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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Pet Carrier, Canvas, Cowhide, Mesh Window & Lining
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Pet Carrier, Canvas, Cowhide, Mesh Window & Lining Offered for sale is an original Louis Vuitton Sac Chien 40 dog carrier with the iconic monogram can...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas '80s
Located in Turin, Turin
An icon since 1930, the Keepall represents the spirit of the modern traveler. Lightweight, soft, and always ready for an impromptu departure, the bag lives up to its name. Timeless K...
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Leather
Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Louis Vuitton Garment Bag - holds several shirts and suits with a convenient handle for carrying after folded. The bag also has a hook for hanging over any door for easy...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogramed Traveling Shoe Bags Shoe Stuffers Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar set of 2 authentic coated canvas monogramed Louis Vuitton traveling shoe carriers with original shoe stuffers inserts are vintage and from the 1970s. These were never ev...
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Garment Bag, Leather & Brass, 1980s
Located in Plainview, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Garment Bag , Art of Travel This exquisite Louis Vuitton garment bag is a rare and collectible piece, crafted in the iconic LV monogram canvas with n...
Brass
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years. We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well-designed construction to insure a comfortable carry, even wit...
Leather
GUCCI Vintage 70s Brown Leather Handbag Wood Handle Bag Rare
By Gucci
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare vintage GUCCI handbag from the 70's! It features wood handle and wood twist closure. Beautifully made, brown leather and signature Gucci stitching.
Leather, Wood
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk or Wardrobe Case, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Model number m12010 with a wait time of two years. We are pleased to offer one of two special order large and impressive Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...
Brass
Vintage Goyard Crossbody Steamer Bag
By Goyard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage crossbody type Goyard bag with its iconic chevron printed canvas, leather trims and brass hardware circa post 1965 when the flexible canvas was introduced, likely from 1970-80s. The bag has a streamer rectangular shape, but it is completely foldable into a smaller purse...
Brass
Colorful Storage Box Designed and Made in the 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Colorful storage box designed and made in the 1970s. Besides being a practical item, this box can also be a colorful detail ideal for a (kids) room, l...
Malachite
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Pine
Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases. English, 20th Century Green: height 18cm, width 67cm, depth 38cm. Tan: height...
Leather
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida. Aluminum body upholstered with red leather, inside wood is bubinga. Never used condition. Displayed at exhi...
Plastic
Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage English travel cases made by Frenchs. English, 20th Century. Blue case: height 31cm, width 84cm, depth 51cm. Red case: height 32cm, width 90cm, depth 51cm. Dating to the early twentieth century, these intriguing pieces are a pair of large, antique travel cases...
Leather, Wood
MOMODESIGN Italy Burlwood & Leather Attaché Briefcase
Located in Stamford, CT
MOMODESIGN, an esteemed Italian company renowned for its avant-garde designs spanning fashion, accessories, and automotive adornments, originally gained prominence under its former m...
Leather, Burl
Vintage Custom Italian Leather Toiletry Box Case Travel Trunk w/ Brass Nail Trim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Custom Italian Leather Toiletry Box Case Travel Trunk w/ Brass Nail Trim. Item features brass screw/nail head trim, brown leather corners and trim, leather frame, mirror inte...
Brass
Louis Vuitton of Paris Tan Canvas Dress Suit Carrier With Brass Hanger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis Vuitton of Paris Dress Tan Canvas Suit Carrier With Monogrammed Brass Handle With Monogrammed Brass Handle Full height with handle in use 113cm Width 51cm Depth 2cm Height w...
Brass
$1,623 / item
Handcrafted Brown English Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest English heavy bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Leather, Oak
Huge Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand Additional information: Materials: Brass, Wood Color: Gold Period: Mid 20th Century Styles: Chinese, Modern Item Type: Vintage, An...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
The Asprey Londoner Trolley, Size: 18", Never Used
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Asprey Londoner trolley, size 18" An exceptional and meticulously cared-for, unused Asprey Londoner trolley suitcase in black leather—a rare find, espec...
Chrome
Vintage Gucci Suitcase, Black Canvas and Leather, Italy, 1980
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
30” wide x 18” tall x 6” deep The former owner hailed from Palm Beach. She traveled extensively, purchasing this large, handsome bag - among several - in Italy from a Gucci store, ...
Leather, Canvas
$1,704 / item
Hand-Crafted Tan Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Leather, Oak
$3,500 / set
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2005)
By Marc Newson
Located in Chicago, IL
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2025) Designed for Samsonite Materials: ABS plastic Ballistic textile EVA (rubber) laminate Mesh textile Dimensions: Carry-on suitcases : 8" ...
