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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Arouca Table Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Arouca Table Light
Arouca Table Light
$1,094 / item
Modern Scala Luxury Polished Parchment Cocktail Table - The Sphere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Scala Luxury Polished Parchment Cocktail Table - The Sphere.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin, Ebony

JASPER, GEMMA & AMETISTA Set of 3 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows Blue and Brown
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

French Midcentury Carved Stone Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous vintage French dining table of circa 1970, carved from a unique block of Moroccan marble populated by the fossilized remains of a variety of marine life. Dagger-shaped belem...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Collectible Style Armchair in Mongolian Faux Fur By Sidani Design
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...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood

Illusion 90 Degree Corner Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Organic Modern Two Seater Sofa in Terracotta Velvety Jacquard w Abstract Motifs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern sofa has a soft and inviting aesthetic, comprised of multiple rounded, oversized cushions that form the seat, back, and armrests. Upholstered in rich textured fabrics, th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Red Velvet With Custom Lacquer Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair is a study in sleek, minimalist design. Its lacquered wooden frame offers a smooth, clean finish, while the gently curved backrest provides ergonomic support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

10'1"x14' Rose Pink Modern Plain Decor Box Design Loomed Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Soft to Touch, Loomed Knotted, Luxurious Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Dr. Hermann Rorschach Psychodiagnostics (First Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Early printing of the famed Rorschach test, complete with ten standardized inkblot cards, in its original cardboard portfolio.8vo (7” x 9.75”), 10 cards on heavy stock, 5 in b/w, 5 w...
Category

1920s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Ban Contemporary Round Dining Table in Black Walnut and Steel by Autonomous
Located in Victoria, BC
The Ban Round Table is a contemporary dining table that merges sculptural steel with the natural beauty of solid wood. Designed by award-winning designer Kirk Van Ludwig, this piece ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jay Strongwater Tiger Lily & Bees Enamel Swarovski Crystal Picture Photo Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Jay Strongwater enameled brass picture frame and miniature floral print. Rectangular frame trimmed with swirling vines and enameled tiger lily blossom and bee studded with blue and g...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Dining Table w/ Custom Lacquered Iron Base by Carlesi Tonelli Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Forma table by Carlo Colombo for Riva 1920 is a striking piece that exemplifies contemporary design and expert craftsmanship. Key features: Design and Designer: The Forma table...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Handcrafted English Side Drink Table, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English oak and walnut side table. The top surface has a pillowed ripple turned underside and the base a superb cushion rounded rim taper asce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Red Over Black III Abstract Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool Rug by David Johnson
By David Stephen Johnson
Located in New York, NY
The first in a debut collection by the abstract expressionist David Stephen Johnson. From his heralded piece Red Over Black III. Hand-knotted from the most luxurious Himalayan wool, ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

SET Lacar Medium Silver Alpaca , Cream Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket & Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Lacar Collection Medium Tray Lacar 61 × 31 cm (24 × 12.2 in) Medium Champagne Bucket Lacar 36 × 19 cm (14.2 × 7.5 in) In the vast beauty of Argentine Patagonia, Lake Lácar inspires...
Category

2010s South American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

4.8x12 ft Purple Hallway Rug, Handmade Corridor Rug, Stair Runner, Kitchen Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1660s Turkish Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Champagne Glass or Stem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver champagne glass. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a 5 fl oz. bowl Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20...
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Opala Horizon Blue Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Modern Side Table Desk Bronze Cream Steel Parchment Hand stitched Suede Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 13 J.M. Szymanski d. 2025 This versatile side table, which can also shift effortlessly from side table to desk, features a bronze patinated steel frame paired with a hand ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Clear Color Flowers, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 24-carat gold leaf fleck and clear inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The Fixture req...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cocktail End Table Modern Circular Round Minimalist Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even say it...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This circa 1970 French travertine square end/side table has a clean and modern look yet one that is warm and approachable for all of your entertaining needs. The raw edges of the bei...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel

Mari Blue Gray Calming Hues Hand Woven Hand Knotted Textured Plush Merino Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A calming reflection of the lakeside skies with pleasing color choices and textural details all created meticulously by expert artisans is what Mari Throw is all about. Modern harmon...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

White and Brass Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum sh...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Blush Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Tiled Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut

Tiled Mirror
Tiled Mirror
$1,427 / item
Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Mid-Century Style Dining Chair In Walnut with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is a refined expression of minimalist design. The walnut wood frame showcases a smooth, natural finish, while the gently curved backrest ensures both s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tall Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Tenfold Linear Pendant Light 3TA 45", chromate finish, brutalist, chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD LINEAR PENDANT 3TA 45INCH in IRIDESCENT CHROMATE FINISH by Luft Tanaka Studio 45inch(as shown): 45 x 15 x 11.25"h / 114 x 38 x 29cm h. Dimensions can be customized. Also a...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Sideboard With Rounded Edges In High Gloss Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bolha Armchair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Armchair
Bolha Armchair
$7,374 / item
Turquoise Dark Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Green with Beige and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 tiger pictorial rug has been particularly inspired by a mid-century Indian depiction of the tiger-skin rug style. On the Design: Keen eyes will ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Maple

Fornasetti Atelier Ceramic Tray Decorated with An Owl
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti 'Civetta' Owl Ceramic Dish with 'Merci' Motif A charming example of the playful wit and surrealist elegance that defines the Fornasetti Atelier. This 21st-century rectang...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Down

Christian Dior Interior Collection Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Christian Dior Paris sterling silver photo frame designed from the Dior Interior Collection. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1980. This tall, rec...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Luxury Green Giraffe Console Table with Granite Top - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This Giraffe console table is made with a bright green powder coated steel frame and a striking granite stone top. Each table is handmade and each piece of granite is carefully sele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Steel

Candelabra by Sandra Kravitz for Rosenthal, "Tree of Light " Menorah
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mixed metal Jewish themed candelabra, designed by Sandra Kravitz presented by the Jacob Rosenthal Collection. The bottom is stamped Rosenthal and Sandra Kravitz.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Wall Lamp in Brass and Silk from Josef Frank, 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Wall lamp from Josef Frank, made in the 1930's of brass construction, with two curved arms. Each arm with the original fixture, Similar models from this lamp were used among other p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Siro Brown & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Siro Throw is a timeless contemporary piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

1980s, Halogen Floor Lamp , Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An Italian floor lamp from the 1980s, finished in white pearlescent lacquer with brass details. Designed with two adjustable halogen light sources, this piece combines elegance and f...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

PENSEE L Pendant
PENSEE L Pendant
$590 / item
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

Marcello Furlan Murano Art Glass Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking work of Murano artistry, this stunning picture frame was designed by Marcello Furlan for L.I.P. and handcrafted in Italy in 1989. Sculpted from richly hued amethy...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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