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Modern Walnut Marquetry Sideboard in Natural Finish by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Modern Walnut Marquetry Sideboard in Natural Finish by Baker Furniture. This modern sideboard
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Ziggy credenza Contemporary Handmade Marquetry Unique Luxury Furniture
By Leonardo Di Caprio
Located in Roma, IT
into contemporary designs and fashionable language, putting together modern techniques of laser cut and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Ziggy credenza   Contemporary   Handmade Marquetry   Unique Luxury Furniture
Ziggy credenza   Contemporary   Handmade Marquetry   Unique Luxury Furniture
$17,360 Sale Price
30% Off
H 34.2 in W 70.8 in D 24.8 in
Ziggy Coffee Table . Handmade Contemporary Marquetry . Design Art Furniture
By Leonardo Di Caprio
Located in Roma, IT
the world. The table is manufactured using a handmade marquetry technique to put together more than
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Marquetry and Back Light Glass Wall Piece
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Marquetry and glass. Framed in walnut and lit from the back with a dimmable switch. Marquetry
Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Marquetry and Back Light Glass Wall Piece
Modern Marquetry and Back Light Glass Wall Piece
$10,000
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Inlaid Walnut Highboy by Red Lion Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of Pennsylvania's Red Lion Furniture. Boasting rich walnut construction with clean lines, exquisite
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
By Rolf Middelboe, Grom Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Purchased in Denmark for 5705 Kroner and delivered to Miami Florida in 1973, this colossal coffee table has been with the original owners for nearly 50 years. We acquired it this sum...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
$5,970 Sale Price
40% Off
H 17.38 in W 49.5 in D 49.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Little Marquetry Boxes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Little Marquetry Boxes
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Little Marquetry Boxes
Mid-Century Modern Little Marquetry Boxes
$682 / set
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern marquetry commode with a rectangular top above a case inlaid with greek
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode
Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode
$42,500
H 33.75 in W 55 in D 19 in
American Organic Modern Handcrafted Hardwood Marquetry Decorative Serving Tray
Located in Miami, FL
American organic modern handcrafted Marquetry hardwood & Chrome decorative serving tray or
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
$2,587 Sale Price
40% Off
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Modern, Pine, Marquetry, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Modern, Pine, Marquetry, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s A pine and marquetry table lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Vintage Table in Wood Marquetry
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb vintage table in marquetry of wood from the 1970s. Tubular feet in stainless steel were
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Table in Wood Marquetry
Vintage Table in Wood Marquetry
$17,606
H 31.11 in Dm 59.06 in
Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay. This stunning cabinet with its understated
Category

2010s Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Solomia Cabinet in Straw Marquetry Inlay Modern Collectible Art Deco Credenza
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
Solomia Straw Marquetry Art Deco wood cabinet orange blue black natural by RUDA Studio The
Category

2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Solomia Cabinet in Straw Marquetry Inlay Modern Collectible Art Deco Credenza
Solomia Cabinet in Straw Marquetry Inlay Modern Collectible Art Deco Credenza
$12,264 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 19 in
Bone Marquetry Wall Mirror
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning handmade marquetry wall mirror. Beautiful work that requires weeks after weeks to put
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bone Marquetry Wall Mirror
Bone Marquetry Wall Mirror
$4,192
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Black Modern Straw Marquetry Table Lamp with Handcrafted Layered Organic Shade
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
dyed rye straw in the marquetry technique. The shape of the lamps has a modern look so that the lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Modern Straw Marquetry Table Lamp with Handcrafted Layered Organic Shade
Black Modern Straw Marquetry Table Lamp with Handcrafted Layered Organic Shade
$2,066 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
$2,587 Sale Price
40% Off
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade by Greenapple
$2,587 Sale Price
40% Off
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Modern Howlite Dining Table, American Oak, Black, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Howlite Dining Table 8-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern handcrafted American wood marquetry serving tray with chrome accent bars circa 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
Located in New York, US
art of marquetry, hand pieced together to create this one-of-a-kind gem. This stunning piece is built
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza
$7,500 / item
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 19.7 in
Vintage Marquetry Checker board
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful marquetry design checker board with wood playing disc. Made for travel so it folds in
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Vintage Marquetry Checker board
Vintage Marquetry Checker board
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
H 1.5 in W 19 in D 19.88 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern 2 Tier Corner Table with Marquetry
Located in Fulton, CA
with marquetry work using maple tiles framed in solid mahogany. Hairpin iron legs. Beautiful deep glow
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Split Reed Bamboo Marquetry Console Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid Century split bamboo console table. Individual bamboo pieces diagonally applied in sections at the tabletop creating a dramatic X effect in a painted white finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Modern Penedo Showcase Bar Cabinet Patagonia Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass

