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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
MADELEINE - Napking Ring - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
This simple napkin holder adds a striking accent to both modern and classic tables. The simple silhouette is made of stainless steel, partially coated with exclusive Foglizzo leather.
Metal, Stainless Steel, Steel
Brass Coaster- 21st Century Calacatta Oro and Brass Hexagonal Coasters Set
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass coasters, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive coasters embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving it a furth...
Marble, Brass
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Puddle Coaster in Stracciatella Clay 2022s / Belgium Size : W 130 x D 90 x H 95 mm Artist : Sigrid Volders [Sigrid Volders] Based in Antwerp, B...
Ceramic
Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising four dinner knives and four dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L ...
Brass
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Enhance your space with this elegant ceramic egg plate by Mexican artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, this versatile piece features a refined e...
Majolica
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Amber Yellow Large 2-Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Deep Blue Large 2-Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green 2-Small Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Amber Yellow 2-Small Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Deep Blue 2-Small Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Steel Grey 2-Small Tumblers Murano
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...
Murano Glass
$1,539 / set
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty o...
Onyx
$529 / item
Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60 / W60 / H10 cm Materials: Fiber Concrete The Duck series i...
Concrete
$493 / item
White Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
White Touché E Tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rests on...
Iron
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Cutlery Tray
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass cutlery trays, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive cutlery trays that can also be used as mini trays for sushi and sweets...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Corneille, Dutch CoBrA Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
Porcelain
Corneille, Dutch Cobra Artist, Coffee Cup, Plate and Egg Cup
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo), Dutch CoBrA artist (1922-2010). Coffee cup, plate and egg cup in porcelain decorated with birds over field with sunrise. 1980s / 90s. ...
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 20 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 13 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi porcelain serving dish decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 33 x 27 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Brass Underplate- 21st Century Calacatta Oro and Brass Hexagonal Underplate
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” underplates, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive underplates embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving it...
Marble
Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995, this fabulous, modern, Elizabeth II, sterling silver child's set comprises of an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, decorated with yellow and red ...
Sterling Silver
Bowl, Lidded Jar and Three Crème Brûlée Bowls with Handles in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bowl, lidded jar and three crème brûlée bowls with handles in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Belgium, 1960s / 70s. The bowl measures: 19.5 x 5.2 cm. The lidded jar measures: 14.5...
Stoneware
"Brass", 21st Century Calacatta Oro Marble Cutlery Holder with Brass
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” cutlery holder, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, are exclusive cutlery holders embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, gi...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Aperitivo Set- Three Piece Sterling Silver Skewer Fork, Spoon, and Cheese Knife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in sterling silver and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, these pieces are the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...
Sterling Silver
$2,897 / item
Twosidestory Bowl Xl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou. Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble. Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired ...
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a small man climbing on the side. Part of the Omini collection (which means "...
Brass
Luxory Champagne Coupe, Gift idea, Solid Silver, small size, Hand made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER's latest creation, our champagne coupe made of solid silver, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pairs, these exquisite gl...
Silver
$727 / item
Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tray Measures: Diameter 30 * height 27.5 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of ...
Metal
$493 / item
Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Touché E Tray by Mason editions. Dimensions: D 48 × 7 cm. Materials: iron and MDF. Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal rod that rest...
Iron
$493 / item
Myron Trivet, Black by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Myron Trivet - Black by Ivan Colominas Materia e Tavola Collection Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia Also Available: Bianco Michelangelo / Bianco Carrara The col...
Marble
$408 / item
Cotto Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché B tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotton, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...
Iron
$444 / item
Cotto Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché D tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rests...
Iron
$211 / item
Large Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pisara spoon by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax Dimensions: W 7-10 cm Also available in three sizes and a variety of woods This range of small sp...
Maple
$5,795 / set
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. In...
Marble
White Carafe and Cups Set by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
White carafe and cups set by Craig Barrow Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm - 6 x 5 x 5.5cm Volume approx.: 400ml - 50ml Variations: Black porcelain, ...
Porcelain
$649 / item
Guggenheim Square Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim square ashtray by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: W 19 x 16 x 3.5 Materials: Nero marquinia marble His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that marks ...
Marble
$408 / item
Guggenheim Round Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim round ashtray by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 3 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo marble His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that mar...
Marble
$408 / item
Taupe Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Touché B tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm. Materials: iron and MDF. Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal rod that ...
Iron
$2,380 / item
Bronze High Vase by Tipstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze high vase by Tipstudio Numbered Edition Dimensions: Ø 15 x 30 cm Materials: Slags, Statuario Bronze Weight: 10 kg Tipstudio, Imma Matera and Tommaso Lucarini, has chos...
Bronze
$462 / item
Touché Bois Ash Wood by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Touché Bois ash wood by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: ash wood, 24k matte gold rods A light metal rod that rests on the surface and then lifts up, al...
Iron
Set of 8 Alimenta Glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 alimenta glass by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 10 cm Materials: Food waste based material. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in product design from Po...
Other
Pair of Taupe Touché B Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché B trays by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal ro...
Iron
Pair of Taupe Touché B Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché B trays by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 47 × 6.7 cm. Materials: Iron and MDF. Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green. A light metal ...
Iron
$1,539 / set
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Candy Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the be...
Marble
Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Taupe Touché D trays by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod t...
Iron
$423 / item
Burgundy Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy touché C tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that r...
Iron
$637 / item
Fragments Tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments tray by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique piece Materials: Chipboard Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7 cm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. Theod...
Wood, Plywood
$198 / item
Medium Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Pino boxes by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Oak, natural oil wax Dimensions: D 9, W 9, H 5 / 9,5 / 14cm A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed ...
Oak
Set of 3 Porcelain Carafes with Lids by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 porcelain carafes with lids by Craig Barrow Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm Volume approximate: 400ml Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, internally glazed Variations: Black porcelain, black glaze. Black porcelain, nebular glaze. White porcelain, white glaze. White porcelain, nebular glaze. A set of porcelain carafe and shot cups concerted over numerous visits to the Swedish...
Porcelain
$330 / item
Porcelain Carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain carafe with Lid by Craig Barrow Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm Volume approximate: 400ml Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internall...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Pisara Spoons by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 pisara spoons by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Walnut, maple, natural oil wax Dimensions: W 7-10 cm Also available in three sizes and a variety of woods This range o...
Maple
$502Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Solid Silver Geometry Line Salt and Pepper Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 silver solid silver salt and pepper set of modern design. Created to be not only a useful object but also a decorative one. The salt is a silver ball with holes for the salt to ...
Silver
$757 / item
Large Alice Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large alice tray by Slow Design Dimensions: W 26 x H 34 cm Materials: Glass. Technique: Grisaille. Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size small. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Glass
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Child/Fruit Knife 072
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen child/fruit knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 072 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s C...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dinner Knife 014
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen dinner knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypres...
Sterling Silver
$649 / item
Small Alice Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Small alice tray by Slow Design Dimensions: W 19 x H 24 cm Materials: Glass. Technique: Grisaille. Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size large. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Glass
MODIGLIANI – Insulated Wine Cooler – Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$462 / item
MODIGLIANI – Wine Cooler – Dark cherry red
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$462 / item
MODIGLIANI – Wine Cooler – Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Steel, Stainless Steel