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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Black
Sterling Silver Set of 6 Modern Pattern Spoons +Tongs Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1934
By Emile Viner
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver box of 6 Modern teaspoons + tongs
Made in England and with the maker`s mark - EV, for Emile Viner, for
Viners Ltd., bath street, Sheffield.
A full set of English h...
Category
1930s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Murano Glass Rostri with Gold Leaf 24-Karat
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning vase that boasts a golden soul, meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano.
These majestic vases are shaped before being ador...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Zun Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zun drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #023 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Postmodern style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted technique from 100% botanical s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modern Castelo Console Table, Sahara Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
In Stock Etched Frameless Back Illuminated Glazz Cosmic Bathroom Mirror
Located in London, GB
This item is available now at a special 20% discount. It may be packed and shipped within 3 days of receiving an order.
The Glazz Cosmic mirror adorns a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Lapin Pillow in Anthracite Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rabbit fur pillow in anthracite color with heather wool backing. Modern and delightful pillows with luxurious comfort. It is made of genuine rabbit fur with a zipper enclos...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Modern Howlite Dining Table American Oak Black Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Howlite Dining Table 8-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Howlite black dining table represents the dawn of a new modern era. The black oxidi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
"Wind" Swivel Armchair with Silk Fringes and Ottoman Set
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Loom Woven Throw Pillow, Twilight Navy Geo
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Twilight Navy geometric upholstered pillow with navy linen backing, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Cotton upholstered fabric woven on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Pillow...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Sunshine Sideboard, Black Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sunshine Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sunshine modern sideboard plays with the light and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Modern Saqris Bar Cabinet, Black, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Saqris Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ferreirinha Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Ferreirinha marble dining table pays homage to the lasting legacy of Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a visionary businesswoman who defied the male-driven Portuguese wine industry during the 19th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the design of this marble dining table stands as a manifesto of strength, resilience and generosity, all remarkable qualities of the also known “Ferreirinha”.
Ferreirinha 8-Seat Dining Table
M102714 dark red high standard Italian leather
WD107 American oak, open-pore black stained, matte finish
ME032 Oxidised brass; matt finish
ST044 Calacatta black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Bras...
21st Century Giorgione 180, Red Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Elementary, functional, customizable. Giorgione is a sculptural piece that brings to mind the architectural style of the beginning of the last century, fitting perfectly in any envir...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Modern Armona Coffee Table, Marble Stainless Steel, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
De Sede DS-760 Large Ottoman in Jade Upholstery by Geckeler Michels
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
According to the motto “less is more” the DS-760 Pouf presents itself unobtrusively, but nevertheless as an eye-catcher. Not only its two form variations show that the stool can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Canal Table Lamp, Handcrafted in Chicago, Designed by Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Darkened brass light with LED.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lino Tagliapietra Blown Glass Tessuto Vase, Bowl or Vessel Sculpture, Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent work of glass by the maestro Murano glass blower Lino Tagliapietra is a piece of sculpture in glass form. It is a sculpture, a vase and or a vessel. The technique which is very complicated and of this master is called Tessutto. This is the large size of this particular graphic glass work. The glass canes which cross form almost an optical view. It is dated 1990. Lino Tagliapetra is in class all by himself. At the young age of 11 he began his apprenticeship with Seguso. He was born on the island of Murano in 1934 and is now pushing 86 years of age. This is a very sophisticated work of art in glass and must be appreciated with such. It is best lite...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Wall Mounted Brass Mirror
By Waterworks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Contemporary Wall Mounted Brass Mirror by Waterworks. Crafted from high-quality brass, this stunning round mirror features a sle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Genova" Matte Black
By Miri Mara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well.
Available in matte black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Atlas Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
This futuristic sculptural work takes its name
after the young titan of the Greek mythology
Fated to sustain the pillars that separated the Earth
from Heaven.
Design: Adolfo Abejon
...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Murano Black and Amber Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
These sleek and modern Murano glass table lamps have alternating solid black spheres with amber gold glass cylinders. The beautiful pair have thick round glass bases and show a very ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Les-Ottomans Venetian Handmade Big Lampshade
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Inspired by the typical Venetian shades this ikat one - completely handmade represents at its best the meeting of East and West.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Fur Body Pillow, Black, Real Toscana Sheep Fur
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Real fur you can feel good about. Front is finished in 100% upcycled Toscana sheep fur from Spain, made from "leave behind" pieces from an Italian glove ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur
Black Marble Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous marble cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish display w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lava Bed Serving Plate by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Lava bed serving plate by Kajsa Melchior.