Pair of Blue Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of armchairs in tinted wood marquetry. The marquetry is made of tinted sycamore and charm wood
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
Pair of Blue Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
$13,175 / set
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Marquetry Screen by Michel Lefevre
By Michel Lefevre
Located in London, England
Description: Made in the 1960s and newly restored by the artist himself. The Michel Lefevre Marquetry Screen
Category

Vintage 1960s European Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Marquetry Screen by Michel Lefevre
Marquetry Screen by Michel Lefevre
$26,840
H 58.27 in W 70.87 in D 5.12 in
Todd Hase Sycamore Marquetry Gueridon Table
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Todd Hase designed Sarah Gueridon side table in Sycamore marquetry. Easy to work into any room
Category

2010s American Modern Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Cameo Magnifying Vanity Mirror with marquetry pattern
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
well balanced made in natural timber featuring striking marquetry patterns in fun patterns and vibrant
Category

2010s British Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Cameo Magnifying Vanity Mirror with marquetry pattern
Cameo Magnifying Vanity Mirror with marquetry pattern
$3,578
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Marquetry Wood & Inlay Brass Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern styled wood dining table sports a brass inlay and gorgeous mosaic wood
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Marquetry Wood & Inlay Brass Dining Table
Marquetry Wood & Inlay Brass Dining Table
$3,500
H 28.63 in W 101.5 in D 48.13 in
Wooden Marquetry Wall Art at Cost Price
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique wall art in precious woods worked in marquetry. Frames in wood, gilt with white gold leaf
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Marquetry Wall Art at Cost Price
Wooden Marquetry Wall Art at Cost Price
$7,186 / item
H 51.19 in W 35.04 in D 2.37 in
Tappered Legs Square Cherry Tree Marquetry Scandinavian Table - 1960's
Located in New York, NY
details. Triangle shaped marquetry on top. Some markings on top and on legs. Sturdy and in overall good
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cherry

straw and burnt wood marquetry sofa table, by les2ebenistes
Located in REMOMEIX, FR
, top and sides in anthracite straw marquetry, geometric sunburst pattern. carved and cut by hand. With
Category

2010s French Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Straw, Pine

Pair of Blue and Yellow Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of armchairs in tinted wood marquetry. The marquetry is made of tinted sycamore and charm wood
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Vintage, Art Deco, Star Marquetry, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Coffee table from the 1960s. Amazing shape and top of the table - 100% Art Deco style. It was manufactured in France. The table was made of walnut wood, it was fully and professional...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

guéridon in green straw marquetry, by les2ebenistes
Located in REMOMEIX, FR
black straw marquetry, geometric motifs. small ostrich eggshell cabochons. With its elegant graphic
Category

2010s French Modern Gueridon

Materials

Straw, Wood

guéridon in green straw marquetry, by les2ebenistes
guéridon in green straw marquetry, by les2ebenistes
$3,293
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Round Coffee Table with Bone Marquetry on Wood, Half Moon
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York City, NY
. This piece of furniture is an ode to the subtleties of nature and a testament to artisanal mastery
Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

"The Flaming Artist" Wood marquetry Contemporary Wall Decor
By Alexander's Collection, (After) Michael Verkholantzev
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"The Flaming Artist" Wood marquetry Contemporary Wall Decor "The Flaming Artist" wood marquetry art
Category

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Style Table with Bone Marquetry on Wood, Half Moon
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York City, NY
Bringing the abstractions in nature into furniture, this end table plays with light and shadow
Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

