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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Mushroom Ottoman in Mid Century Vintage Fabric - Brown and Yellow Circles
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in vintage mid century fabric. Fabric is a synthetic material with a bold pattern of brown circles with yellow stripes. Perfect for ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture chaise lounge / day bed / fainting couch / settee. Features a tufted diamond upholstery with rolled arms, supported by turned walnut legs with brass castors. Dime...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Middle Eastern saddle seat lounge chair. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring a teak chain link style sling seat, acanthus carved arms, and Fleur de lis accents. Made an...
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette and continuous curved backrest, creating an elegant architectural profile that feels both timeless and contemporary. The softl...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-Century Bruno Rey Stackable Dining Chair, Cherry Stained Beech, 1971
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Counter Stool With Backrest, Sheepskin, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Sheepskin Counter Stool with Backrest - The Cicely are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. These stools are modern and architectural with a comfortable s...
Oak
Sculptural Open-Back Dining Chair with Curved Arms and Tailored Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is defined by a sculptural open-back silhouette and a continuous, embracing form that integrates the backrest and armrests into a single architectural ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Extra Deep Modular Sectional Sofa in Custom Velvet, Contemporary Geometric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed as a study in volume and proportion, this fully upholstered sectional sofa balances sculptural presence with deep, enveloping comfort. Its modular configuration forms a cont...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$16,346 / item
Curved Couture Velvet Sofa with Silk Fringes By Munna
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural curved sofa is defined by a continuous, enveloping back and integrated arms, forming a strong yet inviting architectural silhouette. Upholstered in plush velvet, the ...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary sofa defined by a continuous curved backrest and an extended seat designed for both conversation and relaxed lounging. The high back wraps around the sitter, creating a ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
MacKenzie-Childs Pearlescent “Fantasy Fish” Accent Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
If a shimmering mermaid were suddenly spun around and turned into a chair by a wicked, maniacal sea witch (apologies, Ursula), this would be it. The messages “Dreams of a Sea King” a...
Upholstery, Maple, Paint
Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional and rare set of six labeled "Stiletto" dining chairs designed by Holly Hunt. The set is comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are constructed in ...
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Sloane Sofa Maple Ebony Base
Located in Clifton, NJ
the Sloane Sofa is Vladimir Kagan’s symmetrical interpretation of his iconic sweeping curves. Its crescent‑shaped silhouette encourages conversation and creates a sculptural presence...
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$13,658 / item
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Marron
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Dhogar col. 023 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Leather col. Sequoia 027 (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
Moss Modular Sofa C005 & ottoman - Nubuck col. Sage (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Moss Modular Sofa C003 - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Moss Modular Sofa C002 & ottoman - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
$6,358 / item
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Walnut
Medium 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a ben...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a benc...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
Ripple Chair No. 1 by Sidani Design, Bouclé Upholstery, Walnut Legs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ripple Chair No. 1 is an upholstered seating piece defined by continuity of form and restrained architectural detail. Designed as part of the Ripple colle...
Upholstery, Wood
Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Leather Sequoia col. Camel (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Mushroom Ottoman in Sequoia Wool Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sequoia" fabric is in the olive green color family with textured tan dots throughout. Perfect for usi...
Wool, Polyester
Moss Modular C006 (Armchair & Ottoman)-Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Coating
$1,800 / item
Counter Stool Fox in Abaca 00
Located in Kyiv, UA
The "Fox" counter stool merges modern minimalism with a playful nod to nature. Its defining feature—a single cylindrical rear leg evocative of a fox’s tail—adds a subtle yet distinct...
Metal
Armchair, Designer Furniture, Lounge Chair for Commercial Space - Sumo
Located in Kyiv, UA
Our modern sculptural accent chair—a bold fusion of contemporary design and cozy comfort. Its flowing, organic silhouette turns functional seating into art you can sit on, making it ...
