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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Gray
Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Glass 8 Person Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8 person glass dining room table with a sculptural chrome base in the style Milo Baughman. The dining table comes with a 3/4" glass top. The table and glass are in excellent co...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Disks, A Piece of 3D Sculptural White Leather Wall Art
Located in Margate, GB
Disks:
A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of white leather, woven together by Louise Heighes.
Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm.
One, s...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Ena Honed Travertine Dining Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ena table highlights a stunning organic shaped top, carefully crafted from travertine stone. Artfully paired with a brush-finished and hand-waxed aluminum base, its design is a t...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Aluminum, Brass
Expressionist Fine Art
Located in Clermont, FL
Contemporary Fine Art
Untitled
Executed in 2021. original - only one - No Reproductions.
signed by artist
oil on canvas - 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.
ABOUT ARTIST
Kelly-Ann BAPTIST...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French version of the poster for Woody Allen's 1971 film "Bananas".
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
French version of the poster for Woody Allen's 1971 film Bananas.
Third film by the American actor-director, who is pictured in the centre. The poster is folded and in good condition...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Caratos Dining Chairs in Sage-colored Velvet by Maxalto - Available Now
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caratos is a series of upholstered dining chairs by Maxalto, with a die-cast aluminum frame that have contemporary lines. These chairs are upholstered in a sage-colored velvet and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Jean Cocteau, Villefranche sur Mer - Chapelle St. Pierre
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Holmfirth, GB
An iconic and original lithographic poster created by Jean Cocteau to celebrate the Chapelle St. Pierre in the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the south of ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Lladró "The Debutante" Fine Porcelain Figurine, 1981
By Lladro
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful and whimsical retired design by Lladro artist Jose Puche is called "The Debutante" and is a pastel dream! With purple hair and snow white sk...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Alessandro Albrizzi Attributed Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi (Italian, 1934-1994) Modern lucite faceted octagonal ice bucket with swivel cover. 8.25" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Billiemi Marble Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane PintaVerde Marble Glossy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Polished Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Custom Polished Brass Stainless Steel Transition Side Tables
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A custom set of 3 nesting tables as part of the Transition collection, featuring unique, artistic mirror polished tabletops, crafted from brass and stainless steel on tubular bases. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Schuamcher Royal Poppy Stripe 20" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Royal Poppy Stripe by Marie-Anna Oudejans for Schumacher. Inspired by Dutch simplicity and traditional Indian flower motifs, Jaipur, India–based decorative paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Verde Alpi Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Nero Marquinia Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Clean lines, sharp graphics and generous volumes. The expressive power of the table top is combined wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Corbeille lounge sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Corbeille lounge sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy. 3 seater sofa with a white basketshaped woven metal structure and filled with white leather, informal, loosely covere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Chrome
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inch X 2 Inch
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Heuer
DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial and Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
I bought this clock many years ago and it was New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold me to it as I have no idea where it actually is.
The Heuer Racing Clock...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
BEBE - Battle of Gender - Abstract Contemporary wall art - Blue Pink painting
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
BEBE
The Battle of Gender Colors.
Will it be baby blue or baby pink? BEBE represents the harmony between colors associated with genders
and shows that these colors complement each other well, demonstrating a funky effect.
BEBE transcends boundaries, presenting a captivating fusion of baby blue and baby pink that goes beyond stereotypes. The canvas becomes a playground where colors dance together, symbolizing unity and breaking free from restrictive norms. This piece not only captures attention but also sparks a conversation about the fluidity and beauty of colors.
Celebrate diversity and embrace the enchanting balance within BEBE, a testament to the idea that colors know no bounds. Redefine your perspective on gender colors with this expressive and thought-provoking piece that challenges expectations and adds a burst of vivacity to any space.
Dimensions: W 100 cm H 120 cm.
Materials: Chalk, binder, latex, spray paint, wood.
Frame: Steel.
Artist: Tom de Meer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Curtis Jere Pop Art Strainer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993, signed and dated, great vintage condition. Supersized C. Jere metal strainer wall sculpture from the company’s kitchen utensil series.
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Decanter in Baccarat Crystal
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful decanter is an authentic creation of French craftsmanship from the 1970s, originating from a private Milanese home. Crafted from fine Baccarat crystal, it represents t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Fornasetti Round Tray Città di Carte Hand-Colored on Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the tray is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This tray is silk-screened by hand, painted by hand and covered with a smooth lacquer. Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Side Table in Emperador Marble Resistant to Weather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Rem Side Table
An outdoor side table inspired in one of the most emblematic architecture projects in cidade Invicta (Porto, Portugal) - Casa da Música. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Marble Cal King Bed
Located in Paonia, CO
All beds are made to order
Consultation required to begin quote
Queen and all Kind sizes available
Bed made to be a permanent fixture.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
The "George" Oval Mosaic Coffee Table with Sunburst Top by Oly Studios
By Oly Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
The "George" oval mosaic coffee table by Oly Studios, circa 2010. The table top is constructed from wood and resin veneer with a varied grey and silver cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Modern aluminium sideboard by Maarten Van Severen model Hk-2 Kast for Vitra 2005
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard named ’ Kast’ by the hand of Belgian interior architect and furniture designer Maarten Van Severen. It was produced by Vitra in 2005 and unfortunately one of the...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic. Sexy. Timeless. Aptly named by Karl Springer as the Sculpture Leg Table...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Ivory and brass coffee table in the style of Tommaso Barbi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant solid brass and ivory lacquer table with rounded corner beveled glass top very nicely crafted with faux ivory and brass tusks, styled after Tommaso Barbi’s incredible line of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF TRILOBE SINK IN BIANCO CARRARA MARBLE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 20th Century THREE-LOBATED WHITE MARBLE SINK
Copy of a seventeenth-century artefact
WIDTH 56cms
LENGTH 36cms
INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 11 cm
THICKNESS 14cm
WEIGHT 25Kg
MA...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Sculptural 21st C. Neal Small "Slopes" Inspired Faceted Wall Mirror
Located in Morristown, NJ
Unusual sculptural 21st c., wall mirror inspired by Neal Small's Slopes work. The beveled center plate has an angled mirror surround with an ebonised bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Gray Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair in gray leather with polished aluminum base. The upholstery is very supple and in seemingly immaculate condi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Graphic Poster, Boris Bucan Pretuska Firebird, Croatian Art Bird
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist:
Boris Bucan
Dimensions:
196 x 204 cm.