Nylon, Rubber
$356Sale Price|44% Off
Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in Clay Cross Grain Leather, Original Box, Unused
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
A Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in clay cross grain leather, original box, Mulberry product card, Condition: excellent, unused, as new, Box - one cor...
Leather
Black Transport Box 'Table' in Polished Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black Transport box in polished wood. With chrome-plated protective strips on edges. Presumably used for instrument transport. Suitable for coffee tab...
Wood
Vintage Travel Case and Top Hat by Tress & Co., London
Located in London, GB
Vintage travel case and top hat by Tress & Co., London. English, 20th century. Measures: hat: height 16 cm, width 26 cm, depth 31 cm. case: height 27 cm, width 35 cm, depth 20 cm. These intriguing objects, a vintage leather travel case...
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Hanging Toiletry Pouch bag Travel Organizer
Located in Plainview, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Hanging Toiletry Case Travel Organizer with Hook This Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Hanging Toiletry Case is a sleek and highly functional travel essen...
Leather
$716Sale Price|65% Off
Mulberry Small Darley Handbag in Midnight, Red and White Silky Calf Geo-Floral
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
Mulberry Small Darley Bag – Midnight, Red & White Silky Calf Geo-Floral A sought-after and striking edition of Mulberry’s iconic Small Darley handbag, crafted in luxurious silky cal...
Leather
Burberry Nova Check Tote Bag With Burberry Dust Bag
By Burberry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Burberry Nova Check Tote Bag With Burberry Dust Bag Made in Italy The Burberry Nova Check is an iconic, instantly recognisable check pattern featuring beige, black, white, and red...
Brass
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored Experience a significant piece of history in an elegant form with our Japanese post war aluminum rive...
Iron, Aluminum
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese post war aluminum riveted trunk on iron stand with glass top, restored Stamped TS Tokyo on the lock, at the time of posting we have another trunk and stand LU2592316549342 ...
Iron, Aluminum
Stylish Ferragamo Leather/Canvas Bag With Brass Accents ca' 1980's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish and perfect for the summer-duffle bag by Salvatore Ferragamo, Firenze, Italy. Blue leather, canvas, opposing F brass insignia.
Brass
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs. Item features original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one sm...
Canvas
$3,954Sale Price / item|20% Off
Trunk from 19th Century with Painting from the Artist Vlado Kadnár
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Vienna, Austria
The trunk, from solid wood, was made at the end of 19 century. The outside is covered in the original black coat , and is decorated from the slovak-australian artist Vlado Kadnár (...
Wood
Barry Kieselstein Cord Brown Lux Leather Extra Long Double Chain Poc
Located in Westport, CT
Barry Kiestelstein cord dark brown lux leather alligator head on front, extra long double gilt chain, and alligator brushed gilt feet, with pooch, looks to be unused.
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set -2 Pc (B)
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pc Set (B. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Canvas
Handbag, Longchamp, Large Size, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, 20th century. Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, brown leather with print, XXth century. h: 33cm , w: 43cm, d: 17cm
Leather
Valentino Italian Duo Fold Leather Wallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Italian Valentino Leather wallet with notches for 8 credit cards, 6 pockets and two zippered areas for important papers or change and win...
Metal
Contemporary Painted Beige and Floral Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Country style beige painted wooden floor trunk painted with red and green trim, and decorations of florals, laurels, butterflies and ladybugs on the top, front ...
Wood
Handbag, Longchamp, Yellow Leather, Chrome Buckle, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Yellow leather, Chrome buckle, 20th century. Handbag, Longchamp, chrome buckle, yellow leather, good condition, 20th century. h: 25cm , w: 29cm, d: 16cm
Chrome
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs (A). Item featured is an original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Canvas
Contemporary Painted Beige and Floral Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Country style beige painted wooden floor trunk painted with red and green trim, and decorations of florals, laurels, butterflies and ladybugs on the top, front ...
Wood
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Clutch Bag, Black Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Black leather, 20th century. Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Y logo in leather, mirror inside, black leather, good condition, 20th century. ...
Leather, Mirror
Vintage Handbag, Furla, Made in Italy, Black Leather, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Handbag, Furla, Made in Italy, Black Leather, XXth century. Handbag by Furla, black leather, made in Italy, silver buckle, very good condition, 20th century. h: 22cm , w...
Silver
Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid mahogany trunk with single drawer and elegantly caved claw and ball feet A very nice looking and multi functional piece of fur...
Hardwood