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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully crafted wooden speedboat model inspired by the iconic Riva Aquarama, one of the most celebrated classic Italian runabouts. This model captures the elegance and craftsmans...
Plexiglass, Hardwood
House of Gucci Silvered Geometric Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Timeless luxury for your private interior with this exceptional Gucci-designed picture frame, a true masterpiece from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Expertly crafted in...
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
$490Sale Price|30% Off
39pc Wedgwood Modern Black Basalt China Dinner Plates Tea Coffee Cups Saucers
By Wedgwood
Located in Dayton, OH
Thirty nine pieces of black Basalt Wedgwood china. Includes: 12 Bread Plates 3 Salad Plates 12 Saucers 12 Demitasse Tea Coffee Cups Dimensions: Salad Plate - 9" x 1" / Demitasse - ...
Porcelain
Vintage BBQ Neon and Marquee Bulb Arrow Sign Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sign set pairs a large marquee-style arrow with a vertical neon panel. The arrow is formed from shaped metal sheeting lined with small incandescent bulbs that blink and emit a w...
Metal, Enamel
Set of 4, Tenfold Wall Sconce in Satin Brass, perforated metal, brutalist design
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Brass by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels. ...
Brass
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensio...
Metal
3 Ball Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table, Round Marble Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Luxury Stone Center Table Production Time: 3–4 weeks Shipping: Free worldwide via DHL Estimated Transit: 5–9 business days Packaging: Secure woo...
Stone, Marble
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...
Metal, Brass
$1,050Sale Price|59% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Art Vase, English, Blown Glass, Display Sleeve, Columbia Glassworks
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage art vase. An English, blown glass and lustre display sleeve by Columbia Glassworks, dating to the late 20th century. Delightful glass, by a renowned studio and col...
Art Glass
Original Smith Miller Kaiser Pink Cement truck No. 26 of 125
Located in München, BY
Original Pink Smith & Miller Kaiser Cement Toy Truck No. 26 of 125. Made in USA. This toy cement mixer truck was painted to resemble the real pink cement mixer trucks in San Fra...
Metal
$6,800 / set
Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Houston, TX
Originally designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire of San Francisco, the Portico chair takes a modern approach while saluting a traditional aesthetic. Each solid teak chair fame ...
Velvet, Teak
Oscar Tusquets for Alessi Sculptural Silverplate Teapot or Pitcher, 1983
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Alessi D'Après
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar Tusquets for Alessi Sculptural Silverplate Teapot or Pitcher, 1983 A highly sculptural postmodern silver-plated teapot or pitcher designed by celebrated Spanish architect and ...
Silver Plate
Handcrafted Black Cast Stone Oval Coffee Table Strawberry by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly sculptural table defined by soft geometry and balanced proportions. Handcrafted in Greece from Alentes’ proprietary cast stone, its solid mass and gently contoured form len...
Cast Stone
Saffron Black Vanity Tray in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Black Vanity Tray in Lacquer Wood & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Ro...
Brass
$3,005 / item
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hues of Indian landscapes. ...
Brass
$12,426Sale Price / set|12% Off
Sirene Botaniche Collection: 2026 new unique pieces, Ceramic handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Introducing the "Botanical Sirens" collection, a breathtaking trio of unique ceramic sculptures that blend human grace with the raw beauty of the natural world. This stunning ensembl...
Enamel
$15,069Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ocean Sirens and Tundra Echoes Collection. Four Ceramic Pieces handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This remarkable four-piece collection represents a stunning culmination of unique ceramic artistry, where meticulous texture meets a contemporary reinterpretation of natural forms. E...
Enamel
Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark
By Jean Rene Gauguin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An impressive and large glazed ceramic sculpture titled “Havtyren” (Sea Bull) by Jean René Gauguin, created at Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, in the 1930s. This iconic work is executed in...
Pottery
Daisy Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with blue fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
1950s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Crystal Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in mult...
Metal
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Parchment Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A striking bespoke ceiling light fixture titled “Spider Special 150.” This piece features six handcrafted parchment shades arranged on a brass metal frame. Each shade is meticulously...
Brass
Marianne Rectangle Blue Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase ...
Wool, Cotton
Daisy II Large fringed terracota Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Orange Lacquer Low Coffee Table with Dark Oak Base (44.1 × 35.4 × 7.9H in)
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO low coffee table brings a bold yet refined presence with its burnt orange lacquer finish. The smooth, rounded form contrasts with the dark oak base, creating a warm and grounded ...
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
ALO Modern Two-Drawer Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180 Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colo...
Brass
$282Sale Price|25% Off
2'x3' Blue Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Mat Small Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
Wool
Italian Marble Red Burgundy Urn Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian red burgundy and black marble urn form vase or vessel, Italy. Made from one piece or marble, polished smooth. Piece is Italian; however, label is ...
Marble
Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamp by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Hand Crafted beautiful and sophisticated Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamp. This elegant lamp is made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of solid brass a...
Blown Glass
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it i...