Fictive Erosion collection
Dimensions: H: Approx. 4 cm
Ø: Approx. 40 cm
Materials: Sculpted in sand by pressau...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Leather Pot Large Glass Vase Covered with Nest Leather Colour Larimar Blue
Located in New York, NY
Leather pot is a transparent glass and soft leather for a family of open vases that can be mixed and matched or used on their own. The Leather Pot vases collection, designed by Poltr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass
Schumacher David Kaihoi Tutsi Green Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By David Kaihoi, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 24" x 14" pillow features Tutsi in Green, a hardwearing yet sophisticated velvet with a cut and loop pile for added texture and depth. African motifs and subtle striations heighten its visual appeal. Feather/down fill insert included; Turkish corners...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Melon Legs Base Swing Chair Modern 21st Century Steel Daybed in/Outdoor White
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Melon Lounger is inspired by a hammock - but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely comfortable.
It’s organic shape is reminiscent of a slice of f...
Category
2010s South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Inox steel frames featuring wraparound backs upholstered in dark brown leather, the seats and backs upholstered in the original crushed velvet with leaf pattern. These chairs were de...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Book Stand in Stainless Steel and Marble
Located in London, GB
MM01 is a flat pack bookstand that puts emphasis on the material combination.
Contrasting material of natural stone and manmade reflective metal plates created an interesting compos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Custom Modernist Black Powdercoat & Tempered Glass Firescreen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Garden at Night
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Woven Blanket by BFGF (Lilian Martinez)
2021
Materials: 95% Cotton, 5% Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 53".
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Black Horizontal Frame Minimal Contemporary Mirror with Movable Oak Shelf, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimal contemporary mirror is perfectly suited for an entryway, bedroom, or bathroom, the abstract modern frame mirror reduces the object to its most minimal form. The movable oakwood tray shelf can be positioned anywhere along the bottom frame. The minimal mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Handmade Square Black Wooden Serving Tray
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted serving tray ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Set of nine Godinger King Louis Pattern Cut Crystal Hock Wine Glasses
By Godinger
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of nine Godinger King Louis pattern clear to color cut crystal hock wine round glasses. Their colored bowl is adorned with “feathers” altern...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte -Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern
The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center.
It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Nomon Oj Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall clock tends to resemble its owner. Its design, color and resolution, the style of the one who placed it in that precise place and that's why the frequent alternatives are so varied.
When the wall clock you need meets many of the characteristics of your personality as a taste for the minimalist innovative trends and a lot of originality the option is undoubtedly the Nomon OJ Clock.
The OJ is a true designer clock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
Nomon Dos Puntos Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ø43cm clock with hands and rings made of polished steel or calabo wood.
Rings and hands in calabo wood;
central box and details in polished brass.
Available in Chrome, Brass and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Max Marra Italian Tempera on Paper
By Max Marra
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
NEW Versace Home Jungle Collection Tray
Located in Madrid, ES
NEW Versace Home
Jungle Collection Tray
Brand new tray in original Versace packaging and certificate of authenticity
Bring epic Italian glamour to yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Johan Carpner Satellit 55 Brass Black Celling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Grenverk designed by Johan Carpner and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s tech...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #3 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
OLO Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The OLO Table and Floor Lamps are the newest additions to the OLO Family. The hollow rotatable lamp shade is embedded with cutting-edge design, offer a h...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Moooi Container 120 Dining Table in Grey Base & Black Top, Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Container Table Classic, designed by Marcel Wanders studio, is the foundation you build your home around. This lightweight design is easy to move a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tang candlestand
Black copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Gervasoni Sweet 98 Mirror with Black Lacquered Decoration by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of wall mirrors available in two sizes, Sweet 97/98 are characterised by rounded and irregular borders. These are mirrors with great expressive and decorative power thanks to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - Stool or side table
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel
components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hermes - Dark Grey - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey
Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Black Bloak Ladders are made of solid white oak finished with ink to blacken them while still letting the natural beauty of the wood grain come through. We use them to display blankets, towels or scarves. Great at the beach house for bathing suits and towels, as a drying rack for lavender or herb or in a guest room...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of color and in three sizes.
Rhythm" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Gervasoni Large Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in Black by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
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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