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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Vintage English Painted Low Table with Butterfly Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wooden English hexagonal coffee or end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage butterflies. The density of these illustrations glows...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Vintage English Painted Side Table with Fish Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wooden English oblong end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the sa...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
Steel
Flora Floor Lamp by J.M. Szymanski, Hand-Blown Glass & Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a link between nature and the built envir...
Steel
Pair of Naomi Nightstands – Contemporary Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Naomi Nightstands combine soft, sculptural lines with the natural beauty of wood, creating a refined and contemporary presence for the bedroom. Designed and handcrafted in Portu...
Oak, Walnut
English Painted Nesting Tables with Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Three wooden nesting tables have been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the satin b...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Sherrill Furniture Traditional Safari Jungle Animal Print Club Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage Sherrill furniture armchair features a plush, overstuffed club design characterized by a gently arched backrest and thick, roll...
Fabric, Hardwood
Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s
By Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look. Designer v...
Steel
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
Chrome
Contemporary Velvet Sculptural Armchair with Spherical Feet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a masterclass in modernist sculptural design. Defined by its enveloping proportions and sweeping, continuous curves, this piece commands attention in any space. Its ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Shino Vessel by Jason Fox, Hand-Crafted Ceramic, Modern Design, Los Angeles
Located in Burbank, CA
Shino Vessel by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art History as...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Tigers Eye Brown and Blue Stripes Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Small Lucite Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
One Small Lucite Side Table with beveled lucite top. Larger matching table seen in last picture also available.
Metal, Nickel
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Minimalist Solid Oak Bedside Tables Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship through clean lines, balanced proportions, and the natural beauty of oak. This ...
Oak
$4,791 / item
Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A variation, in larger proportions, of our K series handcrafted nightstands or end tables. Our drawer nightstands - or end tables are handcrafted from premium English quarter-sawn o...
Oak, Black Walnut
Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Tsuki Bench combines soft, sculptural lines with the timeless warmth of solid oak or walnut, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with understated elegance. Fully uphol...
Fabric, Oak
55 Pc Taitu Palladio Emilio Bergamin Architectural Brick China Dinner Service
By Taitu
Located in Dayton, OH
#50607 Vintage Taitù Palladio porcelain dinnerware set designed by Italian designer Emilio Bergamin, featuring a distinct red and gray architectural brick and classical scroll motif...
Porcelain
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Oak Bedside Tables with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of oak shaped by time, gesture, and care. This pair of Kasumi Nightstands is handcrafted in oak veneer and defined by a sculptural prese...
Oak
Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Asa Bench combines sculptural simplicity with everyday comfort, balancing the warmth of solid walnut with the softness of premium upholstery. Its clean architectural lines and re...
Walnut
Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches
By Jim Budish 1
Located in Troy, MI
Jim Budish "Chauncey" USA circa 2002 A monumental bronze sculpture by American artist Jim Budish Stylized rabbit form with dramatically elongated ears standing 64 inches tall, rend...
Bronze
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Walnut Bedside Tables with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of walnut shaped by time, gesture, and care. This pair of Kasumi Nightstands is handcrafted in walnut veneer and defined by a sculptural...
Walnut
Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, thoughtfully crafted to blend traditional Moroccan tribal motifs with modern minimalist design. Hand-woven from premium ...
Wool
Bertu Stool, Boca Modern Counter Stool with Boucle Seat, Natural Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...
Maple
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Portuguese Kitchen Tile Mural "Fruit Bowl" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "FRUIT BOWL" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 41.3"W X 35.4"H (105cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal Production...
Ceramic, Paint
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “Thumbprint” bowl or vide-poche, made in Spain. One of Peretti’s mos...
Sterling Silver
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form c...
Upholstery
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Counter Stool with Sheepskin, Caramel White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. It is finished with a beautiful caramel colored commercial grade fi...
Oak
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Ikat Area Rug with Venetian Shell Motifs in Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this hand-knotted modern wool rug, featuring an intricate fusion of classical Italian Renaissance shell motifs and traditional Ikat textile art. Set against a...
Wool
Contemporary Vibrant Oushak-Style Hand-Knotted Turquoise & Jewel-Tone Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring joyful luxury and artistic elegance to your space with this stunning contemporary Oushak-style area rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this piece features a brilliant turquoi...
Wool
Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Oak, Mohair
MOMA Sculptural Slice Bowl by Peter Hewitt Museum of Modern Art
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The MoMA Slice Bowl is a clever ceramic fruit dish designed by Peter Hewitt in 2017 for the Museum of Modern Art. It uses an optical illusion to look like the cross-section of a trad...
