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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New York City
Style: Modern
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 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

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

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Claude Boeltz 24kt Gold Plated Exploded Bronze V-Shape Sconces w/ Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated pair of modernist sconces were realized by the celebrated French artist Claude Boeltz. They feature graphic organic forms- recalling both oceanic and ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Fumée by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the Miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen d. 1950 Condition: Excellent Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Lounge Chair by Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perception Chair explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Burl

Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper, published in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held at New York's Leo Castelli Gallery from November 21-Decem...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Round 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier W/ Oval Reeded Shades
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite modernist chandelier from the 21st century features three tiers of hand-blown Murano glass, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and artistry of Italian glassmakers. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Turkish Patchwork Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Patchwork room size carpet handmade during the 21st century using vintage Turkish rugs from the mid-20th century. Measures: 11' 6" x 13' 9"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Satin Aluminum, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Aluminum by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
This grand Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiere originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Rendered in breathtaking opalescent Smoked Cobalt glass sections with brass cyli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dew 22, Cast Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass creates a three dimensional effect at the bottom of each Dew drop that refle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 10 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Burl

Pair of Kreten Nightstands, Bedside Tables in Grey 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

Cement, Concrete

DeCastelli Marea Cabinet by Zanellato/Bortotto - Available now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood w Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with purple and ivory glass sits on 3 American Black Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
Located in Long Island City, NY
This palace-sized 13x15 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in art silk. Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on L...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with this Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces, crafted with precision in the United States during the 20th century. These sconces combine simp...
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Sculptural Japanese-Inspired Wooden Tall Dresser by Studio POA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hachiroku, an evolution of Studio POA's Tariko nightstand, has an exaggerated shape and irregular drawers, resembling the act of stones tumbling, breaking, and making new interlo...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Black with Beige-Brown & Yellow Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. Lead times average 3-4 months depending on size, and can be expedited if needed. Made with handbraided abaca, this custom rug sample represents Rug & Kilim's newest collection of the natural fiber in bold new patterns and colors seldom seen in the style—a luxurious and versatile new answer to sustainable design with vast design applications. On the design: This custom rug sample embodies eco-conscious design and inherent durability of abaca makes this piece a responsible choice for those seeking both beauty and longevity. The design employs a formal quatrefoil structure repeated in perfect quadrants, with each motif constructed from concentric spiral elements of varying diameters. The colorway utilizes the natural palette of abaca fiber—ranging from pale ivory to medium beige and rich chocolate brown—creating subtle chromatic variation. The design achieves visual interest through the interplay of positive and negative space, with the dark espresso ground providing dramatic contrast to the lighter spiral elements. Each quatrefoil unit contains a central lemon-yellow spiral surrounded by petal-like forms in medium beige, connected by slender ivory bridges...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21 J.M. Szymanski d. 2025 Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, so variations in size, shape, and patina ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Globe Size: ~4.75in Ele...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Two Tier Chandelier, Prototype, Large Glass Globes, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Two Tier Chandelier in black. The arms on this light rotate, so you can configure the light at install. The light can also be used as a linear fixture depend...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

T Sconce, by Research.Lighting, Black with glass globes, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x T Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Prototype Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, White Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Pinup Sconce, Small from Research Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum, Glass Dimensions: 5in W x 7in H x 7in D Glass Dimensions: ~3.25in D ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Prototype Black & Nickel Wall Sconce A by Research.Lighting, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Black & Nickel Sconce from Research Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum Dimensions: 5in W x 8in H x 9.in D Finish: Painted Black & Nickel L...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modernist Brass and Frosted Glass 8-Arm Globe Chandelier, Manner of Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and modern eight-arm globe chandelier, crafted in the manner of Arredoluce originats from Italy during the 21st Century. Inspired by the iconic designs of Angelo Lelli,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Smoke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. Specifications: Ø 10". UL listed. Bulb INCLUDED: "LE...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Globe Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Huron Lamp, Contemporary Handmade unique Ceramic Stoneware, postmodern sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind lamp thrown on the wheel and assembled by hand. About 23 inches tall with linen shade, unfinished brass hardware with blue braided cord. Details: Lamp plugs into 120v ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Freestanding Blackened Brass Coat Rack, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding coat tree made of solid brass components in a blackened finish, with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully customizable(dimensions, metal fi...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Three Tier Palma Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist glass chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Marble Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of green and black marble bookend, in the Modern style/'70s Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Pair are green and black with a polished front, side, an...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Hanging Pendent Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - LARGE (WHITE) J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The col...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 50" x 60"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. 50" x 60" / 127cm x 152cm The Bit Map Series...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

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

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Globe Size: ~4.75in Ele...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Tall, 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

Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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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