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French Modern Armchairs Argos in Pink Leather and Green Wood by Baumann, 1970s
By Baumann France
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern armchairs argos in pink leather and green wood by Baumann, 1970s. Pair of fantastic
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons
By France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vinyl upholstered swiveling side chairs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 57 wide x 15
Category

Early 2000s American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Pair Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood single drawer tiered Bedside Tables
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Directoire Style Walnut and Brass Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Directoire Style Walnut and Brass Sideboard This sideboard
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany Cane Balloon Back Dining Chairs - 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Ballon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser By Baker Furniture Co
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser by Baker Furniture Co. A gorgeous
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Scandinavian sofa Freshly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of modernist Baumann armchairs, France, 1970s/80s
By Baumann France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of designer armchairs by Baumann. Manufacturer's label present. France, circa 1970-1980
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kitchen Table Lightblue French Design Chromium Legs Foldable Original 1960s
By FRENCH CLICHE
Located in Vienna, AT
A very remarkable original French kitchen table with a light blue surface remaining in unrestored
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Baumann France set of five chairs mod. Traineau 60s.
By Baumann France
Located in bari, IT
Set of 4 'traineau' or sled chairs by Baumann, France, 1960s. Original fabric of the period. When
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Modern Armchairs Beechwood + Fabric, Baumann Argos Lounge Chairs
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
A fine, newly upholstered Pair of Baumann Argos Armchairs made of Beechwood, with Creme Color Fabric circa 1970. These stunning and high quality pair of armchairs or Argos lounge c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Modern Armchairs Beechwood + Fabric, Baumann Argos Lounge Chairs
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
and manufactured by Baumann France. They feature sculptural rounded, angled seat backs with vertical
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Vintage Concorde Air France Oversized Envelope
By Air France
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Concorde Air France oversized cardboard envelope used as a promotional packaging item to
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Paper

Stich Leather Floor lamp manufactured by SCE France
By SCE France 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
style . Model'' Barbarian '' Manufactured by SCE France 1980s
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

pair Teepee Glass Table Lamps 1970s France
By SCE France 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
on the outside, ending clear on top. France 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Opal

Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table
By France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice 31x31" square walnut base coffee table with nice tile or cross top design.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Wood Millau Ottoman inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern"
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Ottoman inspired by the French period furniture "Mid Century Modern" from 1960-1969. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Four Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann Beech and Skai France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original labels and marks
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Paris 1925, French Book by Armand Lanoux, 1957
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris 1925, French book by Armand Lanoux, published by Editions Robert Delpire, Paris in 1957. 1925
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Great America, French Book by PML Editions, 1988
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geniale Amerique (Great America), French book by Editions PML, 1988. America is a rich and immense
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

French Cocktail Table, forged Iron with Glass inset.
By NAV
Located in Camden, ME
A 1950s French low wrought iron cocktail table with an opaque white glass insert, the table may be
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962
By France & Søn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in 1962. France & Søn was a Danish design company that created famous pieces from the 1950s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Matte Pink Glass SCE Teepee Table Lamp, 1970s, France
By SCE France 1
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm H, 16cm diameter Period: 1970s Condition: Mint Origin: France
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard
By Jared French
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait sketch of Chuck Howard pencil on paper signed and
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper, Glass, Wood

Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
By Edition Modern
Located in New York, NY
Sofa purchased from Edition Modern, French 1940s Style. Recently Custom Upholstered in new Holly
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2010s American Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
H 32 in W 108 in D 54 in
Rosewood Side Table by France & Daverkosen, 1960s Denmark
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great Table,
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paris in the Thirties, French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris des Années 30, (Paris in The Thirties), French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987. Numerous
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Modern style Armchair, Grey PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
combines modern design with unique elegance. Born from the innovative vision of the designer at MW DESIGNER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1925 The Memory Years, French Book by Editions Larousse, 1988
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
1925, Les Années-Mémoire (1925, The Memory Years), French book by Editions Larousse, 1988. Relive
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Secret and Unusual Paris, French Book by Rodolphe Trouilleux, 2003
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris Secret et Insolite (Secret and Unusual Paris), French book by Rodolphe Trouilleux. Under the
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Early 2000s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
By France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
France & Søn stool, poof or ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s Modest and elegant stool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
H 15.95 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Modern style Armchair, Bronze PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
combines modern design with unique elegance. Born from the innovative vision of the designer at MW DESIGNER
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Vodder Set of 8 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
solid teak around 1957 by France & Daverkosen. Reupholstery is new and is faux leather vinyl, commercial
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Telephone from Yesterday and Today, French Book by Claude Perardel, 1992
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Telephone d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, (Telephone from Yesterday and Today), French book, by Christian
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1990s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