20th Century Fine Wood Marquetry Decorative Hanging Wall Panel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Fine Wood Marquetry Decorative wall panel in great vintage condition. Depict two
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood

Tow Doors Buffet in Leather Marquetry White Black Orange
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
“Coup d Oeuil” Buffet is a leather marquetry buffet opening in tow doors. The handles are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Buffets

Materials

Leather

Tow Doors Buffet in Leather Marquetry White Black Orange
$10,779
H 27.96 in W 49.22 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Inspired Table with Bone Marquetry on Wood, Half Moon
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York City, NY
Bringing the abstractions in nature into furniture, this end table plays with light and shadow
Category

2010s Unknown Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage wood marquetry coffee table At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage "Hunting scene" coffee table in wood marquetry. France, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage wood marquetry coffee table At Cost Price
Vintage wood marquetry coffee table At Cost Price
$2,275
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Round Wood Side Table - Handcrafted Marquetry Inlay - Charred Finish
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
, featuring carefully arranged seasoned wood pieces in a striking marquetry pattern. Built with the durability
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Marquetry Picture Frame, circa 1980
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this beautiful fine-grain marquetry wood picture frame for its Interior
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vitrine-Showcase in Mahogany, Marquetry, Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
glass shelves inside, decorated with marquetry and frieze hiding the internal lightning system, brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Side Table with Marquetry Work
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful pair of side tables shows the great art of inatsia work. The side tables are made of mahogany wood and on the table surface the inlay work is found in a fan-shaped for...
Category

20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Side Table with Marquetry Work
Pair of Mahogany Side Table with Marquetry Work
$6,341 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 20.08 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Twin Bed with Shelf, Marquetry, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Twin Bed with Shelf, Marquetry, Italy, 1950s, One of Four Available
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Wall Mirror Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Decorative Round
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
Wall mirror in a straw marquetry technique. Handcrafted from rye straw. We create not just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Straw, Mirror

Hexagonal Wood Marquetry Moroccan Handmade Center Table Fruitwood Midcentury
Located in Miami, FL
Hexagonal Wood Marquetry Moroccan handmade center table fruitwood midcentury. Beautiful Pattern of
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Andrew Szoeke "H" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood marquetry. Each of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Andrew Szoeke "L" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood marquetry. Each of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Mirage Horn Marquetry Mirror Frame with Brass Inlay
By Farrago Design
Located in New York City, NY
This mirror frame is made of horn, wood and brass. Brass inlays of random widths and lengths are inlayed on the multitone black horn bringing in a sense drama and movement. These bra...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Bar in Hardwood & Party Motif Marquetry, Unknown, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Bar in Hardwood & Party Motif Marquetry by unknown designer made in the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Custom Black and White Shell Stripe Marquetry Table
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom black and white shell stripe marquetry table. Custom orders are available for different
Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell, Paint

Custom Black and White Shell Stripe Marquetry Table
Custom Black and White Shell Stripe Marquetry Table
$22,500 / item
H 15 in W 66 in D 42 in
Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, France, Materials: Wood and iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry Materials: wood and iron Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Console in marquetry of glass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Console in marquetry of tinted mirror and brass. Ask for availability
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Console in marquetry of glass
Console in marquetry of glass
$16,648 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 16.93 in
Pyramid Shaped Floor Lamp with Bone Marquetry, Nima Square Lamp
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
Named for the soaring glass and steel pyramids that form the Japanese Nima Sand Museum, the handcrafted Nima square floor lamp makes a bold and timeless statement. The solid wood bas...
Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bone

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Marquetry Furniture Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marquetry furniture modern for your home. Each marquetry furniture modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a marquetry furniture modern, we have 217 options in-stock, while there are 139 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the marquetry furniture modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A marquetry furniture modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made marquetry furniture modern over the years, but those crafted by Aymeric Lefort, Boca Do Lobo and Don S. Shoemaker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Marquetry Furniture Modern?

The average selling price for a marquetry furniture modern at 1stDibs is $5,262, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $127,558 for the highest priced.
Questions About Marquetry Furniture Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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 ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.