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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Modern Stripped Throw Pillows , Tan / Blue 14”x20"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Classic blue stripe pattern against a soft cream backdrop.
Perfect for layering on a sofa, armchair, or bed , a subtle yet striking addition to traditional, transitional, or modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Willow 19, Blown Glass with Metal Dome Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere.
Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, & Moss Agate Table Box, Vermeil Hinge, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, and Moss Agate Table Box with Vermeil Hinge, Circa 1970s
A refined and sculptural Italian table box dating to the 1970s, expertly composed of thr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Silver
Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch minimalism, this “M1” coffee table was designed by Hank Kwint and produced by Metaform in the Netherlands during the 1980s. Known for their elegant use of ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Square Bench by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined ottoman/bench by Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a finely turned hardwood frame with rich patina and a stretcher base for added stability and visual interest. The rectangular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Art Deco Style Modular Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sectional sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Style Leather Dining Chair In Green Ash Finish
By Yonoh Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Edward Stripe Canvas and Leather Nightstands by Made Goods
By Made Goods
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Edward Stripe Canvas and Leather Nightstands by Made Goods
Dimensions: 18" W x 18" D x 29" H
Drawer: 14" W x 15" D x 5" H
Shelf: 18" W x 18" D x 15" H
A striking pair of contemporary nightstands in the Edward style by Made Goods, showcasing bold navy and cream striped canvas wrapping with tailored tan leather trim and corner caps, brass ring pulls, and a neatly tailored silhouette. These distinctive pieces evoke the luxury and formality of vintage campaign furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
F. Thomas, "Jungle Paradise" – Colorful Haitian Naïve Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
F. Thomas, "Jungle" Paradise"—Colorful Haitian Naïve Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame, Haiti, Late 20th Century
Painting: 38" W x 28" H
Framed: 42" W x 31.5" H
A brilliantly composed a...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca 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
Shaped Oval Table In Solid Wood or Lacquered Base and Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Key features includes:
Base: The base is crafted from four curved plywood elements to create ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Customizable ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tea and Beverage Cart Crafted from Wood and Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a stylish wheeled tea cart that combines industrial and mid-century modern design, crafted beautifully from wood and glass. Its sleek lines and mobility make it a practical a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Shaped Black Ceramic Top/Walnut Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
India Modern Area Rugs - Wool and Silk Brown Ivory Taupe - 94259
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India Modern featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Silk and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Round Dining Table with Sculptural Base In Cherry Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Key features includes:
Base: The base in wood, lacquer or metal lacquer. visually appealing a...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca 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
136" Wide - L-Shape Modular Sofa
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious fabrics.
All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring suspension. The seat and back cushions f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
8'x10' Grotto Blue Hand Knotted Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Alcove Linear Sofa With Fringe Detail In Chocolate Alpaca Velvet
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
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Round Dining Table with Sculptural Base In Sea Blue Lacquer Wood & Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Key features includes:
Base: The base in wood, lacquer or metal lacquer. visually appealing a...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The solid oak frame has been expertly restored—stripped back to the original wood and finished with a natural oil that highlights the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Alcove Armchair & Ottoman Set In Alpaca Honey Velvet w/ Fringe Detailing
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
Hexagonal Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon - three available
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hexagonal ottoman designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Heritage-Henredon collaboration. Features a mahogany base with faceted feet and carved Taliesin detailing, topped with a so...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Framed Photograph of Olympic Swimmer John Sauerland by Bruce Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking black and white photogravure by Bruce Weber, printed in 1988, captures a quiet, sculptural moment from his celebrated series on athletes from the 1983 Summer Olympics. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Black Limestone Entretoise Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large honed black limestone Entretoise™ coffee table by Design Frères®.
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Isla Del Sol Puerto Rican heavy stoneware round planter. It depicts a light pearly and brick color planter. It is adorned with four rows of large circles alternated by thr...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke chandelier, inspired by the organic forms and textured finishes reminiscent of Giacometti's plaster work, features an evocative design frame. With 16 opaline glass diffu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Charles Rennie Mackintosh “309 Ingram” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Lovely set of 8 black stained Charles Rennie Mackintosh “Ingram” dining chairs for Cassina. Each chair is signed underneath. Seat fabric is grey leather.
Please note this model is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back & Fringe Detailing, Honey Velvet
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
Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Category
1990s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vases with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1900s, Art Nouveau Pair of Mahogany Nightstands with Marble top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Art Nouveau pair of nightstands with marquetry inlays in walnut, bronze handles, restored and polished to wax.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Large White Shaped Onyx Bowl Or Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Offered for sale is a large and exquisite hand-carved onyx bowl, polished to a refined luster and natural elegance. This sculptural piece features bands of translucent and semi-opag...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set Of 13 Rambouillet Faiencerie De Gien Dog Hunt Dessert Luncheon Plates
By Gien
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 13 Rambouillet pattern by Faiencerie de Gien hunt luncheon plates with various dogs and game scenes on a brown leafy background. The plates include:
(3) Pheasant
(2) Labrador...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
French Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset
Located in Austin, TX
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. An icon of style and good taste; a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Mic...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Small Size Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Small Size Planter. It depicts a heavy round white painted stoneware’s planter decorated with th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
"Great Substance/OneTaste" 2025, A Large Abstract Painting by Lowell Boyers
Located in New York, NY
GREAT SUBSTANCE / ONE TASTE (2025) by Lowell Boyers is a lush, immersive vertical composition that radiates vitality and painterly elegance. The large canvas is richly layered with v...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Framed Photograph of Olympic Decathlete Mike Storm by Bruce Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Printed in 1988, this black and white photogravure by Bruce Weber comes from his evocative series of portraits of athletes from the 1983 Summer Olympics. The subject, Olympic decathl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in Blackened Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Flash 6 Wall Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black Cable
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Flash 6 / Wall Light System
by Davide Groppi
The 9 mm wide stainless steel strip runs 6 meters in length. The ideal solution for direct illumination of spaces with very high ceilin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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