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Nube Italia Circus Table in Solid Wood by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
prodotti per diverse aziende come Antonio Lupi, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Amos Bed in Blue Upholstery by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
prodotti per diverse aziende come Antonio Lupi, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Circus Table in Beige Wood Lacquer by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
prodotti per diverse aziende come Antonio Lupi, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Kybos Sofa in Soft Beige Fabric by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Ferrarini realizza prodotti per diverse aziende come Antonio Lupi, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Nube Italia Sophie Sofa in Charcoal Grey Upholstery by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre ad occuparsi di progetti di interni, di
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Nube Italia Sophie Sofa in Mid-Brown Leather by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre ad occuparsi di progetti di interni, di
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nube Italia Amos Bed in Taupe and Gray Fabric by Mario Ferrarini
By Mario Ferrarini, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
prodotti per diverse aziende come Antonio Lupi, Emmemobili, Nube Italia, Bitossi Ceramiche e Jacuzzi oltre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Vertigo Rotatable Armchair by Nube Italia, 1980s
By Nube Italia, Philippe Nigro
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the quest for distinctive pre-loved design pieces, Sander uncovered a remarkable gem – an Italian vintage armchair from the eighties. This rotatable Vertigo armchair is adorned wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nube Italia Chloe Bed in Fuscia by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Multi-layered wooden frame covered by shape retaining polyurethane foam. Completely removable cover also in the headboard finished capitonné. Base is available in two versions: slat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Chloe Bed in Gray by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Multilayer wood frame with metal base with braided elastic belts. Feather seat cushion with polyurethane foam support, feather back cushions. Rounded alluminium legs, available also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Nube Italia Softwood Armchair in Taupe Leather by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Frame in solid wood. Arms in hide. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density. Cover available in leather or fabric.
Marco Corti was born in Milano in 196...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nube Italia Loom Armchair in Olive Green by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Ashen massif wood structure. Downen cushions with shape retaining polyurethane foam support.
Marco Corti was born in Milano in 1960. He Graduated at Politecnico of Milano in Archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Nube Italia Flatter Sofa in Gray Fabric by Antonio Nicoli
By Nube Italia, Antonio Nicoli
Located in New York, NY
Frame in curved painted and finished under high heat steel, available also in the leather version. Cushions: seat in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density, back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Nube Italia Harbor Sofa in Cream Upholstery by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
"Linear sofa in different sizes starting from cm. 180. Metal frame with braided elastic belts. Shape-retaining polyurethane foam upholstery. Back feather pillows. Removable cover ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Chloe Sofa in Brown Fabric by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Multilayer wood frame with metal base with braided elastic belts. Feather seat cushion with polyurethane foam support, feather back cushions. Rounded aluminium legs, available also i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Feathers, Wood
Nube Italia Pacific Coast in Mustard Fabric by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Metal frame. Bright or brushed chromium-plated or painted base. Seat cushions in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Back cushion in Bill-Fib fibers with shape-retaining material sup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Tender Sofa in Orange Upholstery by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Metal frame with braided elastic belts and internal multi-layered wood backrest. Seat cushions in feather and shape retaining polyurethane foam, covered in Nortek cotton. Backrest cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nube Italia Fency Dinig Chair in White by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair with internal metal frame covered by shape retaining polyurethane foam. Black oven painted or black nickel painted feet. Not removable cover.
Marco Corti was born in Milano...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Pacific Coast in Brown Fabric by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Metal frame. Bright or brushed chromium-plated or painted base. Seat cushions in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Back cushion in Bill-Fib fibers with shape-retaining material sup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Herry Sofa in Tan Leather by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Structure in multi-layered wood covered in polyurethane foam. Metal base with braided elastic belts. Seat cushions in feather with shape retaining polyurethane foam support; back cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Nube Italia Harbour Sofa in Chocolate Upholstery by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Linear sofa in different sizes starting from cm. 180. Metal frame with braided elastic belts. Shape-retaining polyurethane foam upholstery. Back Feather pillows. Removable cover ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Remind Sofa in Black Leather by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Multi-layered wood frame on a metal base with braided elastic belts. Seat cushions padding in shape retaining foam with a differentiated density. Soft feather back cushions. Legs av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Gordon Armchair in Black by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
Inner steel frame covered with polyurethane cold-foam. Bright or brushed chromium-plated base. Not removable cover.
