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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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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Style: Modern
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2022
Located in Stamford, CT
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'My Wild Garden Sculpture No. 2', Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2022
Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Ist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Located in Stamford, CT
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'Bouquet Vase', Modern Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Istanbul born artist, Chala Toprak in N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Buffalo Moon Sculpture by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Buffalo Moon Sculpture by Oikos Estudio
Handmade
Dimensions: D 8 x H 27 cm (Dimensions may vary).
Materials: High-fired stoneware, wild pigments.
Available in yellow, orange, beige,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
80"x43" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #749
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 80" X 43".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Large Pop Modernist Oil On Canvas titled "Audrey" by W.N.Y. Artist Joy Brandys
By Dr. Brandy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Pop Modernist Oil On Canvas titled "Audrey" by W.N.Y. Artist Joy Brandys.. Buffalo members gallery,, Burchfield Penny Art center ..Wonderful depiction Modernist woman,, Great u...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Koleksiyon Gazel Cream Sofa S2 AKDSAK201 KNP by Faruk Malhan
Located in London, GB
Experience the essence of understated elegance with the Koleksiyon Gazel Cream Sofa S2 AKDSAK201 KNP, a masterpiece by renowned designer Faruk Malhan. This sofa embodies refined soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Armchair Kohn Nr.712 - Le Corbusier - THONET
Located in Praha, CZ
Armchair manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn in Český Těšín (Teschen) between 1900 and 1918.
The model entered the company's production program around 1900 (the oldest known display ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
UNISM - high side table - cast brass - polished
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chandelier 'Serenata' La Murrina ani 90
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant wrought and molded glass chandelier with six arms, maker's mark present.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Martha Sturdy Resin Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an original Martha Sturdy bowl, she is a well known listed Canadian artist who creates these handmade masterpieces that are very collectible. Her signature brass artist tag i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Void Light Surface Wall Lamp By Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY, NY
Tom Dixon Void Light Surface Wall Lamp cut across all forms of usage as it easy to install and applied in homes, company, medical facilities and a host ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rope Lounge Chair Attributed to Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic teak and rope low lounge chair attributed to Pierre Jeanneret. This was sourced from Chandigarh India in the early 2000s.
This exact chair (along with a second chair...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modern Striped Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Striped Flat-Weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'9" x 6'2" (175 x 187 cm)
This stunning modern rug immediately catches the eye thanks to its original design. Handwoven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Cloud Modular 5-Piece Sofa-Chaise Sectional By Restoration Hardware
Located in New York, NY, NY
RH Cloud Sectional Sofa In Luxe Perennials Performance Textured Linen Weave White Fabric.
158" L x 80" D — Please See Size Spec Sheet Attached
Consist of :
1 Cloud Modular End-of-...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
UNISM - low side table - cast brass - polished
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Taupe, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Table Light by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Table Light by Sema Topaloglu
This table light is a unique piece. The light source comes from the glass balls and the head. Each production is handcrafted. Therefore, each productio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indian Dhurrie Design Blue and White Handmade Cotton Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Indian Dhurrie design blue and white handmade cotton rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'2" × 6'0" (127 × 182 cm).
Dhurrie rugs are deeply rooted in Indian tradition. These wonderful t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Abstract Sculpture by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
This sculpture belongs to a collection of several pieces with different shapes. Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore, might not be same as the visual
Sema Topaloğlu ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
2010s Set of Four Modernica Eames Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are black Fiberglass Shell Chairs with an H-Base, made from chrome plated steel. Designed by Ray and Charles Eames, these chairs were produced by Modernica in Los Angeles, Cali...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
2000s USM Haller Credenza / Cabinet Unit 2x3 Chrome & Steel Blue 90x30x20 inches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a used 2x3 USM Haller Unit in steel blue. Some of the hidden inside panels are black, however, the entire exterior is matching in steel blue. Three of the bottom d...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Yaacov Agam & Daum Judaica Art Glass & Sterling Silver Mezuzah
By Yaacov Agam, Daum
Located in New York, NY
Yaacov Agam & Daum Sterling Silver Limited Edition Mezuzah. Numbered 189/360. Beautiful crystal glass in the shape of Star of David. mounted in Sterling Silver on acrylic plaque. Ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Abstract Sculpture by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Abstract Sculpture by Sema Topaloglu
This piece belongs to a collection of several pieces with different colors. Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore might not be e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Demilune Bedside Tables, Italy around 1940
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian Demilune bedside tables in walnut veneer.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
UNISM - bowl - aluminium - polished
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Grid Cube Lamp-Large
By Brian Cullen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grid Cube table lamp in Scandinavian and Japanese influenced Contemporary style. Cherry and Acrylic.
