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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Barrel Chair
Located in San Pedro, CA
I designed and built this chair for comfort and style. The woods and the upholstering fabric can be varied to fit your particular tastes. Traditional woodworking techniques including...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Alfieri 1 cabinet
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Cabinet with 2 doors with opening on the sides with recessed hinges. Back-painted glass top in different finish, black, white and albedo red. inside shelves supplied.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
New World Pendant Light by Ango, Unique Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
New World pendant light diffuser is a circular / ovaloid form, which is then clad with superfine extruded rattan, which when installed, generat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Hand-Woven Rattan Table Lamp by Ango
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rattan hand-woven "Wand Nest table lamp", is part of a unique handcrafted table light collection designed and created by Ango. The warm and subtle ambience generated by the diffused ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalistic Floor Lamp "Flight Shadows" Modern Stainless Steel Lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition of new sense...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Unit 'Table-R' by Ango, Handmade Rattan Table Light with Copper Finish
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unit (table-R) is rattan hand-woven table light where the structure evokes a flattened sphere or mini world. The structure is then clad with around one kilometre of superfine 1 mm. r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Walee Bench 210cm, Natural Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Usually treated as scraps, broken wood ends are joined to create furniture pieces of distinctive character. The assembly of small pieces allows customization with any desired shape a...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ultra Glossy Turtoise Lacquered Wooden Armchair Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Ultra glossy turtoise lacquered wooden armchairs designed by Laura Gonzalez for 2022 Spring furniture exhibition. Hand painted in Paris, fabric by...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Paint
Ultra Glossy Ash Blue Lacquered Wooden Armchair Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Ultra glossy lacquered wooden armchairs inspired by the Classical Indian chairs of XIXth century designed by Laura Gonzalez. Portuguese craftsmanship and Fabric by Kelly Wearstler. ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Two "Flight Shadows" Decoration, Handcrafted Metal Sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
MESA, Rough Black Acacia Wood Low Table
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Aesthetics is not absolute but is a subjective interpretation of an individual’s experiences. The Mesa Collection presents another perspective of beauty which abandons formality. Asy...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Salmon, Natural Acacia Wood Side Table
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillfull trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 pieces for the top and 4 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple shap...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Groove, Natural Acacia Wooden Floor Lamp
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
The Groove floor lamp features interesting patterns on wood ridges which are simply joined together with unusual angles. The results are light gaps, which makes the lamp a captivating piece and bring a sculptural touch and liveliness to any atmosphere.
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Moonler’s products are mainly made of Chamchuri Wood (known as Acacia or Monkey Pod) which are solid wood and solid wood is a living material. It may move according to different weather conditions and environment humidity. It is normal for wood to increase and decrease its own dimensions according to the climate. Variations of 1-2% on solid wood table tops...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ultra Glossy Blue Lacquered Wooden Armchair Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Ultra glossy lacquered wooden armchairs inspired by the classical Indian chairs of 19th century designed by Laura Gonzalez. Portuguese craftsmanship and fabric "À la table du Roi" by...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mesa, Natural Acacia Wood Low Table
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Aesthetics is not absolute but is a subjective interpretation of an individual’s experiences. The Mesa Collection presents another perspective of beauty which abandons formality. Asy...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
AERO shelf, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
AERO shelf
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Moonler’s products are mainly made of Chamchuri Wood (known as Acacia or Monkey Pod) which are solid wood and solid wood is a living material. It may move according to different weather conditions and environment humidity. It is normal for wood to increase and decrease its own dimensions according to the climate. Variations of 1-2% on solid wood table tops...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
TV Cabinet with De Gournay Covering Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Storage
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: TV cabinet in pinewood and oak wood with De Gournay covering
Color: Grey and lead grey
Size: 120 x 43 x 53 H cm
Material: Pinewood and oak wo...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Interlock Round Dining Table with Lazy Suzan in 200cm by André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
our timeless dining table is conceived to embrace a modern interpretation to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid oak with a flushed lazy-susan, the table is a...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Wooden Dressing Table Interlock André Fu Living Home Oak New Mirror Desk