Ceramic
X Deck DJ Console by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X Deck is a sculptural DJ console from Slash Objects' X Series of mixed-metal furniture, designed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten. Each piece is handmade to order by luxury furnitur...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,194 / item
Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Hibi Bench combines sculptural simplicity with the inviting softness of sheepskin upholstery, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with timeless craftsmanship. Its clea...
Fabric, Oak
XS Deck - Home Music Console in Polished Stainless Steel and Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XS Deck by Slash Objects is a sculptural Home Music Console from the studio's X Series of mixed-metal pieces, designed for a refined, single-turntable setup that sits elegantly a...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Contemporary Two-Drawer Nightstands In Custom RAL & Marble Finishes
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of contemporary nightstands combines rich Bordeaux lacquer with luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, creating a refined balance between sculptural simplicity and timeles...
Marble
XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...
Stainless Steel
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Brown Leather Dining Chairs for Cassina - Set of Six
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Cab 413 brown leather dining or side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Italy, 1990s. “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much c...
Leather
Italian Vintage Tole-Painted Sunflower Wall Sconce, 1960s Wrought Iron
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage sunflower motif tole-painted wall sconce sprouting stylized flowers lit by three candelabra-base bulbs for ambient lighting. The linear wrought iron fixture has a mod...
Metal
Contemporary Hand-Woven Modernist Abstract Wool Rug in Muted Pastel Color Block
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, designed as a piece of functional textile art. Featuring a sophisticated, post-modern geometric patchwork layout, this p...
Wool
$1,600 / set
Pair 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 1970s hand blown glass Murano sconces.
Steel
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Area Rug in Soft Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary take on classic Turkish design. Hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of fine wool and luminous silk, this Modern Oushak style area ...
Wool
Pair of Dome Pendant Lights by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Pendant Lights in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x...
Steel
Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Armadillo Butter Dish with Malachite, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and highly sculptural vintage covered butter dish by renowned Mexican designer and silversmith Emilia Castillo, conceived in the whimsical form of an armadillo and han...
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original LC1 Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret and C. Perriand. Italy, Cassina, (1928). The iconic armchair uses a chrome-plated frame with back- and seat-cover uphol...
Cowhide
$388Sale Price|20% Off
5'x5' Camel Brown Undyed Wool Vertical Stripes Design Hand Loomed Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Camel Brown, Undyed Natural Wool, Vertical Stripes Design with Salt and Pepper Effect, Hand Loomed, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Wool
Pair of Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt Lounge or Slipper Chairs, 2000s
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of Christian Liaigre lounge or slipper chairs for Holly Hunt. Tailored square form with a slightly flared back, curved arms, loose seat cushions, and a full skirt. Dark tapered ...
Upholstery
Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Petali' dining chair, created by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, was conceived with the idea of creating an enveloping backrest, as though petals suspended in the air formed a ...
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$18,933 / set
Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Modular sofa group, designed by Hans Hopfer. Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Beautiful large modular sofa with a mixture of components, hand-sewn rolled edge, quilted seat and back cu...
Wool, Velvet
Tigers Eye Blue and Burgundy Stripes Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
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...
Cotton, Velvet
X Armoire in Polished Stainless Steel and Brass by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X Armoire by Slash Objects, designed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten, is a sculptural bar cabinet built on the interplay of reflection, concealment, and material contrast. Its monol...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural three-legged dining chair is defined by the contrast between its tactile upholstered body and continuous solid walnut rear spine. Rising from the floor, the tapered t...
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Wool Area Rug in Warm Camel Neutral
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Moroccan Style Wool Area Rug, offering a refined, contemporary spin on classic North African design motifs. Handcrafted with a dense, plush wool p...
Wool
Industrial Aluminum Bar Stools by Joan Casas i Ortinez for Indecasa, Spain
By Joan Casas Y Ortinez, Indecasa
Located in Doylestown, PA
Set of three industrial aluminum bar stools by Joan Casas i Ortinez for Indecasa, Barcelona, Spain. Ultra sleek set of iconic, sought after stool...
Aluminum
Sam Francis Signed Limited Edition Large Fine Art Lithograph Print Green Buddha
By Sam Francis
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, absolutely gorgeous, riveting large lithograph print in colors by renowned California/American artist/painter/printmaker Sam Francis (1923-1994) who was famous for his A...
Paper
Sculptural Coffee Table by Kengo Kuma in Natural Oak Plywood
By Kengo Kuma
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a continuous loop of premium oak plywood, this sculptural coffee table embodies the philosophy of the internationally recognized architect and scholar Kengo Kuma who pri...
Wood
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Queen-Size Architectural Platform Bed with Extended Botanical Tapestry Headboard
Located in New York, NY
Defined by its expansive architectural silhouette, this fully upholstered platform bed features a smooth, extended headboard framed by substantial outer returns. The headboard face i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum