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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of ITable Lamps in Bronze, Italy 1980s
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall table lamps made of a rectangular glass base, brass structure and cast bronze facades.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Paul Rudin, Rhinoserus, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1970s
By Paul Rudin
Located in New York, NY
Paul Rudin (1904-1992) was an American sculptor, mostly known for animal depictions.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gold-Plated Metal Table Lamps by Pierre Casenove with Original Shade
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of gold-plated metal lamps depicting nude women by Pierre Casenove. The lamps have their original shades, that do show some signs of age. One lamp retains more of its ...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Bronze Sculpture by Abigail Varela
By Abigail Varella
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and dynamic 3 part bronze sculpture by Venezuelan sculptor Abigail Varela is not only a maquette for a larger outdoor 12 foot garden sculptu...
Category
1980s Venezuelan Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Boulon Side Table by Maurice Marty
Located in New York, NY
Side Table
2016
Patinated bronze
Edition of 8 + 4 AP.
Signed and numbered
H 23.3 x W 16.5 in.
(H 59.5 x W 41.9 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coniglieschio Bronze Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Bronze sculpture casted with lost wax method part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 9 pieces. Signed and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Six Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs in MéTal and Gold Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Willy Rizzo dining chair set comprising six chairs in
metal and gold chrome.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modernism, Bull, Anodized Bronze Sculpture, 1974
Located in New York, NY
Signed with initials: “PH” or “Pt”, and dated: ’74.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Murano "Soffiati" Gold Dusted Glass Chandeliers, circa 1990
Located in New York, NY
Two Italian Murano "Soffiati" gold dusted glass chandeliers with six fluted and scroll design arms supporting a dish shaped shade (canopy) (PRICED EACH).
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Smoked Gunmetal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Nickel
Pair of 1970 Candelabra, Candles Lighting
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970 candelabra, candles lighting.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Abstract Rider, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bronze sculpture of a rider on his horse in an abstract and soft design. The surface of the rider is structured with concave indentations; the horse is marked with horizontal l...
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Venetian Table Lamp in blown Murano Glass white & gold contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Italian Venetian, Table Lamp, blown Murano Glass, white & gold, 21st.
This is an amazing and unique, table lamp, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass. The table lamp i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Nude Woman
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze sculpture.
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sleek Pair of Modern Style Three-Drawer Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style mirrored chests. This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three drawers and tops. ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
A Pair of "Totem" Sconces by Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of "Totem Lamp" sconces designed by Maria Pergay circa 1974. Stainless steel sheet enshrines ram skull made of polished bronze. Both stamped "Maria Pergay".
Referen...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Square Fractale Resin and Amethyst Pair of Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of lamps made of bronze feet holding a square white fractale body incrusted with small pieces of amethyst.
Glustin Luminaires creation.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Rosewood Coffee Table Designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze coffee table with rosewood tipped feet designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Coffee Table in Bronze River 1/2/3 Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of three coffee table in bronze lost-wax casting. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1990s Italian Unique White Black and Gold Chest or Sideboard on Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind modern three-drawer sideboard or console, entirely handmade in Italy, very attractive design, the surround in ivory white glass is also finished at the back so that thi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
"Walking Woman" Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Abstract depiction of a walking woman, made from patinated bronze. Supported by a bronze cylindrical base. This sculpture is signed.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 1970s Bronze and Glass Dome Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional six-arm bronze chandelier with faceted glass domes. Each arm has three light sources.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Constanti, a Limited Edition series of cast Bronze, Brass or Leaded Bronze in Polished, Brushed or Rustic finish by Costantini founder William Stuart in homage to Brancusi.