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Geometry dressing table
Color: Grey
Size: 116 x 50 x 73 H cm
Material: Oak
Collection: Interlock
Wooden dressing table grey oak ven...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Arcade Contemporary Chair in Aluminium
Located in London, GB
The Arcade Chair is an object that comments on traditional architectural forms. The archway that has been a timeless feature in design for many centuries...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Classic Live Edge Oak Wood, Copper Dining Table Lacquered Finish
Located in Riga, LV
This modern live edge dining table is handmade from old, reclaimed oak and solid wood with a fine copper inlay on top and finished with 3 coats of clear epoxy resin. This table with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Crest and Trough Contemporary Bench
Located in London, GB
When two waves encounter each other, they make ‘interference pattern’. Crest and trough create a resultant wave of greater, lower or the same amplitude in this superposition and thes...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
1784 Collection Wooden Chair
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 collection wooden chair available in oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
High Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Scarf stand high
Color: Grey
Size: 92 x 42 x 170 H cm
Material: Oak
Collection: Interlock
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Poise Contemporary Stool Table in Solid Ash Hardwood and Concrete
Located in London, GB
The Poise Collection features a sculptural series of tables and seats that poetically join the warmth of ash hardwood to the weightiness of cast stone. The furniture pieces make use ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Low Scarf Stand Interlock André Fu Living Grey Oak Modern Cabinet New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Scarf stand low
Color: Grey
Size: 92 x 42 x 140 H cm
Material: Oak
Collection: Interlock
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Round Mirror Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Modern Bronze Brass New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Brass round large mirror 71cm.
Bronze finishing.
Description: Large Mirror in Brass and Mirror
Color: Bronze
Size: 71Ø x 4 cm
Material: Bronze and Mirror
Collection: Mid Century Rhythm
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Wooden Desk Interlock André Fu Living Home Office Laptop Writing Table Oak New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Geometry desk
Color: Grey
Size: 145 x 60/75 x 73 H cm
Material: Oak
Collection: Interlock
Wooden desk grey oak veneer with drawer.
Geometric design.
Customisable sizes ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
1784 Collection Wooden Coffee Table
By Metropolitan
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 collection wooden coffee table with. Brass details made of oak or tzalam wood.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bed Frame Queen Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Solid Oak Upholstered New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Solid oak and handmade.
Suitable for 153cm width mattress.
Mattress and bed linens not included.
Customisable size upon request.
Description: Bed Frame Queen...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bed Frame California King Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Oak Upholstered New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Solid oak and handmade.
Suitable for 203cm width mattress.
Mattress and bed linens not included.
Customisable size upon request.
Description: Bed Frame California King...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
High Cabinet Shelf Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Stone Modern Storage New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Center piece or corner piece cabinet with shelvings, oak wood featuring marble stone, with drawer.
Double sides, front and back view, useful as a...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Low Cabinet Shelf Interlock André Fu Living Brown Oak Stone Modern Storage New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Center piece or corner piece medium size cabinet with shelvings, oak wood featuring marble stone, with drawer.
Double sides, front and back view,...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
C Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in CDMX, MX
Wooden lounge chair and ottoman. Comes in oak or tzalam wood. Handcrafted and woven with different materials. Can either be paper cord, jute or piola. Comes in beige or black piola.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Customizable "Grizzana" Suspended Sink Made of Marble and Wood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sink is part of the "Piano di Posa" Collection designed by Vittorio Longheu - basins and shower trays made of wood and marble; characterized by linear...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bed Frame King Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Solid Oak Upholstered New
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Solid oak and handmade.
Suitable for 183cm width mattress.
Mattress and bed linens not included.
Customisable size upon request.
Description: Bed Frame King...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ottoman Theme Consolle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Black and red lacquered on wood frame.
Frontal with ottoman pattern printed directly on oak. Red Lacquered interior. Brass base with designer brass handles.
From the ottoman collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 asian art and furniture, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include André Fu, Moonler, Ango, and Finn Juhl. 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. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $34,287 while the average work can sell for $4,460.
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