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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Gold
Singularity Sculpture
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Singularity Sculpture sees Duffy realise the Singularity design concept in its purest form; crafting a showcase sculptural piece from the byproduct off AI generative programming – br...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Organic AI Singularity Sculptural Metal Dining Chair
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Singularity Dining Chair fuses geometric shapes with the organic efficiency of AI generative programming into a showcase chair design that’s brought to life in contrasting elements o...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Fluxo Coffee Table (Polished Bronze) by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
The "Fluxo" Contemporary coffee table having asleek glass top sitting atop a sculptural base constructed of hand-forged bronze, combining organic forms, warm bronze and an industrial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Shagreen with Multi-Color Stones Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory shagreen leather with multi-color stone inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 10.5 inches, width 8.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Gold
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France, 2021
Located in London, GB
"Elevation" Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 2021
Bronze with black patina, cast iron with sand core, chiseled and patinated. 1/8 print, signed.
Dimensions: H 80 x 18.5 x 7 cm
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Singularity Coffee Table
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
We set ourselves rules in order to be totally free
GEORGES PEREC
Colliding infinity
Singularity Coffee Table collides a series of free-flowing structures into a unique decorative c...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Il Pezzo 3 Wall Sconce" - width 27cm/10.3" - satin brass - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass stru...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Versailles Porcelain Maze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Play. Featuring signature patterns dynamically deconstructed for a 21st century twist, our classic-meets-cutting edge collection treats graphic greatness to gobs of gold. Our Versailles Maze Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vistosi Oval Giogali SP OV1 Chandelier with Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Large Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The Tab.u large stool is a traditional tall bar stool. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u mirror and the Tab.u lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Teal Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Organico Coffee Table (Bronze) by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary "Organico" Round coffee table constructed of hand-forged bronze with tempered glass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24-karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 8 inches / Width: 6 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 4 inches by 6 inches
LAST 1 in stock in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 13.5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 inches
LAST ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Venini Murano Art Glass Vase with Gold Foil
Located in New York, NY
Venini Murano Italian art glass vase of elongated tapered teardrop form, the base in frosted glass, gold foil above terminating in an alt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bonnie Contemporary LED Large Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed
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.
Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Contemporary Folded Brass Wall Light in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
Located in Reading, GB
A folded bronze wall light, patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside surface to reflect the light. Use singly or group together for impact.
Designed and handmade by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English countryside, this beautiful piece will add a note of understated elegance to any interior.
Measures: Width - 4 3/4"
Height - 14 1/2"
Depth - 4"
Light sources - 1 x E26 required, max 5W each
Weight - 2.2lb
Mounts onto 4" junction box
Made to UL standards using UL recognised components. Should you require your light to be UL Approved, we can direct you to your local UL Field Engineer.
Tigermoth Lighting is a trade secret amongst British interior designers. From our riverside workshop in the South of England, we create elegant...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Multi-Color Crocodile Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color crocodile leather and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST 1 in stock in L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Molto Table Lamp or Reading Lamp in Brass and Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Molto table lamp or desk lamp is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade, brass counterweight and a heavy black ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Swarovski Pave' Crystal Gold Leopard Brooch or Pin, Signed and Retired
By Swarovski
Located in Plainview, NY
An authentic rare retired Swarovski pave' crystal leopard brooch or pin. The beautiful brooch is engraved with the Swarovski logo in the back and is gold plated featuring clear pave ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Red Jasper Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory shagreen leather with red jasper stones and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST 1 in stoc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Sayra Stone Pillow, Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sayra pillow features a plush stone velvet base with an abstract gold embroidery thread. Perfect modern addition to any room.
Size: 22”x 22”
Features
Zipper closure
Gold embro...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century.
This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Multi-Color Crocodile Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color crocodile leather and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST 1 in stock in L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
74"x74" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #703
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 74" X 74".
Kue King created this large-scale diamond wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST 1 in stoc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black, yellow, and ivory shagreen leather and 24-karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Luxury Vase Collection "Love", Porcelain, Handmade Design Handcrafted in Italy
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Gold Glass "Rostrate" Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, mid-century style, gold glass vase with spike design in the manner of Barovier, Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Manta Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary "Manta" / Biomorphic coffee table with organic, modern design inspired by the contours of a Stingray, constructed of hand-forged bronze, finished in a black patina.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Limited Edition Cast Bronze Sculpture by William Stuart for Costantini, WCS2202
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
WCS2202 by William Stuart, founder of Costantini Design, is a limited edition of 8 cast bronze sculptures.
