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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$409 / 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
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
Set of 4 Porcelain Black Coffee Cups by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 porcelain black coffee cups by Cica Gomez Price for set of 4. Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 6 cm Materials: Porcelain Usual objects. My work is first driven by the search for ...
Porcelain
$319 / 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
Set of 4 Porcelain Blue Coffee Cups by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 porcelain blue coffee cups by Cica Gomez Price for set of 4. Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 6 cm Materials: porcelain Usual objects. My work is f...
Porcelain
$191 / 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
$198 / 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
$627 / 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
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
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
$447 / 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
$447 / 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
MADELEINE - Napkin Ring - Set di 2 Portatovaglioli - 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
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
Set of 4 modernist design sterling silver napkin rings hallmarked in 2012
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2012 by R. C. Phillips, this charming, Modernist design set of 4 Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are of different shapes, and all featu...
Sterling Silver
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
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange & 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 - 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
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
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cappuccino Beige
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
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Cedar Yellow
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 - Luna White
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
$523 / item
BOTERO - Large 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 - Large 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
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
SHERAZADE - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Amalfi Blue
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
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle with a square base, in matt gray and transparent Murano glass. The round-based cap h...
Murano Glass
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 - Cappuccino Beige
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 - 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
Strata Tray in Brazilian Quartzite by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
Experience the exquisite beauty and functionality of our razor-thin tray made from Brazilian quartzite. Add a touch of sophistication to your dining table, coffee table, or vanity. W...
Quartz
OMA tray in sandstone & limestone by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
The OMA tray is a sleek fusion of nature and design that brings a touch of Japanese Zen sensibility into your space. Crafted from carefully selected strips of sandstone and limestone...
Limestone, Sandstone
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
$825 / 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
$2,302 / 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
$476 / 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
$3,511 / item
Artemisia Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemisia marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 23.6 x 13.8 x 4.7 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia Please note that the Cibic pieces...
Marble
$2,302 / item
Bronze Vase by Tipstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze vase by Tipstudio Numbered Edition Dimensions: Ø30 x 13 cm Materials: Slags, Statuario Bronze Weight: 10 kg Tipstudio, Imma Matera and Tommaso Lucarini, has chosen to ...
Bronze
$395 / item
Taupe Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe 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 rest...
Iron
$732 / item
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory 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 of mater...
Marble
$1,465 / 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
$5,929 / 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
$476 / item
Bordeaux Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux 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
$409 / item
Sage Green Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green 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 tha...
Iron
$430 / item
Sage Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage green 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 tha...
Iron
$395 / item
Burgundy Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy touché a tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that r...
Iron
$395 / item
Cotto Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Touché A tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colours: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that rest...
Iron
$447 / item
Cotto Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux 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 r...
Iron
$476 / item
Petrol Green Touché E Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol 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 th...
Iron
$395 / item
Petrol Green Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green 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 th...
Iron
$430 / item
Petrol Green Touché C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green 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 ...
Iron
$395 / item
Burgundy Touché B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Burgundy 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 th...
Iron
$430 / item
Taupe Touché D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe 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