Brass
Globe Table Lamp, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble, Dimmable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (in...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Mid Century Vintage Fabric - Brown and Yellow Circles
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in vintage mid century fabric. Fabric is a synthetic material with a bold pattern of brown circles with yellow stripes. Perfect for ...
Fabric, Wood
An Exhibition of "Unpopular" Art, Walker Art Center/WPA (1940)
By Max Beckmann, Wassily Kandinsky
Located in New York, NY
Original exhibition catalog accompanying An Exhibition of “Unpopular” Art, held November 7 to December 29, 1940 at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN and issued under the late ...
Paper
Riva 1920 Nudo Sofa In Solid Walnut Wood Structure, Collectible Contemporary
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A luxurious sofa featuring a solid american walnut wood structure defined by extraordinary, exposed dovetail joints that create a continuous, flowing line around the back and sides. ...
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Six Door Chelsea Armoire with Venetian Fresco by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Six Door Armoire features Natural Walnut wood, with six doors framed in Chelsea Hand Hammered metal in a Brass Patina. Doors have handpainted Venetian Fresco glass...
Art Glass, Walnut
1970s Erwin Nagel Quadrondo Table, White Lacquer, Round to Square
By Rosenthal, Erwin Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quadrondo table designed by Erwin Nagel for Rosenthal demonstrates innovative 1970s transformable furniture engineering. Four pie-shaped panels fold ou...
Wood, Lacquer
Dais Burgundy Yellow Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with brick fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
$7,900 / item
Ovoid Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with a mixture of opaque and transparent coral color Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in bronze finish / Made in Italy by Fabio...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture chaise lounge / day bed / fainting couch / settee. Features a tufted diamond upholstery with rolled arms, supported by turned walnut legs with brass castors. Dime...
Fabric, Hardwood
ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
This contemporary dining chair combines sculptural comfort with refined material contrast, creating an elegant seating piece for modern dining spaces. Upholstered in a warm burnt-ora...
Fabric, Wood
Daisy II Cloudy Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion Taupe fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
$39,000 / item
Lutum Credenza in Solid Wenge & Ziricote - In Stock
Located in Calgary, AB
Named Lutum, the Latin word for earth or clay, this piece reflects the idea of shaping raw natural material into form. Just as clay is molded by hand, the cabinet’s surfaces have bee...
Wood, Leather, Padouk, Wenge, Ziricote
AMAZONITE Green and Sand Set of 2 Striped Velvet Deluxe Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Middle Eastern saddle seat lounge chair. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring a teak chain link style sling seat, acanthus carved arms, and Fleur de lis accents. Made an...
Wrought Iron
$9,750 / item
Gajasimha Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Gajasimha Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Gajasimha, a mythical cross between lion and elephant, isn't just impressive looking. This guardian of ancient Indian art emb...
Silk
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Table lamp in aluminium by Max Sauze, Switzerland, 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A US adapter is provided. Vintage aluminum table lamp designed by Max Sauze in the 1970s. Its structure is composed of overlapping aluminum strips, creating a play of volumes and tra...
Aluminum
$9,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of 2 Cozy Lounge Chairs in Mongolian Faux Fur, Natural Oak Legs, New
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An explosion of organic, enveloping forms, conceived as both furniture and sculpture. Its silhouette is defined by soft, generous curves and a commanding backrest that cocoons the bo...
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
Mid-Century Bruno Rey Stackable Dining Chair, Cherry Stained Beech, 1971
$6,043 / item
Estantería Ondeen · Edición Limitada Cobre
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado cobre, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de a...
Stainless Steel
21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Amber Crystal Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning art-piece lamp. A masterpiece of design that expertly blends classic textures with contemporary lines, perfect for those seeking sophis...
Crystal
Daisy II Terracota Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion Blue Fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
$5,272 / item
21st-Century, Luxury clear crystal stand-lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interiors with a true icon of style with this floor lamp. This lamp is far more than a simple lighting fixture; it is a piece of contemporary art that blends masterful c...
Crystal
One of a kind monumental 72 inch 8 seater Round Walnut Dining Table
By Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
71.75" diameter x 29.125" tall. Monumental Dining Table is Radial Sunburst walnut. Created by Aaron Saxton using select flamed walnut from a unique log obtained where the patterns ar...
Walnut
French Vintage Petite Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage mid-century lantern in satin nickel finish that has timeless sophistication and understated elegance to fit modern or traditional homes. The cylindrical metal form i...
Metal
1960s John Lewis Mod Floating Credenza, Orange Plexiglass Sliding Doors
By John Lewis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floating credenza produced by John Lewis in the UK during the 1960s combines Mod design principles with functional storage. White lacquered frame provides a clean backdrop for vibran...
Metal, Enamel
Mono-leg Wall Console by Amilcar Oliveira in Solid Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
**Translation:** The **Mono-leg Wall Console** is a piece that embodies the balance between structure, lightness, and formal boldness. With a minimal...
Hardwood
$20,250 / item
Pench Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Pench Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal Step into our enchanting Indian menagerie, where the essence of the jungle intertwines harmoniously with the depths of human imaginat...
Silk