Metal with Tray
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The unconventional, geometrical design of the Kurt coffee table convey a very bold personality. Perfect complement to sofas and armchairs of different styles, it is a versatile piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in. W 21.66 in. D 21.66 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Sand Side Table with Structure in Metal
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Sand side table with structure in metal with bronzed finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 20.87 in. W 18.12 in. D 18.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Echo Park Side Table in Metal and Glass
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
In Echo Park side table, the minimalism of the shapes and the transparency of the glass are combined with the pied de poule decoration, the typical menswear pattern that links us to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in. W 15.75 in. D 15.75 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Moss Central Table in Metal and Bronze Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Sculptural and scenographic table in brass with bronze finish. A seductive piece of furniture with a timeless charm, easy to combine with the other elements of the collection to crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 14.97 in. W 39.38 in. D 24.41 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Miller Central Table in Metal and Marble Top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Miller Central table with structure in metal with bronzed finishing. Top in Black and Gold marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 17.72 in. W 55.12 in. D 55.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Jenga Central Table in Bronze and Clear Glass
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Pure volumes and essential lines: these are the main features of the Jenga table. A composition with a refined aesthetic, expressed in the succession of light and dark glass blocks, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 17.72 in. W 55.12 in. D 59.06 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Glasgow Central Table in metal with bronzed finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A central table that combines the simplicity of the contemporary design with a complex manufacturing: the 10mm thick brass structure supports the weight of the console giving stabili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 17.72 in. W 63 in. D 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Large Brick Lane Dining Table in Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Majestic and imposing, brick lane dining table is characterized by the presence of ropes, visible through the wide glass top placed on the wooden base. The rope, a typical decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 29.53 in. W 196.86 in. D 51.19 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home James Rectangular Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A revisited Classic style for James table with Louis XV details. Available in the round version with one base or in the rectangular version with two bases, it is made in black lacque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in. W 118.12 in. D 47.25 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Small Brick Lane Dining Table in Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Majestic and imposing, brick lane dining table is characterized by the presence of ropes, visible through the wide glass top placed on the wooden base. The rope, a typical decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29.53 in. W 118.12 in. D 47.25 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Ross Small Square Table in Steel and Marble
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Ross side tables with structure in mat black steel. Top in Brushed Damasco marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 27.56 in. W 17.72 in. D 17.72 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Trafalgar Side Table in Metal with Chrome Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Trafalgar Central and side table with structure in metal with chrome finishing. Extra clear bevelled glass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 27.56 in. D 27.56 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Trafalgar Side Table in Metal with Bronzed Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Trafalgar side table with structure in metal with bronzed finishing. Coupled glass top (extra clear).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 27.56 in. D 27.56 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Queens Side Table in Metal with Bronze Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Minimalism and essentiality for the Queens coffee table characterized by a metal frame and top with a black chrome finish and a base in precious black marquina marble.
The Queens ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal
H 17.72 in. W 15.75 in. D 15.75 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Flair_2 Center Table in Wood covered in Porcelain Stonewar
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Contemporary lines and minimal design for the Flair_2 coffee table with wooden structure covered with porcelain stoneware that hides two containers with built-in handles. The rusty o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
H 13 in. W 86.62 in. D 31.5 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Flair Central Table in Wood covered in Porcelain Stoneware
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Assembled at 45 degrees, the travertine table Flair, with its geometric lines, it's a refined complement able to add a contemporary appeal to any environment.
The Flair Central tabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 11.82 in. W 70.87 in. D 47.25 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Camberwell Center Table in Grey Cloudy Onyx Top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Inspired by the 50s and characterized by oblique legs, brass caps and profiles, curved top with an irregular shape, Camberwell tables allow you to create unique compositions thanks t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 13.78 in. W 57.09 in. D 45.28 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Jenga Side Table in Bronze and Clear Glass
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Pure volumes and essential lines: these are the main features of the Jenga table. A composition with a refined aesthetic, expressed in the succession of light and dark glass blocks, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 22.45 in. W 21.66 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kay Central and Side Table Covered in Leather
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Leather and metal: contrasting textures and materials for a table with a Minimalist yet sophisticated design, characterized by the soft leather upholstery and by the bronze finish of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in. W 43.31 in. D 27.56 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Norrebro Side Table in Metal and Bronze Finish
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A composition of geometric shapes and different materials for a table that combines the vintage charm of the rectangular structure with bronzed finish with to the precious and timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Metal
H 23.63 in. W 21.66 in. D 21.66 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Square Table in Tay Wood Tinted Smoky Grey
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 17.72 in. W 45.28 in. D 45.28 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Connor Round Table in Tay Wood Tinted Smoky Grey
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Simple geometries and minimal shapes for the Connor coffee tables, available in round or rectangular versions. The four sections of the top enhance the game of geometries, while the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 12.6 in. Dm 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Large Ascott Center Table in Metal and Marble Top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The elegant black and gold marble top is the main feature of the Ascott coffee table with bronzed brass legs. Available in different sizes, it can be used as a single element or for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 11.82 in. W 55.12 in. D 55.12 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Trafalgar Center Table in Metal with Bronzed Finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Trafalgar central and side table with structure in metal with bronzed finishing. Coupled glass top (extra clear + smoky).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in. W 63 in. D 39.38 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Doyle Center Table in Metal and Marble Top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
An original central table that combines sophisticated construction details with luxurious finishes. A versatile composition with moving arms that offer different possibilities of use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 25.99 in. W 63.39 in. D 51.19 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Kay Console covered in Leather
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A simple yet sophisticated shapes for the Kay console. A piece of furniture that stands out for its practical and aesthetic appeal.
The Kay console structure in multi-layer poplar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in. W 63 in. D 17.72 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Glasgow Side Table in metal with bronzed finishing
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A central table that combines the simplicity of the contemporary design with a complex manufacturing: the 10mm thick brass structure supports the weight of the console giving stabili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 23.63 in. W 21.66 in. D 21.66 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Large Gracia Side Table in Metal and Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A simple and refined design for the Gracia coffee table whose cylindrical shape is enhanced by the bronze finish that lends the piece a vintage and refined charm. The combination of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in. W 13.78 in. D 13.78 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Ascott Side Table in Metal and Marble Top
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The elegant Black and Gold marble top is the main feature of the Ascott coffee table with bronzed brass legs. Available in different sizes, it can be used as a single element or for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 24.81 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Small Gracia Side Table in Metal and Wood
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A simple and refined design for the Gracia coffee table whose cylindrical shape is enhanced by the bronze finish that lends the piece a vintage and refined charm. The combination of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in. W 9.85 in. D 9.85 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Ross Small Round Table in Steel and Marble
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
The Ross side tables with structure in mat black steel. Top in brushed Damasco marble.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 22.05 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home Matrix Central Table in Natural Colored Saddle Leather
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
A scenographic table with a strong visual impact. A contemporary design language, based on lightness and essentiality, turns into a complex game of geometric elements, with different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 12.6 in. W 60.63 in. D 40.16 in.
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Gianfranco Ferre Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gianfranco ferre table for your home. Each gianfranco ferre table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. When you’re browsing for the right gianfranco ferre table, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Gianfranco Ferre Table?
Prices for a gianfranco ferre table start at $1,386 and top out at $70,011 with the average selling for $9,005.
A Close Look at Modern Furniture
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 principles 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, and the Eames’s 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 designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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