Condition:
Excellent
Bucan’s “Petruska” also known as the “Fire Bird” is a work of marvel. Consisting of 6 separate sheets.
Bucan...
Category
Late 20th Century Croatian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat V Brown 10X14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wonatti Pucisca Sideboard, Stainless Steel Sideboard, Fabric Velvet Sideboard
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Pucisca Sideboard, Modern Collection, Wood, Stainle...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Julius Caesar Copy of a Roman Statue of the Vatican Museums Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Julius Caesar - Terracotta - copy of a Roman statue of the Vatican Museums
Early 20th century
Terracotta bust of Julius Caesar 50-30 BC
This bust is taken from the original cast of a bust of the Vatican Museums.
Gaius Julius Caesar...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Hand-woven wool rug "Shikra" by Alejandro Puente
Located in Kathmandu, NP
Adapted from the original artwork by Alejandro Puente, Shikra, 1995.
Limited edition of 15 handmade and unique rugs.
LALANA RUGS is an applied arts initiative born from the desire...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Italian Murano Glass Bird by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Italian white and clear Murano glass bird sculpture by Licio Zanetti for Ultima Crystal Art. The sculpture is signed and retains the Ultima Crystal Art label (see detail ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid 20th Century Porcelain Figurine of a Greyhound
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain figurine of a greyhound.
The figurine is not marked, maker unknown. Probably Italian.
The figurine has a beautiful colour and very nice details in the anatomy...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Naoto Fukasawa minimal model "X" shelf storage unit in Corian for B&B Italia
Located in Skokie, IL
Naoto Fukasawa minimal model "X" shelf storage unit in Corian for B&B Italia, Italy circa 2005
Additional Information:
Materials: White Corian
Dimensions: 57 1/4" H x 51 5/8" W x 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Corian
Steel Russian Doll Tables for Dennis Miller, Designed by Rockwell Group - Small
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a small Russian Doll table in solid polished stainless steel, produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller, designed by Rockwell Group, the world-renowned design firm. This...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bas Relief Sculpture by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Bas Relief Sculpture by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Unique, signed and numbered.
Dimensions: Ø 300 x H 180 cm.
Materials: Sandstone, enamel and steel.
The bas-relief is a masterful piece...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Sandstone, Steel, Enamel
Vondom Suave Outdoor Lounge Chair by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
Suave Butaca Lounge Chair
Fabric: Back1040/SIT1040
Includes 1 Back Pillow
Furniture made of flexible polyurethane injected cold. This material possesses a high resilience and dura...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
MAGNIFICENT ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE SINK 20th Century Handmade
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE SINK 20th Century Handmade
Hand made white Carrara marble sink
HEIGHT 13cm
WIDTH 34cms
LENGTH 37cms
INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 10 cm
WEIGHT...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Modern Casual Afghan Runner in Wool with Abstract Design in Natural Colored Wool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Casual Afghan Runner in Wool with Abstract Design in Natural Colored Wool. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AFG-64742 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Modern Casual Design: Abstract...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac uph...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Modern Chrome Fire Tools by Maison Charles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sharp looking chrome fireplace tool set by Maison Charles. The set is comprised of four pieces - a brush, poker and shovel that hang on a stand with a hexagonal base.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box.
By Limoges for Asprey.
In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Stainless Steel Fireplace Set by Jean-Paul Créations, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique, modern stainless steel fireplace set includes a pair of flame-shaped signed andirons and a signed log rack.
Very good vintage condition.
This set will ship from France a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Amazing and Rare 20th Century Italian Astrolabe H: 94cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 20th Century Italian Astrolabe H: 94cm
94x60 cm approx.
Chromed steel astrolabe with engraved zodiac signs.
Wooden base.
good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hedgehog Pillow in Duck Egg Brown, 27x14"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Hedgehog by Neisha Crosland with a knife edge finish. Neisha Crosland was inspired by a botanical design on a Japanese ceramic plate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair Modern Chrome & Blanca Glass Three Drawer Chests by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair modern chrome and Blanca glass three drawer chests / nightstands by Bernhardt.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Sample Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Sample Rug for custom size 50 x 50 cm
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Acrylic
Giorgetti Skyline Sectional Sofa by Carlo Colombo
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Carlo Colombo
A domestic architecture that characterizes the space, by conforming to each need. The cutting-edge detail is the special reclining mechanism that allows re...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
12 Steuben/ George Thompson Engraved Prized Bull & Game Fish Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Steuben/ George Thompson engraved prized bull & game fish glasses.
Complete with original fitted Neiman Marcus box and felts.
Here is a rare opportu...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Prism L, Bar in Hand Polished Stainless Steel, G Metal and Travertine Marble
Located in Beirut, LB
Imposing counter bar characterized by its sculptural futuristic design, massive yet aerial thanks to the reflections on its polished surface.
By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2018.
Polish...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel, Metal
Barcelona coffee table from Knoll International
Located in Greding, DE
Barcelona table, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Table top in clear flat glass, and chrome polished base.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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