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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Modern Beige Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa with Throw Pillows
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Beige Fabric Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with three throw pillows. 28" H x 93" W x 46" D; seat: 20" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.
Upholstery
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boot Stool makes furniture a friend. Inspired by toys and figurines, this stool or low table is the happy companion to a space. Marmar Studio is a furniture and object design p...
Hardwood
Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra. Armless version with casters and adjustable height very minimalist design. Great task chairs. Labeled Vitra. Ma...
Aluminum, Steel
Holly Hunt Mesa Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet, 2000s
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Holly Hunt Mesa Sofa upholstered in a rich chocolate brown velvet. This iconic design is known for its sculptural, low-profile form with a continuous curved back and seat ...
Velvet
$2,402 / item
Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A piece to touch it. The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...
Cedar
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Élitis Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sori Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its sculptural form combines generous proportions with a refined sens...
Upholstery
Modern Sectional, Cloud Modern Sectional, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Sectional, Cloud modern sectional, craft associates. This modern cloud sectional sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts ha...
Mohair, Hardwood, Walnut
1987 Modern Tuxedo Style Sofa by Thomasville Navy, Gray, Red, & Lavender Striped
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Modern tuxedo style sofa by Thomasville with navy, gray, lavender, & red, (might even have some black & pink) striped upholstery on 3 loose zippered foam & poly sea...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom one arm sofa with down wrapped cushions In stock ready for immediate shipping showroom samples, reflects discounted price, we offer custom in any...
Fabric
Customizable Counter Height Stool with Black Finish and Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish and black fabric upholstery. The Ura counter stool showcases a harmoniou...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Large Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
Fabric, Rattan
Customizable Teak Wood Dining Room Chair with Beige Fabric, Nowe Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe teak wood dining room chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with beige fabric. The Nowe teak wood dining room chair, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, blends conte...
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Ripple Armchair Reflecting Contemporary and Modern Look in Natural Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
The story of the Ripple Armchair represents a perfect combination of the aesthetic elegance of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. The wooden frame stands out as the r...
Wood, Oak
$8,450 / item
Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Corduroy
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Graded or COM upholstery / plywood construction / premium cushioning / down envelope 37”w x 34”d x 31”h (17” seat height) (27" arm height) ...
Upholstery
Customizable Teak Armchair with Oatmeal Upholstery and Rounded Back – Fane Line
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural teak wood armchair upholstered in Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric, the Fane armchair brings organic elegance and refined comfort to any space....
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Modern sculptural textured fabric Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Cotton
Bertu Bench, Parker Contemporary Bench with Cushion, Oak Warm Slate
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Contemporary Parker Bench in Warm Slate is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, elevated, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortabl...
Oak
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Bench model Carimate in black lacquered wood with a glossy finish and a straw seat. The armrests and backrest ar...
Straw, Wood
Set of 6 black lacquered green velvet beech Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
$3,165 / item
Light Green Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This delicate yet vibrant pouf is a great piece characterized by a light-green velvet upholstering on top and a painted beech wood base. The base is topped up with different rows of ...
Textile
Occasional Armchair Upholstered in Light Gray with Black Oak Finish, Laguna Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna occasional chair designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, with black wood finish, black and gold cane and light gray fabric. The Laguna oc...
Metal
Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details
Located in New York, NY
This armchair showcases a distinctive interplay of texture and color through its signature curvaceous form. The pleated details accentuate the smooth, rounded shapes of the low seat ...
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Philippe Starck Olly Tango Chair for Aleph Ubik, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood Olly Tango chair on chrome legs by Philippe Starck for Aleph Ubik.
Metal
Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Velvet, Wood
Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Wood
Ura Counter Stool with Teak Wood Finish Base and Light Gray Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Modern style counter stool by Uultis with teak wood finish base and light gray upholstered seat. Introducing the Ura counter stool by Uultis, a sophi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$6,790 / item
Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
The Chesterfield armchair, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an item that enriches any home and m...
