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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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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
Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chaise Sossego in solid Brazilian wood and natural straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chaise Sossego was created to offer moments of rest with elegance and authenticity. With its organic design and construction entirely in solid wood, it combines smooth, flowing l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
Handcrafted Sawtooth Dining Chair
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Solid English Ash 'Sawtooth' dining chair with a radical and robust signature design by James Torble.
As dining chairs are typically viewed from behind - these have a magnificent saw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Designed by Barlas Baylar for Terzani, the Atlantis chandelier is an iconic example of contemporary designer lighting. This sculptural chandelier is composed of hundreds of meters of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
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
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble
Size: 182.5 x 72.5 x 40.5 cm. - 71.86 x 28.5 x 15.9 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Modern Lounge Flock Sofa in Boucle Fabric Width 240 cm by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating,...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Zebra Ottoman Pouf with legs
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
This 4 legged sturdy ottoman pouf is made from the finest zebra hide of the South African savannah. This exotic piece is perfect for adding texture and depth to any space. The myster...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood
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
Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head"
Bruno Cassinari
Italy, 1970
Bronze Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base
Limited Edition 13/28
Excellent Condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone
Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine
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
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
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
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
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
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Jasper Pink & Brick - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
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 cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jasper Blue & Brown - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
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 cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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
IRIS round cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Ivy Branch Floor Lamp by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the beauty of climbing vines inside with our Ivy Branch Floor Lamp.
Sculptural and unconventional, this piece bends organically as it reaches up toward the sun. The warm and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
In Stock Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Charcoal Leather
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
This piece is in stock and ready to ship.
Charcoal Leather upholstery / plywood construction / premium Marigold leather cushioning / down en...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Down
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
Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Daisy Round Long fringe Pink Rose Velvet Deluxe Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it's a burst of comfort, positive energy, freedom, and happiness.
Elevate your home’s ambia...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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
Drapery Table made in Italy from Silver Traverte 63" diam designed by Yaniv Chen
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Known for his signature sense of nostalgia, designer Yaniv Chen shares the story behind the Drapery Table—an evocative piece carved in Italy from a single block of travertine. Produc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
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
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
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-cr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Foice marble side table merges the essence of the Neolithic age with mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Spalted Maple And Walnut Sculptural Coffee Table IN STOCK
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Rooted coffee table stands strong, made from spalted maple and walnut. We use dado joints,
joining woods in a way that marries strength and beauty. Each piece speaks its own trut...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the
Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative
energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Console Table, Walnut Wood and Polished Mirror Steel Limited Edition
Located in Ancona, Marche
Balanced between stability and movement, light yet sharp, dynamic and suspended—these adjectives best describe the sensation one feels when admiring the 'Lama Wood' console. It appea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
Large Swirl Murano Glass Pendant UFO Shape Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian one light Murano glass pendant with brass fittings. Satin glass with white swirl elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Fixture require...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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