Originally molded in wax and peanuts, this is the first of several small "...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Zer Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection.
Size: 22...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Bob Bennett Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture of the Golden Gate Bridge Signed
By Bob Bennett
Located in Draper, UT
A stunning abstract bronze sculpture inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on a black marble cube base by California artist, Bob Bennett. Bob (Robert) M. Bennett (Calif...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of bronze wall lights by Franco Luce.
Featuring a stylized cast bronze branch stem with four
large murano glass leaves in a white filigrana technique
on each light.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
47"x47" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #714
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 47" X 47".
Kue King created this circular wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give the sculpt...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
Modern solid cast bronze side table with polished top and flame-treated base
Located in Milan, IT
Toid is a precious one-piece solid-bronze sand-cast side table designed by Federico Carandini and produced by Epònimo in Milano. Despite being made in one single piece it displays tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
63"x38" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #676
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 63" X 38".
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, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
Zer Lumbar Pillow, Ivory and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Zer lumbar pillow is an all over embellished beaded pillow with an ivory top half ending in a gold dip. This accent piece will be a sparkling addition to any room collection.
S...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
52"x34" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #709
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 52" X 35".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give t...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
Duo Table Lamp in Bronze, Blown Glass and Marble by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling DUO sconce is now available as a desk or table lamp! Introducing the DUO lamp by Blueprint Lighting, 2021. A handsome study in clean lines an...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Nickel, Brass
Shunya Gold Shibori Silk Pillow
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Shunya Gold pillow is handmade by master artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore and revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products.
Shunya Gold pillow is luxurious and exquisite with its unique shibori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull.
In the style of Alberto Giacometti
Unsigned
25 H x 12 W x 3 D.
Preowned good original vintage unrestored condition.
Original...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 10 Cotton Cocktail Napkins with Gold Skull and Crossbone Embroidery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. a set of 10 white cotton cocktail napkins embroidered with a skull and crossbone design in a gold colored thread.
The perfect way to welcome your guests and dress up a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Beatriz Counter Stools by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
4 "Beatriz" counter stools featuring an industrial / biomorphic design that combines an organic form of a brass seat and contrasting dark patinaed textured ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
An elegant study in clean lines and graceful curves, Piega is truly a go-...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
50"x50" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #702
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 50" X 50".
Kue King created this diamond wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give the sculptu...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze
34"x34" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #721
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, brass, stainless steel. Measures: 34" X 34".
Kue King created this high-relief wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
58"x58" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless Steel #691
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Stainless steel. Measures: 58" X 58".
Kue King created this wall mounted sculpture using stainless steel wire. The stainless steel gives the sculpture a shine, reflectivity, and mir...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
43"x43" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Aged Brass #699
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged brass, stainless steel. Measures: 43" X 43".
Kue King created this circular wall mounted sculpture using brass and stainless steel wire. The brass is aged to give the sculpture...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
Walking Cat - Lion Sized Bronze Cat Sculpture with Mosaic Patterned Surface
By Mary Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block
Walking Cat, 2022
bronze
39h x 64w x 13d in
99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm
MBK001
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Look at my legs - Platinum plated frog sculpture by R + R Art & Design, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Cool platinum plated sculpture created by Victor and Lars Rundkvist Art and Design studio in Helsingborg Sweden. Limited edition this being no 99/250.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Heavy Crystal Glass and Brass Lamp by Nachtmann
By Nachtmann
Located in Munich, DE
The company nachtmann is famous for it's glasses, but most people don't know, that they made some really high quality lamps in the last century. Here is one - quite heavy.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Picture frame Cherry Red and Green Enamel gold plated Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with fine engraving of fruit (cherries) fire enamelled with polychrome colours, contempo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Ashtray or Vide Poche Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
Rick Owens bronze relic collection ashtray or vide poche.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Originally designed in 2012.
Each piece is handcraf...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Connect Floating Nightstand or Bed Table Customizable in Steel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wall hanging variant of the connect nightstand. This collection is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that are integral to the final piece. Traditional joinery techniques are used in conjunction with mass manufacturing technology to create this unique metal cabinetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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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