Modern Furniture
MODERN STYLE
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase with case in chrome plated metal, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Side Table in Orobico marble, Bold side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Chicago School of Painters
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Left"
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Masonite, Paint
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Side Table in Nero Marquina marble, Bold low side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Grey Velvet Two Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Antionio Citterio for Maxalto B&B Italia, this two seater sofa seamlessly combines modern and traditional design.
Featuring a square frame sitting on a brushed black oak...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron -Bernhardt 4 Avail
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Side Table in Carrara marble, Bold low side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Cathedral Table by André Verroken for Hof van Cleve, Belgium, 2006
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cathedral Table, a masterpiece crafted by the visionary André Verroken, originally gracing the prestigious three-star restaurant, Hof van Cleve. As part of Goossens' personal collect...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Turin, Turin
Eero Saarinen, born in Finland in 1910, moved to the US in 1923, where he grew and graduated from Yale in 1934. He met Charles Eames, with whom he collaborated and won the 1st prize ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
CraftAssociates Dressers, Cambre Quick Ship Walnut Dresser, 3 Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $14,400 for the pair).
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Cambre Walnut Dresser, read...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Milo Baughman Modern Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Milo Baughman Modern Walnut Nightstand
The Milo Baughman Walnut Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed re...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Craft Associates Dining Table, Milo Baughman Modern Dining Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Dining Table, Milo Baughman Modern Dining Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Eiger Quick Ship Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $6,400 for the pair).
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Eiger Nightstand ready to sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Modern Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Modern Rosewood Dining Table
The Milo Baughman Round Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furni...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
'Climbmate' a unique landscape and garden sculpture , bronze
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
'Climbmate' is a beautiful garden and landscape substantial sculpture. Standing tall at 2 meters this stunning artwork piece took over five months to create with meticulous detail....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Solid Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "ELLE", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, ELLE , is a clear recall t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Cylinder Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "KYLE pt2", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes from the w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 14x19 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno.
This item is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Delivery...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair.
Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style.
Armchair PLAY...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous burgundy leath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Rostri with Gold Leaf 24-Karat
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning vase that boasts a golden soul, meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano.
These majestic vases are shaped before being ador...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
6.4x9.7 Ft Hot Pink Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Piero Lissoni Rosso Antico Metallico Dining Table by Porro SPA, Italy, 2011
By Piero Lissoni, Porro
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Metallico Dining Table rendered in 12mm Aluminum with a high thickness catalyzed antique red paint and hand waxed finish, signed. designed by Piero Lissoni for Porro SPA, Italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Caeli-W4 Brass and Rattan Sconce, Jas
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-w4 is a wall light handcrafted with a modern brass structure and hand-weaved rattan. The bottom of the stem is adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Long Brass Chandelier With Beige, Blue and Grey Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier, ideal over a dining table, made of brass structure with twelve sources of light. The structure is covered with two layers of Murano glass panels in various colours.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Amethyst - Lattimo Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandeliers 2021
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of sputnik style chandeliers made of hand crafted amethyst color clear and lattimo Murano glass discs. The lattimo glass which transalate to "milk glass" in Italian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Oak Bistro Table
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This table is a modern, elegant version of a classic round bistro table.
It's suitable for restaurant or home use. The white oak option is durable, beautifu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Natural Parota Ping Pong Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Natural Parota Ping Pong Table.
Top is made out of Parota and base is made out of solid oak.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair (brand new) in b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
The Cone Table is inspired by the interconnections between the elements and life forms. The conical shape of the base, the asymmetrical form of the top, and the rounded edges provide...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of twelve (12) Tucroma armchairs in beau...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Travertine Side Table
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Travertine side table on three pieces of cylinder.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine side table from Kiwano. ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Rectangular Modernist Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular modernist pendant light, nickel plated brass, etched opal glass. The light is customizable, delivery time circa 6-8 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Avail...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or solid. These are all individually handcrafted and so there is a 12 to 16 week lead time from date of order.
Please note, seat cushions are NOT included. Additional charge for fabricating seat cushions. Ask us for a quote.
We can fabricate custom dining table as shown in the 3 detailed photos.
Use as dining chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Lovely, Lovely, Red Granite Dining Table with Fluted Oak Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red stone tabletop with fluted oak base dining table.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Marble
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Green Marble Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo table design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Limited Edition
A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical suppo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputik style pendant fixture embodies the same orgaic qualities and elegance as it's larger count...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs in beauti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ring 120 Contemporary Pendant Lamp, Smoky Grey Art Glass Silvered
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity, bright as a diamond
Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home!
More than just a pendant lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity while retaining all its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring pendant echoes the solitary wedding ring. Suspended from an invisible link cord, this design uses negative space to make the ultimate statement.
Echoing the antique charm of estate jewels, the micropavé pendant lamp shines with a breathtaking round diamond light center set in a geometric multi facet canopy.
Ring is a fiery expression of love. A striking center light source surrounded by silvered glass tiles, like set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this brand new pair in beautiful orange leather w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Anthony Redmile Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This is a very special mirror. It is adorned with ostrich eggs and malachite the palm fronds are silver plate. It shows patina over the entire silver finish. The bone that surrounds ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Baby Wall Swing Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby wall swing sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x Height 9.5 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blacken...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of six (6) Tucroma armchairs in beautifu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Floor Lamp Iris Solid Wood
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
Wooden tripod with perfectly synchronized shape measurements. We use a simple assembling technique and very light weight materials. All of these segments gathered is what makes our w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut, Cotton, Wood
Raaquu Kumo 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get :
3 Units of Kumo Vase
Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud
Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Murano Jet Black and Pulegoso Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Magnificent pair of handblown Murano glass lamps in jet black and "Pulegoso" opaline glass with brass ring elements. Rewired for the US.
Pulegos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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