Fabric, Plywood
Peacock Armchair made of crumpled sheets of felt in Green by Dror for Cappellini
By Dror Benshetrit, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Power to ideas! With the Peacock armchair, Dror Studio in New York makes a strong statement: this exuberant armchair made of rippled folds of felt fabric is eye-catching; with sinuou...
Metal
Bertu Stools, Chile Modern Black Counter Stool, Black Leather, Red Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Black Chile Counter Stool in Black Leather are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stools are chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thi...
Oak
French brutalist wrought iron alcantara set of 6 chairs 1990
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique set of six chairs created in the early 1990s by a french designer and blacksmith. This ensemble strongly reflects the surrealist legacy characteristic of this period, where fa...
Iron
Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Vino armchair is an exclusive piece, created from leftover premium wood from other projects. With a design that combines softness and clean lines, it elegantly explores the flexi...
Leather, Hardwood
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream 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...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$7,685 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...
Fabric
$18,975 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...
Fabric
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Jade Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Jade" colored fabric is a grayish green-blue color with large textured dots in a darker hue throughou...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$6,645 / item
Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern Sofa exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic and ...
Fabric
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form. Stamped with the C...
Chrome, Steel
Large 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a benc...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
Pair of MOD Space Age Louis Sognot Style Brass Bar Stools
By Louis Sognot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of 1970's MOD brass Louis Sognot Style bar stools with cream colored leather seats. Bent tubular brass frames with 14.25" high footrests. In original condition with visi...
Brass
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Denim Blue 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...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Vintage Modern James David Sling Sofa w/Brown Wide Wale Corduroy Chrome Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern James David Inc. sling sofa composed of a chrome & steel frame, original brown wide wale corduroy fabric upholstered on loose zippered foam seat & bac...
Steel, Chrome
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ripple Armchair The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythms of water and air — vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars, and sculpted silence. Its carved wooden base anchors the ...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,654 / item
Perícia lounge chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERíCIA LOUNGECHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair has an elegant shape with curved edges making this a centrepiece for any living space. Available in customers own choice of ...
Fabric
The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex
By Yaacov Kaufman, Arflex
Located in Toronto, ON
The ‘virgola’ chair was designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex and made in 1991. This chair is named after its shape ‘virgola’ which translates to ‘comma’. This iconic shape is both b...
Chrome
Scandia Nett Swivel Lounge Chair by Fjord Fiesta with Swivel Base
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Scandia Nett Swivel / Easy Chair by Hans Brattrud Swivel chair in laminated lacquered oak or walnut, fully coloured veneer or with light edges. Satin chrome or black swivel base. M...
Metal
$780Sale Price|40% Off
Vladimir Kagan Style Tuffed Dunkirk Right Arm Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dunkirk Right Arm Facing Chaise from Century Furniture. It features a low-profile design with a tufted seat, a single arm on the right (when facing), and a contemporary, textured hea...
Cotton, Wood
Moss Modular Sofa C002 & ottoman - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Pink Dot - Small Dots
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...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$395 / item
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...
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$10,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Maresias Modular Sofa by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Maresias Sofa is a contemporary Brazilian modular seating system defined by its architectural wooden base and deliberately low, horizontal proportions. Designed as a platform for...
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Dining Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Cicely Dining Stool in Sheepskin is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Sheepskin, Oak
Sculptural Low Totem Bench in Patinated Bronze, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Low Totem Bench is conceived as a grounded sculptural object rather than a conventional seating form. Reduced to its essential mass, the bench presents a continuous monolithic vo...
Composition
French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Metal, Chrome
Olive Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery and Walnut Plinth In Matte Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A continuous sculptural arc defined by disciplined tailoring and material contrast. The sofa’s enveloping curved silhouette creates a composed seating landscape, balancing presence ...
Velvet, Wood
Carimate Chair in Black designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c. 1970s
Located in Denver, CO
In the original gloss black painted wood finish, the woven papercord seat is also original to the chair with no breaks. The chair is a single item, in great condition. There is minor...
Papercord, Hardwood
Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...
Velvet, Wood
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