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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 - Napkin Ring - Set di 2 Portatovaglioli - 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
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Pietra Grey & Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Luna White & Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...
Hide, Leather
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Grey Stone
Located in Torino, IT
A unique take on an everyday object, this exquisite napkin holder elevates any table setting with its charm and visual balance. The piece is made using woven leather to create a func...
Hide, Leather
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Agave Green
Located in Torino, IT
A unique take on an everyday object, this exquisite napkin holder elevates any table setting with its charm and visual balance. The piece is made using woven leather to create a func...
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Hide, Leather
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Pietra Grey
Located in Torino, IT
Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...
Hide, Leather
MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set of 2 Napkin Rings - Cedar Yellow
Located in Torino, IT
The minimally designed napkin holder lends a striking accent to modern or classic tables. The simple silhouette is made of stainless steel, partially covered with exclusive Foglizzo ...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$445 / item
BOTERO - Medium Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
BOTERO- Medium Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
Hide, Leather
HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Cappuccino Beige & Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Amalfi Blue & Luna White
Located in Torino, IT
A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
MADELEINE - Napking Ring - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange
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, Steel, Stainless Steel
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 - 21st Century Verde Guatemala and Brass Hexagonal Underplate
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The “Brass” underplates, entirely made of Verde Guatemala marble, are exclusive underplates embellished with a brass tab that runs along the object from one end to the other, giving ...
Marble
$810 / item
Lava Tray by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava Tray by Slow Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 1 x W 26 x H 34 cm. Materials: Glass and pigments. Our mirrors are handmade one by one. This means that each mirror and tray is...
Glass
$2,260 / 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
$468 / item
Myron Trivet, White by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Myron Trivet - White by Ivan Colominas Materia e Tavola Collection Dimensions: 25 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo Also Available: Nero Marquinia. The collection is a t...
Marble
$388 / 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
$1,438 / set
Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty ...
Marble
$5,821 / item
Set of 2 Onyx Twosidestory Bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set 2 Onyx 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. ...
Marble
Set of 4 Alimenta Glass by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 Pol...
Other
$313 / 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
$730 / item
Polly Jean Small Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polly Jean small tray by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 9 cm H 2.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished and off white bronze fini...
Bronze
$730 / item
Polly Jean Small Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polly Jean small tray by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 9 cm H 2.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark and off white bronze fini...
Bronze
$1,004 / set
Set of 2 Duck Trays Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 duck trays big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60 / W60 / H10 CM Materials: Fiber Concrete The Duck ser...
Concrete
$188 / item
Unique Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Glass
Set of 2 Unique Carafe and Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique carafe and glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Carafe: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Glass: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown gla...
Glass
$182 / item
Plate 4 Barro Dining by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Plate 4 bowl barro dining by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter ...
Ceramic
$188 / 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
$200 / 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
$188 / item
Small Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small 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
$195 / item
Medium Pisara Spoon by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium 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 ...
Maple
$616 / 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