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Modern Sideboards

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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USM Nightstand P2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Nightstand P1 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Nightstand P Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media O2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media O3 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Side Table O118
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Usm Haller Storage C1A18 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Mid Credenza D Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the US...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Shelving R2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Pedestal V Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three 6" drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving RE119
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. Perforated panels elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving H2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Haller system is built to last for generation...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Pedestal M Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one 6" drawer and one 14" filing drawer and casters. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Caruso Small Cabinet in White Lacquer Frame and Black Legs, by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Caruso cabinet in a white lacquered structure with black legs and in the small size. This small cabinet is integrated with an aud...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage G118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one extension drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Marshmallow Sideboard by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow sideboard by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 188 x 49 x 91 cm Materials: A matte body and a matte pattern over a glossy surface, elevated by a brass presence. The Marsh...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Honeycomb Emerald Sideboard, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb emerald sideboard, royal stranger Dimensions: 95 x 201 x 60 cm Materials: Black pearl color combination with gold leaf and stainless stee...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage S2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Luxury Sideboard with Rare Turquoise Mother of Pearl and Hand-Laid Blue Straw
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury sideboard with Rare Turquoise Mother of Pearl and Hand-Laid Blue Straw. A distinctive dinning buffet that is a feast for the eyes. Hand-laid luscious shades of blue signature...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

USM Shelving Q118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, cable cut out and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Edge Large Sideboard in Walnut Frame, Matching Lacquer Storage & Base, by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Edge sideboard is available in various dimensions, doors and structures. Structure options include flamed oak, heat-treated oak or Canaletto walnut. Top and open compartment are ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Teca Bar Cabinet
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A unique piece of refined sophistication, this two-door bar cabinet is an elegant showcase of craftsmanship. Fashioned of steel, half of it is marked by a laser-cut work that reveals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Blue Fringe Bar / Cabinet, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) Half animal, half vegetation, the presence of this piece of furniture is puzzling. Inclu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sideboards

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sideboards 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 sideboards, popular names associated with this style include Laura Meroni, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer, and Usm Haller. 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. Prices for sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $439 and tops out at $147,436 while the average work can sell for $10,269.

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