Kemistry of style was launched in 2001 by Marco Corti, a respec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nube Italia Gordon Armchair in Orange by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
Inner steel frame covered with polyurethane cold-foam. Bright or brushed chromium-plated base. Not removable cover.
Kemistry of style was launched in 2001 by Marco Corti, a respec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nube Italia Stream Armchair in Cream Blend Fabric by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Base in Asform curved, painted and finished under high heat steel. Internal frame in multi-layered, curved wood frame, covered in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Stream Armchair in Grey Blend Fabric by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Base in Asform curved, painted and finished under high heat steel. Internal frame in multi-layered, curved wood frame, covered in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nickel or black. Top in round or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood.
Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Book Nest Sofa in Brown Fabric by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Base in painted and belted metal. Frame in multi-layered wood covered in polyurethane foam. Cushions in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density, back cushions in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nickel or black. Top in round or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood.
Marco ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Rise Table in White Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nickel or black. Top in round or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood.
Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Rise Table in Tan Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nickel or black. Top in round or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood.
Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Track Bed in Blue Upholstery by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Internal multi-layered wooden footboard covered by polyurethane foam. Headboard in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Chrome-plate back support in bright or brushed version. Not rem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Nube Italia Track Chair in Heathered Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
"Internal multi-layered wood base. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Chrome-plate back support in bright or brushed version. Not removable covers.
Kemistry of style wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Nube Italia Sleep Sofa in Blue Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Wooden and metal frame. Seat cushion in shape-retaining polyurethane foam. Back cushions in Bill-Fib with shape retaining material support inside. Bed mechanism with welded spring, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Gordon Armchair in Off-White by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Inner steel frame covered with polyurethane cold-foam. Bright or brushed chromium-plated base. Not removable cover.
Kemistry of style was launched in 2001 by Marco Corti, a respec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nube Italia Eddy Sofa in Tan Upholstery by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Metal frame. Bright or brushed chromium-plated legs. Seat cushions in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Back cushion in Bill-Fib fibres with shape-retaining material support inside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Nube Italia Tempt Sofa in Red Upholstery by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
Metal frame with braided elastic belts. High definition movable armrests. ABS legs. Seat cushions in feather and shape retaining polyurethane foam, covered in Nortek cotton. Removabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Nube Italia Sir Armchair in Gold with Wood Back by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Multi-layered, curved, wood frame available in veneered rosewood or mat lacquered. New finishing 2010 outer covering in stainless steel. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nube Italia Sir Armchair in Lavender with Black Back by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Multi-layered, curved, wood frame available in veneered rosewood or mat lacquered. New finishing 2010 outer covering in stainless steel. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Nube Italia Sir Armchair in Black with Wood Back by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Multi-layered, curved, wood frame available in veneered rosewood or mat lacquered. New finishing 2010 outer covering in stainless steel. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nube Italia Sir Armchair in Lavender with White Back by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Multi-layered, curved, wood frame available in veneered rosewood or mat lacquered. New finishing 2010 outer covering in stainless steel. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Nube Italia Sir Armchair in Gold with Black Back by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Multi-layered, curved, wood frame available in veneered rosewood or mat lacquered. New finishing 2010 outer covering in stainless steel. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nube Italia Rest Armchair in Brown and Black Fabric by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nichel. Multi-layered curved wood frame covered in polyurethane foam with a differentiated density and shape ret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Turn Side Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Curved multi-layered wood. Finishing available: mat or polished lacquered or veneered wood zebrano, wengé, beech wood.
