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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Serrallés Chandelier
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SERRALLÉS CHANDELIER, designed in 2025. Large asymetric brass chandelier with handcrafted ceramic shells. The shells are hand-sculpted and finished in a bespoke galze. Each piece is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Serrallés Chandelier
Serrallés Chandelier
$11,596 / item
Barbican Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Handmade in the English Lake District from European oak and native British ash, the Barbican bedside tables bring together bold geometry and traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

AMAZONITE Dry Green & Beige Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Illusion Nuage Bench— White Bouclé , Glossy Walnut by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design
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

Green wood and brass textured finish dining table handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
The Nature table has a wooden frame and is characterized by rounded corners and slightly curved lines is presented with a textured scagliola finish on both the top and the outside of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Contemporary “Galba III” Wall Sconce in White Plaster with Knifed Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The “Galba III” Wall Sconce is a contemporary lighting sculpture and part of Benediko’s Galba Collection — a series of hand-sculpted lighting objects available in different colors, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Restoration Hardware Oversized Linen Slipcover Sofa in Neutral Sand Tone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inviting and elegantly understated, this oversized linen slipcover sofa by Restoration Hardware embodies modern comfort and timeless craftsmanship. Expertly upholstered in a light sa...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture. Writing surface height is 29" Knee clearance height is ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Textured Frame By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, textured legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition

Perícia dining table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG TABLE, designed in 2025. This dining table has an asymmetric triangular table top with rounded edges. Available in custom dimensions. To view our other wood options pl...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Perícia dining table
Perícia dining table
$14,199 / item
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled & Smoked Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of Italian glassmaking ingenuity, this 21st-century modernist chandelier showcases hand-blown Murano glass crafted into interlocking elements with a mottled and sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Fluted Sideboard Ft. A Sleek Rounded Rectangular Shape Sotiris Lazou design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary sideboard strikes a perfect balance between art and utility. The main cabinet features a sleek lacquered finish and four spacious doors, providing ample, discreet s...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Art Deco Modernist Cocktail Table By Pietro Chiesa by Fontana Italia C.1940
Located in Bernville, PA
Exceptional and Rare cocktail table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia circa 1940. Beautifully done silvered metal over brass, etched glass and mirrored top with a compass ...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Perícia dining chair - paper cord / multi
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG CHAIR, designed in 2025. Timeless design with an organic shaped backrest. This chair comes in two backrest options: Upholstered or papercord weaving. Crafted by hand i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Papercord, Oak

Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With a robust easel back stand. Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Nautilus Shell Container Vase or Planter
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Resin Planter vase or container with gorgeous pearly silver leaf opalescent finish. Al lovely decorative option for multi- functional uses.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Perícia credenza
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA CREDENZA, designed in 2025. Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The credenza has intricate joining details based on traditional Portuguese craftmenship.. Bespoke di...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Perícia credenza
Perícia credenza
$18,933 / item
Custom-Made Tripod Dining Chair in Customer’s Own Fabric by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Architectural Handcrafted Walnut Nightstand Side Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural walnut Pillar nightstands or end/side tables. Early European modernism inspired with a dash of Japanese minimalism - focusing on the beauty of the materials and constru...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea isn’t just a table — it’s a micro-landscape of connection and play. Conceived as an abstract composition of fluid wooden platforms, each tier rises and overlaps like a natural...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Topazio Blue and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Lilly Coffee Table, Organic Cast Brass Legs & Cascading Glossy Lacquered Tops
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An expressive centerpiece that redefines organic form through color and reflection. The Lily Cluster Coffee Table features four petal-like tops that interlock at varied heights, crea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Handcrafted Terracotta Matte Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A warm and sculptural designer piece handcrafted with reinforced resin and finished in a Terracotta Matte texture that evokes the natural beauty of unglazed clay. The surface reveals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass w/ 24Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with V...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Arouca Table Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Arouca Table Light
Arouca Table Light
$1,087 / item
Arouca Table Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Arouca Table Light
Arouca Table Light
$1,087 / item
Viola Sputnik Lamp 16 dark Purple Color Shades Brass Structure by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
The "Viola Sputnik Lamp 16" is a striking, bespoke lighting masterpiece. Crafted from solid brass, its structure features sixteen arms, each ending with a semi-globe shade in deep vi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Collection of Ten Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice collection of ten art glass wrapped candies by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The pieces are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure various dimensions;...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Arouca Table Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Arouca Table Light
Arouca Table Light
$1,088 / item
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 ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Iridescent Abalone Shell on 18th Century Italian Gilded Base with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Iridescent abalone shell mounted on an 18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved base with baroque pearls. Abalone shells or "Haliotis Iris" are shells with an interior of iridesc...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Giltwood

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Casey Lurie Studio Modern "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut & Brass with Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming

Vent Vase Irish Green & Emperador By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Topazio Deep Bordeaux and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Modern Scala Luxury Polished Parchment Cocktail Table - The Sphere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Scala Luxury Polished Parchment Cocktail Table - The Sphere.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin, Ebony

Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey, matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This iconic fully upholstered chair is a masterful exercise in minimalist design, combining sleek volume with unparalleled comfort. Every detail has been precisely chosen to ensure t...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
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

Wood, Upholstery

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Voluminous 3-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular three-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep, plush navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose 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, Foam, Wood, Trimming

Sculptural Chair in Bouclé Upholstery with Architectural Silhouette By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

“Victor Salmones ‘Primogénito’ Bronze Sculpture, Edition 5/10, 72" Total Height
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental and emotionally resonant bronze sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Victor Salmones (1935–1989), titled “El Primogénito” ("The Firstborn"). Sculpted and cast in the ear...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Side Table medium - Burnt toffee
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2025. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. Eac...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Alvar Aalto Style Work or Dining Table by Farstrup Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish, 2000's Alvar Aalto style desk or dining table designed with square tables with bentwood legs. Made by Farstrup Møbler. In original condition with four individual legs and be...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by the renowned luxury furniture house Ebanista. This American-made ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Perícia dining chair - paper cord / blue
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG CHAIR, designed in 2025. Timeless design with an organic shaped backrest. This chair comes in two backrest options: Upholstered or papercord weaving. Crafted by hand i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Papercord, Oak

JASPER, GEMMA & AMETISTA Set of 3 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows Blue and Brown
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Gucci Silvered and Gilded Square Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Incorporate a hint of elegance into your private interior with this exceptional Gucci-designed picture frame, a true masterpiece from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Exp...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

Alvar Aalto Inspired Work or Dining Tables by Farstrup Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvar Aalto desk or dining table designed with rectangular tables with bentwood legs. In original condition with four individual legs and beveled table top. Wear is consistent with a...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Blush Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

French Midcentury Carved Stone Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous vintage French dining table of circa 1970, carved from a unique block of Moroccan marble populated by the fossilized remains of a variety of marine life. Dagger-shaped belem...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Red Marble Round Dining Table W/ Pedestal in Deep Burgundy Lacquer- Mondo Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stylish round dining table combines sculptural presence with refined material luxury. Its circular top is crafted from richly veined red marble, revealing natural movement in sha...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

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