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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Brown
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø.
Eac...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor.
Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder.
Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by 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
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Customizable STACKED Wooden Oval Mirror by Richard Haining, shown in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring the scale of this Rectilinear Mirror to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely new.
The beauty of Richard...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Softwood, Mahogany, Ceramic, Pottery, ...
Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather.
Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Cast Brass, Shou Sugi Ban & Burnished Steel Primal Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The primal coffee table is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary and...
Category
2010s South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, Walnut and Concrete
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement, Steel
Henri Bargas : "Polar bear, original terracota, unique piece C.1930
By Henri Bargas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henri BARGAS (XXth C., France) : "Polar bear"
Original patinated terracota
Signed : "H. BARGAS"
France, Art Déco period circa 1930
Dimensions
Height = 9.5 cm
Width = 19 cm
Dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Mojito Moss 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite modern hand-knotted rug from India offers a delightful sensory experience, captivating both touch and sight with its luscious hand-loomed design. A unique blend of woo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim Runner in Polychromatic Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, Rug & Kilim presents a 3x12 runner from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection.
On the Design:
This flat weave technique repurposes vintage yarns in p...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
PANTA REI . (non)vaso cerchio in ceramica con argille recuperate
By Elena Pelosi
Located in Milano, IT
PANTA REI, Tutto scorre. Progetto in ceramica realizzato con argille recuperate.
Il trattamento di superficie (cristallina) che lo rende lucido fa emergere dei colori inaspettati de...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. Early European modernism inspired - with a hint of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno.
This item is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Delivery...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tech Tray - Office tray - Carrara Marble + Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Tech tray It's not just one more office accessory.
It's THE multifunctional and stanning tray where you can put your phone, tablet, pens, clips...
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Samples Vienna Chair
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Samples of wood for chairs.
Included in the envelope
- 1 piece beech wood natural finishing
- 1 piece Cane, straw
- 1 piece Beech wood stained Canaletto walnut
- 1 piece Colé I...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Avail...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Baby Wall Swing Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby wall swing sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x Height 9.5 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blacken...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Flake Rug by Rural Weavers, Knotted, Wool, Bamboo Silk, 270x360cm
Located in London, GB
Step into a realm where the elegance of contemporary design gracefully intertwines with the essence of traditional craftsmanship. Our hand-knotted rugs are not just floor coverings; ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Modern Industrial Walnut and Steel Console Table by Carlo Stenta
Located in Redondo Beach, CA
This modern industrial console table in solid walnut wood and blackened steel is an exquisite addition to Carlo Stenta’s Walnut+Steel table collection. The handmade walnut top and bottom stretcher are finished in a hand-rubbed natural oil and wax blend that enhances the walnut’s natural beauty and creates a lustrous glow and warm touch. Recovery Furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Console Table in Walnut
Located in Lisbon, PT
FRONT sideboard is the newest addition to the FRONT collection. Inheriting the same clean-lined and minimal design, this sideboard easily blends with the most varied spaces and style...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Concrete Y Stool
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Concrete Y stool
Made to Order.
Made of Fiber Glass Reinforced Concrete. The color of concrete and type of wood can be customized upon request. Standard Color options are Off-Whit...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Tillikum Clear Acrylic & Torched Oak Console by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum Torched Console by Autonomous Furniture is a striking union of natural allure and modern innovation. Crafted with meticulous care by designer Kirk Van Ludwig, this conso...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Glazed Ceramic Bowls by Alessio Tasca, 1970s, Set of 7
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set consisting of seven bowls made of polychrome glazed ceramic dating back to the seventies by the Italian artist Alessio TASCA:
- six small bowls characterized by warm colors in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Maharam Pillow, Wide Corduroy
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow
Wide Corduroy
005 Oleander
Founded in 1902, Maharam offers a comprehensive collection of textiles for commercial and residential interiors. Maharam pillows featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2023
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangular shaped, thick table top...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece.
They are sold by set of two in different sizes.
Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin
Measurements:
Small: Travertine sphere...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mola Side Table with distinctive look - Smudgy Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
Sculptural side or coffee table with storage space, handmade designed and produced by Yet Design Studio
It is made of solid oak veneer and can be used both as a side table and a nig...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wood of the extended hour markers adds warmth to the wall
and the easy installation with adhesive brings versatility to the whole design.
Available with a central box in chromed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pre-Order Raku Large 13.5" Oval Vase - Full Copper Matte - Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped d...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Coffee table made with fabulous millenary olive wood. Unique piece.
Located in Torino, IT
This coffee table is part of a collection inspired by the nature created by the artist and designer Raoul Gilioli.
The value of this table is given by the wood that the artist used. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Stecco Solid Wood Hanger, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Stecco solid wood hangers have a modern yet classic design that makes them timeless. Made in Italy and handcrafted in premium solid walnut wood, they are the work of our experien...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stecco Solid Wood Hanger, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Stecco solid wood hangers have a modern yet classic design that makes them timeless. Made in Italy and handcrafted in premium solid walnut wood, they a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Nomon Mini Bilbao Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nomon Mini Bilbao Clock is a wall clock in the miniature version of the Bilbao clock. The regular version of this clock design measures about 100 cm in diameter while its reduced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Element 00008 Extensive Table
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
Rattan extensive table from the 80 ies edited by Roche Bobois.
Each part of this piece is highlighted by the elements and the color.
The leg of the table is as if it were woven a...
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Liceu De Artes e Oficios Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Jacaranda Armchairs Cream
Located in Barcelona, ES
Liceu de artes e oficios
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Liceo de Arte e Oficios
Brazil, 1950
Solid jacaranda and upholstery
Cream upholstered Mid-Century Modern
Measure...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
MUMU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Designer Dian has been mastering the artistry of woodworking for years. He’s always had an appreciation towards the organic nature the material exhibits. In the MUMU Wall Sconce, he ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash for Home Office
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure. Front desk is available in ash, oak and walnut...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Table in Ash Wood Rectangular
Located in Lisbon, PT
CAST table - A simple and versatile design that can be used with different table tops shapes and sizes – be it round, oval, rectangular or square. It is ideal for a wide range of use...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Wood, Plywood
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Nightstands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of architectural postmodern/Art Deco American black walnut pillar end or side table. Design by Sum furniture and handcrafted in England using traditional techniques using the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Maharam Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
Small Dot Pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, 1947
105 Charcoal
Tinted beechwood base with Small Dot pattern textile....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 40 cm
Material: African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Moooi The Golden Chair in Black Steel Frame with Vesper, Bronze Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar, which washes away its austerity and crows it with a shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak for Home Office
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure. Front desk is available in ash, oak and walnut...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood, Plywood
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Leather Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae side table by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / woven veg tanned leather shelf / solid wood top / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / dovetailed drawer box / solid brass pull
Wood options - Walnut, white oak, blackened oak, maple
Leather options - natural, black, brown, dark brown
Pull options - Brushed brass, black, bronzed
- Customizations available
- This piece is new and made to order.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under the tabletop. F...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under the tabletop. F...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
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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