Carlo Colombo is considered one of the most important Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Nube Italia Book Nest Sofa in Light Cream Fabric by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Base in painted and belted metal. Frame in multi-layered wood covered in polyurethane foam. Cushions in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density, back cushions in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Nube Italia Bryant 012 Sofa in Dark Gray Fabric by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Metal and massif wooden frame. Upholstery in shape retaining polyurethane foam with different density with feather on the top. Not visible ABS legs. Optional rising movement on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Carlton Armchair in Patterns of Brown Fabric by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Living armchair with solid wood in natural finish or lacquered in standard colors. Seat and back cushions in shape retaining polyurethan foam in different density.
Marco Corti was b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
H 26.78 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Nube Italia Tempt Sofa in Light Beige Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
"Metal frame with braided elastic belts. High definition movable armrests. ABS legs. Seat cushions in feather and shape retaining polyurethane foam, covered in Nortek cotton. Removab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nube Italia Eddy Sofa in Dark Gray Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
"Metal frame. Bright or brushed chromium-plated legs. Seat cushions in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Back cushion in Bill-Fib fibres with shape-retaining material support inside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Nube Italia Mitos Table in Black with Black Glass Top by Giuliano Cappelletti
By Nube Italia, Giuliano Cappelletti
Located in New York, NY
"Powder painted base. Temperate crystal top available light transparent, bronze or painted.
Architect and designer, he studied architecture at Politecnico di Milano where he gradu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Nube Italia Softwood Armchair in Light Brown Fabric with Brown Legs, Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Frame in solid wood. Arms in hide. Padding in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density. Cover available in leather or fabric.
Marco Corti was born in Milano in 196...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Nube Italia Loom Armchair in Blue Velvet with Wooden Legs by Marco Corti
By Nube Italia, Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
"Ashen massif wood structure. Downen cushions with shape retaining polyurethane foam support.
Marco Corti was born in Milano in 1960. He Graduated at Politecnico of Milano in Arch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Foam
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Nube Italia Twist Armchair in White Bamboo with Metal Frame by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Armchair with natural or painted bamboo wood. Feather cushions. Removable cover.
Marco Corti was born in Milano in 1960. He Graduated at Politecnico of Milano in Architecture 198...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Feathers
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Nube Italia Avenue Sofa in Brown Fabric with Black Trimmings by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Internal metals base with braided elastic belts. Multi-layered armrests. Seat cushions padding in shape retaining polyurethane foam with a differentiated density. Soft feather back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 60.24 in
Nube Italia Turn Tall Side Table in Beige Lacquered Wood by Carlo Colombo
By Nube Italia, Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Curved multi-layered wood. Finishing available: mat or polished lacquered or veneered wood zebrano, wengé, beech wood.
Carlo Colombo is considered one of the most important Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.12 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Nube Italia Rest Armchair in Red or Dark Brown Velvet by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nichel. Multi-layered curved wood frame covered in polyurethane foam with a differentiated density and shape reta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Nube Italia Fency Armchair in Light Brown Leather with Cushion by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and stool with internal metal frame covered by shape retaining polyurethane foam. Black oven painted or black nichel painted feet. Not removable cover.
Marco Corti was born...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Nube Italia Avenue Sofa in White Fabric with Black Trimmings by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Internal metals base with braided elastic belts. Multi-layered armrests. Seat cushions padding in shape retaining polyurethane foam with a differentiated density. Soft feather back c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.49 in
Nube Italia Link Double Shelves in Dark Brown Wood by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
"Modular system for shelves and cabinets. Metal frame available in bright or brushed chromium-plated, burnished or painted. Wooden parts in veneered wood or polished or mat lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Nube Italia Link Double Shelves in Natural Taupe Wood by Kemistry of Style
By Nube Italia, Kemistry of Style
Located in New York, NY
"Modular system for shelves and cabinets. Metal frame available in bright or brushed chromium-plated, burnished or painted. Wooden parts in veneered wood or polished or mat lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
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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 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.