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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Shapes Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Shapes Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. The cone portion has a directional light and the glass globe prov...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
By Paulo Antunes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa stands out with its distinctive combination of geometric shapes. Upholstered in smooth velvet fabric and designed with plush, padded seats, it offers unparalleled comfort. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

94.5" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Abstract Textural White & Apricot Hue
Located in New York, NY
This striking Murano glass vase is a modernist marvel, hand-blown in textured layers of white and apricot shades with abstract fluidity. Designed in Italy, this vase merges contempor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Butterfly Garden Ice Bucket by Emilia Castillo – Silverplate, Jasper & Turquoise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This enchanting ice bucket by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo captures the whimsy of nature with its sculptural butterfly and vine motif. Crafted in silver plate, the pie...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced by Ameublement N.F. in France in the 1950s to 1960s, attributable by a label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet w...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
ErgoLift Armchair Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Customizable Two-Tone Sideboard: High Gloss Greige Lacquer & Rich Eucalyptus
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard makes a solid statement with its compelling presence and geometric design, ideal for interiors that prioritize structured and intentional aesthetics. Featuring rigorou...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Platea Coffee Table-Composition Of Interconnected Six Cubes In Matte Walnut
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, Walnut

Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa in Luce width black leather
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely supple black leather, thick, durable, will wear like a baseball mitt. This couch has been vital and at the top of decorators lists for a decade, because of how comfortable ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Monotone Blue Velvet & Fringe Base
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

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

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Romeo Rega Style Chrome Brass & Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th Century chrome and brass cocktail table in the style of Romeo Rega featuring chrome balusters with brass accents.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Dandy California King Size Bed Offered In Moss Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" California King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, 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

Ripple Armchair – Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
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

Art Deco Style Vendome Bed: Scalloped Mohair Velvet Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Vendome bed is a regal masterpiece, boasting a charming headboard adorned with exquisite handcrafted deep channel tufting, reminiscent of lustrous pearls. This majestic piece not...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

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

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Burnt Orange 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

Polished Italian Brass Luggage Cart, The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, C. 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Polished Brass Luggage Cart from The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Italian-Made, circa 1980s An iconic example of late 20th-century hospitality design, this polished brass luggage car...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Bench Featuring Two-Tone Design In Velvet & Lacquered Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It's an upholstered bench featuring a striking two-tone design. The top cushion is a rich, dark teal velvet, offering a plush and inviting surface. Below the top cushion, the body of...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Coffee Table with Amorphous Shape, Crafted from Wood with Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary coffee table is a true work of art, distinguished by its captivating amorphous shape that defies conventional geometry, creating a fluid and organic silhouette. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Pin Up Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category

2010s 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

Echo III Slender Side Table in Penny Red Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Side Table in Penny Red by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin W 12.5" x L 12.5" x H 17.5" W 31.75 x H 31.75 x L 50.8 cm Like its predecessor...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

AllSew 48" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier Designed by RBW Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites. Made in Uni...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Dansk Mezza Filigrana Glass Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage blown glass vase in the "Mezza Filigrana" design by Dansk. Beautiful design of orange and blue swirls. Original sticker is still attached.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable Curvilinear Credenza in High-Gloss Red Lacquer & Metal Base
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

Metal

"Duroc" Plaster of Paris Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Duroc Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, featuring a three-arm design and six concealed uplights, harmonizes elegance and versatility. This chandelier complements both moder...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Velvet with an Upholstered Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This generously proportioned modular sofa offers exceptional versatility and comfort through its thoughtfully designed components, all seamlessly upholstered in a cohesive material. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory 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

Set of Six Designer Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs, two arm and four side chairs. Commercial grade. Arm chairs are 23.5" wide and 22.5" deep.
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Console with Brutalist Organic Silhouette, Plaster/Carved Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptional console table is a true statement piece, distinguished by its unique and sculptural form. It is masterfully constructed from stacked irregular pieces of wood, an inn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Gray Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, black steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, gray leather upholstery. Made in Italy by Zanotta ottoman: 25.6"...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier Designed by RBW Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary lounge chair esthetic is reminiscent of the sinuous forms and clean and neutral lines of classical architecture. It envelo...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Modernist Dove Grey Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24-Karat Gold Bands
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice centuries renowned for superlative glass production. Each lamp has three vertic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Egoa Armchairs by Josep Mora for Stua, Spain, 2008
By STUA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and modern pair of Egoa armchairs, designed by Josep Mora for STUA, made in Spain in 2008. These contemporary chairs feature a sculptural seat and backrest in white lacquered...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Vase Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens Open Mind
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant Art Glass Vase Open Minds cat face design for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien . This is a medium sized version of the vase, stands at 6.25 inches t...
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Wooden Bar Cabinet with Glass & Marble Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This a modern bar cabinet that redefines simplicity. Its elegant design features a thoughtful combination of transparent glass and subtle marble accents, creating an open, airy feel....
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han. Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired by brutalism, and Joseph Albers studies on the interactions of colors. The entire process of creating this wall hanging...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hugs Sculptural Small Sofa In Deep Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Primitive Cast Brass Console Featuring Romano Travertine Top & Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Nature’s forms, materials and textures are immortalized in striking fashion in this piece. The structure is molded in brass casting from magnolia tree branches, providing function to...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
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

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet

Vintage Greg Sheres Italian Mahogany Verite Collection Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Greg Sheres Italian mahogany verite collection chest of drawers cabinet. This is a wonderful free standing cabinet featuring a jaw dropping Italian mahogany wood constructi...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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