Each p...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hero Side Table, Studio Piet Boon in Bronze
By Piet Boon
Located in Vancouver, BC
Specially designed by Studio Piet Boon to celebrate the close cooperation with Linteloo, the bold and refined solid cast bronze HERO is a true sculptu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Walking Nude Woman Figurative Sculpture
By Tom Corbin
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a walking figurative nude female/woman features a fantastic rich and dark patina and has a wonderful ...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antonio Citterio Psiche Mirror by B & B Italia Large Bronze Frame Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Psiche mirror designed Antonio Cittiero is part of the Max Alto collection for B&B Italia. The angled top surround allows these mirrors to be leaned agai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bronze Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture "Alexandre" Sculpture #230/1000
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Bronze Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture "Alexandre" Sculpture #230/1000
Offered for sale is a bronze Italian-made puzzle sculpture by the Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berrocal...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Low Console with Cabinets
By Gary Magakis
Located in New York, NY
Gary Magakis has built a cult-like following among top designers and collectors for his dynamic studio-driven metal furniture composed of seemingly simple geometric shapes. His hand-formed bronze and steel designs have been featured in Financial Times, Architectural Digest, and Interiors Magazine, among others. Magakis’ works have been acquired by the National Museum of American Jewish History...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
French 1970's Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 1970's bronze sculpture with nickel frame table lamp fitted with oblong silk hardback lampshade.
Measurement include the shade.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Metal
Stefan Rurak, TL #11, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn based Stefan Rurak’s unique vision and process stems from a diverse range of media, ranging from things as conventional as drawing and painting to performance art. “The work...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Gold Leaf, Steel
Stefan Rurak, TL #10, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn based Stefan Rurak’s unique vision and process stems from a diverse range of media, ranging from things as conventional as drawing and painting to performance art. “The work...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Gold Leaf
Stefan Rurak, TL #9, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn based Stefan Rurak’s unique vision and process stems from a diverse range of media, ranging from things as conventional as drawing and painting to performance art. “The work...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Gold Leaf
Stefan Rurak, TL #7, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn based Stefan Rurak’s unique vision and process stems from a diverse range of media, ranging from things as conventional as drawing and painting to performance art. “The work...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Gold Leaf
Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Five hand-built steel shades are mounted onto vertical posts at various heights creating an organic cluster of asymmetric forms. Each shade is cut and welded individually, before pat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Steel
Bronze Sculpture of a Woman
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture of a woman, unsigned. Measures: 12" H x 4" W.
Category
19th Century Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Headless Animal, Bronze Sculpture, 50s/60s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious patinated bronze sculpture of a headless animal
Wooden base
Good condition
Sculpture from the 1950s/1960s
Height 22cm
22 x 10.5cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fred Brouard Square Glass Topped Brass & Bronze Sculptural Low Table
By Fred Brouard
Located in Stamford, CT
Fred Brouard ( French. 1944 - 1999 ) square glass topped low table with sculptural polished brass and bronze base. Signed and numbered 2/25.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Markus Haase, Cloud Series Light Sculpture II, DE
By Markus Haase
Located in New York, NY
Composed of a series of tiered, interconnected bronze and onyx rings and vines, Markus Haase’s Cloud Series light sculptures creating a sweeping landscape...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Substantial Italian 18k Yellow Gold Flexible Mesh Necklace by Unoaerre
By UnoAErre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A SUBSTANTIAL 18K YELLOW GOLD MESH NECKLACE BY UNOAERRE
Italy, circa late 20th century 17" wearable length Italian assay marks to clasp
Item # C104239
A true classic, this substa...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Italian Tiffany & Co 14k Yellow Gold San-Marco Choker Necklace
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE TIFFANY & CO 14K GOLD SAN-MARCO NECKLACE
Circa late 20th century 75.9 grams total weight in a brilliant bright-polish surface
Item # 112LGS10S
An incredibly fine necklace b...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Stefan Rurak, Low Table V, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn-based Stefan Rurak’s furniture defies conventional boundaries – merging fine art aesthetics, modern conceptual design, and traditional, hand-made craftsmanship techniques. H...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Gold, Steel
Bronze Wall Sculpture by Oak, France, 2015
By OAK
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bronze mural representing three ribbed leaves by Oak, France, 2015.
The work of a great fineness alternates the raw bronze with the polish of the ribs.