Leather
$1,800 / item
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Set of 10 Arno Dining Chairs by RH in Light Linen and Ebonized Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a complete set of 10 dining chairs from the “Arno” collection by Restoration Hardware, manufactured in September 2024. These contemporary side chairs are a stunning exampl...
Linen, Wood
$1,650 / item
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Vertere Bar / Counter Top Stool in Oiled Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Brand new for 2026 is the Vertere Bar Stool! Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Ou...
Walnut
Modern Black Leather and Chome Dining Chairs for Arper, Italy - Set of Four
By Arper
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four modern black leather and chrome leg dining chairs by Arper, Italy. Chairs are stackable.
Chrome
B. Chassang brown stoneware ceramic stool or low table Torsade 2024 32 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Large stoneware ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang Modele : Torsade Realised in 2024 Unique handmade ceramic piece Woodfiring stoneware ceramic colors ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchair, Faux Leather Upholstery, in stock
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining armchairs upholstered in faux leather. Crafted of solid wood frame for either casual or formal dining room or kitchen. This chair is heavily c...
Faux Leather, Wood
$850 / item
Game Side Table
Located in Mérida, MX
These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...
Wood, Cedar
Lud'o Modular Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lud’o family designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cappellini expands its range of upholstered furniture with the addition of Lud’o Sofa, a system of free-standing sofas and modular ...
Steel
PIPA Sculptural Curved Velvet Sofa by Sergio Prieto for Dovain Studio
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The PIPA Sofa is a sculptural curved velvet sofa designed by Sergio Prieto for Dovain Studio and handcrafted in Portugal. Defined by its generous rounded volumes, continuous flowing ...
Velvet, Wood
Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair with performance fabric by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$2,600 / item
Eva Leather padded swivel chair
Located in Milan, IT
Eva swivel padded chair has a rigid polyurethane shell padded and covered in soft taupe leather and a five star base painted in chrome. There is the possibility of height adjustment....
Leather
$23,645 / item
Drapè Sofa
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning three-seat from the Drapè collection combines unique design, exquisite craftsmanship, and extra comfort. The metal structure is linear and yet welcoming, thanks to the ...
Metal
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin
By Established & Sons, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
$3,960 / item
Nimbe 02 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Bouclé, Oak
$13,559 / item
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Sage
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
Accent Dining Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Upholstered Wool, Bauhaus Style, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Felt, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash
Alcove Armchair In Ruby Red Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
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...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chair with Hassock, McGuire, Late 20th century
By McGuire
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rattan and bamboo lounge chair and ottoman (hassock) set designed by McGuire Furniture. Featuring the brand's signature leather-wrapped bindings and a classic "tobacco" finish. Cover...
Bamboo, Rattan, Chenille
Set Of 4 Mid Century Rene Herbst Sandow Cord And Chrome Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A celebrated example of early modernist design, this set of four René Herbst Sandow armchairs showcases the designer’s pioneering use of industrial materials and streamlined construc...
Chrome
Italian Chaise Longue Cowhide with Zebra Pattern, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A stunning 1980s Italian chaise longue, featuring a sinuous, sculptural silhouette and upholstered in genuine zebra-print cowhide. The elegant, undulating shape is designed to follo...
Leather
$10,406 / item
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Textile
Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, DEDAR Ivory Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Catatua pouf channels the expressive character of the cockatoo, with a bold yet playful s...
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur
Pair of De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997. The chairs are in gre...
Leather, Wood, Teak
$3,450 / item
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 black lacquered green velvet Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
Set of Three "Fulgens" Counter Stools by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of three contemporary "Fulgens" counter stools, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto, circa 2000s. The stools are truly exceptional pieces of furniture...
Leather
Pair Late 20th Century Gunlocke Oak and Upholstered Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Late 20th Century Gunlocke modernist solid Oak and Upholstered Armchairs, guess chairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth, 31" ...
Upholstery, Oak
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking set of six (6) 'Orsay' dining chairs was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, one of the most respected producers of modern design in the twentieth century....
Steel
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