France & Son Round Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Piter Hvitd for France & Son round solid teak Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Geo, France 1, Roger Feraud
Located in Miami, FL
Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France. Features a black finished iron core
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Authentic Mid-Century Danish Teak Nest of Tables - 1960s Scandi Modern Design
By France & Søn
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
of furniture design, likely produced by a reputable manufacturer such as France & Søn, Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Teak

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
By France & Søn
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Teak Dining Table by France and Son A large teak dining table designed by the renowned duo Peter
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot, French Book by David Lachterman, 1966
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
New York, L'Humanite au Metre Cube (New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot), French book by David
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
By French House & Garden
Located in Milano, IT
in France, 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950s Henrendon Furniture French Single Drawer Side Table
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid 20th Century Hanredon Furniture French Walnut single drawer side table. Pre-wired for your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

France & Son solid teak extendable coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A danish solid teak coffee table, produced by France & Son in the Sixties. This coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare 63" Round Solid Teak Danish Modern Dining Table by Cado and France and Søn
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: CADO / France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Jared French Portrait Bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
By Jared French
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait bust of Chuck Howard, 1951 plaster on wood base
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Green Teak Moduline Loveseat Sofa
By France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Green Teak Moduline Loveseat Sofa. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Teak

The Industrial Heritage of the United States French Book by Louis Bergeron, 2000
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Patrimoine Industriel des Etats-Unis (The Industrial Heritage of The United-States), French book
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Early 2000s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

The Industrial Heritage of The United States, French Book by Louis Bergeron 2000
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Patrimoine Industriel des Etats-Unis (The Industrial Heritage of The United States), French book
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

The United States 1898 to 1933, French Book by Y.H. Nouailhat, 1973
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Author: Yves-Henri Nouailhat. Hardcover book with dust jacket. Language: French. Many black and white and
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

From Marseille to New York 1940-1945, French/English Book, by Bernard Noel, 1985
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
surrealistic link), French/English book by Bernard Noel, 1985. Through archival photographs and artwork, this
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark
By France & Søn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century Danish design. Teak Side Table with fine form and having an Openwork magazine shelf below. Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear to finish with scratches an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern style sofa, smoked bronze PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
combines modern design with unique elegance. Born from the innovative vision of the designer at MW DESIGNER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

History of The American People, French Book in 2 Volumes by André Maurois, 1955
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Histoire du Peuple Americain (History of the American People). French book in two volumes by André
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Normandie, The Epic of the Giant of the Seas, French Book by Bruno Foucart, 1985
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Normandie, L'Epopé du Géant des Mers, (The Normandie, the Epic of the Giant of Seas). A French book
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a French wall system orange in color and made of multiplex wood. The freestanding
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
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H 73.23 in W 75.99 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2 SCE Teepee Table Lamps, 1970’s, France
By SCE France 1
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm height, 16cm diameter Period: 1970’s Condition: Mint Origin: France
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Danish 1950's Easy Chair in Stained Beech Style of France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish 1950's easy chair in the style of France & Daverkosen. Unmarked, however and we are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

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Modern French Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of modern French furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of modern French furniture — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 33634 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern French furniture now, or shop our selection of 4056 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of modern French furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of modern French furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of modern French furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Charlotte Perriand and France & Søn produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Modern French Furniture
  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.