T...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Cantos" Hell-V Ring in 18-Karat Gold by Anne Fischer, 2008
By Anne Fischer
Located in New York, NY
Fragment from Hell-V, in 18k gold. From the "Cantos" series. Designed and made by Anne Fischer, 2008. (with chain, add $900).
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Large Bronze Six-Corned Flower Vase with Chain Pattern by Aida Tomiyasu
Located in Stamford, CT
Of ovoid shape with a short neck, each panel of the body decorated with a single vertical band alternating with a double band filled with spirals and lines in relief. Original wooden box, the lid with an inscription reading Seidô ruimon rokugata kabin (bronze six-corned flower vase with chain pattern), the reverse of the lid with inscription reading Teiten shuppin (displayed at Teiten) Tomiyasu saku and sealed Tomi.
A bit about the artist-
Aida Tomiyasu...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Marble-top Console in the Art Deco Manner
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Marble-top Console in the Art Deco Manner on tapered legs.
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Estate 14k Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 14K GOLD AND DIAMOND TEXTURED LINK CHOKER NECKLACE
7 brilliant diamonds 15 1/2" wearable length 42.65 grams
Item # C104222
Elegant and refined, this striking choker neckla...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of French Modern Bronze 'X' Base Floor Lamps, C. 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French modern bronze 'X' base floor lamps, C. 1960
Each one of typical form with square column and 12.5 diameter 'X" base.
51" high to the top of the column, 54" high to th...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Modern Bronze Sculpture "The Wind Of The Wisdom"
Located in Rome, IT
Precious sculpture in bronze casting with lost wax technique.
The celebration of the encounter between the past that the mighty oak, a symbol of wisdom, represents
and the future t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light w? Gold Flecks + Tulip Design; Qty
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Modern Murano opaline glass flush mount ceiling light. Off-white with gold flecks and tulip design. Made in Italy, 2000s. Cleaned and rewired. Small quantity available at ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Handpainted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne teacup and saucer has a narrow pink and blue dotted rim surrounding a broad, delicate golden decor on the saucer, white wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
5-Stick Vertical Chandelier in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ostensibly incidental, the Pick Up Stick collection is anything but. Each intersection is carefully considered to produce a studied haphazardness of point and line oriented within sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
6-Stick Chandelier in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ostensibly incidental, the Pick Up Stick collection is anything but. Each intersection is carefully considered to produce a studied haphazardness of point and line oriented within sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
10-Stick Chandelier in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ostensibly incidental, the Pick Up Stick collection is anything but. Each intersection is carefully considered to produce a studied haphazardness of point and line oriented within sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
5-Stick Horizontal Chandelier in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ostensibly incidental, the Pick Up Stick collection is anything but. Each intersection is carefully considered to produce a studied haphazardness of point and line oriented within sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plano Bar Cabinet in Bronze, Curved Glass Doors, Waxed Leather Bottle Slings
Located in Vancouver, BC
A monument to curiosity and an invitation for the viewer to engage with the objects contained within. Its presence is created by the tension of delicate lightness contrasted with imposing size, and the interplay between light and shadow.
Crafted by hand from the finest materials, it is a cabinet like no other – the marriage of the artist’s idealistic impracticality to the possibilities of industrial process.
Shown with frame in Warm Bronze and Blackened Steel, frosted glass doors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
"Cantos" Hell-III Ring, in Sterling Silver with 18-Karat Gold by Anne Fischer
By Anne Fischer
Located in New York, NY
Hell-III Ring, in sterling silver with 18-karat gold insert. From the "Cantos" series. Designed and made by Anne Fischer, 2011. (Size 6.5, also available for custom order).
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Ring in Sterling Silver, Gold, Rubies, and Sapphires by Anne Fischer, 2017
By Anne Fischer
Located in New York, NY
Untitled ring in sterling silver, 18-karat gold, rubies, and sapphires. Includes the following text carved on the verso of the ring band: "Whither goest thou, America, in thy shiny car in the night - Jack Kerouac." Designed and made by Anne Fischer...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
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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