The rectilinear forms of the diminishing grid give a paradoxical illusion of circ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Cherry
Beautiful Ottomans, Stools in Josef Frank Teheran Linen Fabric by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful Ottomans covered in Josef Frank Teheran Linen Fabric by Svenskt Tenn. Each ottoman has four apple shaped stained wood feet.
Ready for a new home.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Linen
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
2000s USM Haller Blue 14x60x30 in E2 Credenza / Cabinet with 4-doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a USM Haller E2 credenza, originally designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. This particular unit was produced by USM in Switzerland in the 2000s. The credenza is...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
EVA Console
Located in Pesaro, IT
This beautiful console is entirely lacquered in B2/Black Brown glossy finish with two solid round legs. The console, with its glossy finish, will give a contemporary touch to a livin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Abstract Sculpture by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
This sculpture belongs to a collection of several pieces with different shapes. Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore, might not be same as the visual
Sema Topaloğlu ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Three Stools, Rationalism, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
These stools made from solid walnut date from the Rationalism period.
The stools can be purchased individually.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2024 Carl Hansen RF 1903R Sideways Sofa by Rikke Frost Walnut w/ Kvadrat Fabric
By Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a RF1903 sideways sofa, designed by Rikke Frost and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark circa 2024. The fabric used on this piece is Remix 3 0933. The sofa is brand new ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Textile, Papercord
Grey Marble + Glass Side Table with Arched Detail by Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian Modern side table designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia in the 1980s. This side table has a beautifully veined grey marble base and central tubular metal struct...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset in Rusty Orange Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing the 'Ploum' Sofa by Ligne Roset, newly reimagined in a rich rusty orange velvet that exudes modern sophistication. Designed by the renowned French duo Ronan & Erwan Bouro...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large Vistosi glass disk chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1980's.
Chandelier with 64 multi-coloured glass disks, hand-made in Murano. White metal frame with ten E27 light sockets.
Conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alexander Calder 1969 “Spring Carnival” Abstract Lithograph
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1969 abstract lithograph by the American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). Titled "Spring Carnival," this colorful work with Calder's signature style depicts bright, red, yellow...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige, Gray, Ivory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Of Draped Plaster Lamps, Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th century plaster table lamps in the John Dickinson style of the 1970s. Draped and knotted, these unique lamps appear sculptural in design. These heavy and sturdy lamps a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 78x48 inch Black Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Dining Table, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in the USA in the 2010s. The table is comprised of a molde...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, set of 9 pieces, 2000s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics designed by Kenzo Takada exclusively for Roche Bobois.
This set has been maintain...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Traditional Nepalese Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Traditional Nepalese Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'3" × 5'8" (129 × 172 cm)
This charming Nepalese traditional today rug exudes a particularly heartwarm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France.
Designed by Hans Hopfer.
This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties.
It is very rare.
The f...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Beige, Brown, Ivory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - oval
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara.
It has two layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium.
The li...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Orange, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
2010s Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 Settee / Two Seat Sofa / Loveseat in Cognac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Le Corbusier LC3 two seat sofa, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This particular example w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Beige and Gray Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Beige and gray flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'0" × 5'5" (152 × 165 cm)
A handwoven using materials of the highest quality, this piece boasts a rather fascinating composition, which reminds of a warm winter sweater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
1970s pair of aquarium wall lights blown Murano glass white and multicolor
Located in London, GB
A vintage Pair of 1970s “Aquarium”wall lights made in Murano, Italy. Blown white curved glass shades with hand applied multicoloured glass aquatic animals like fish, red coral and gr...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Taupe, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
1971 Ultra Rare Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Zebrawood, Model 670 and 671
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a massively unusual Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Zebrawood, accompanied by a complimentary period-correct Eames Ottoman in Rosewood. Models 670 and 671 were initially ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Custom Swedish Style Gray and White Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Custom Swedish Style grey and White runner by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 1'10" × 7'0" (55 × 213 cm).
New indoor, outdoor runner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Rug by Roderick N. Shade by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric rug by Roderick N. Shade by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'0" × 8'0" (152 × 243 cm).
Roderick N. Shade’s artistic vision earned him the fame and title of one of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Beige
A modern Tiger collection hand-knotted out of the top quality wool is a great example of time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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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