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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Silver
Firmamento Milano Pillola Table Lamp by Parisotto and Formenton Architetti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
Elegant interior lamp designed as an essential element that creates an evocative light of great comfort. A matte ball of simple and pure form, cut in two perfect halves that diffuse reflected and discreet light. The project line is the essentiality that shapes both the aesthetics and the lighting effect. The light is spread from inside the ball, reflected on the inner shell of the dome and spread on the surface of the table on which it is placed. Designed for the living, its light gives a great atmosphere to the home. The unit features a dimmer enabling custom quality and intensity light.
Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton graduated in architecture from the IUAV of Venice. In 1990 they founded their own design firm P+F Parisotto+Formenton Architetti. Their research is oriented towards a range of different design themes, through which they have developed wide experience on both the national and international levels. In the design field they developed a collaboration with leading furniture and lighting companies such as cc-tapis, FontanaArte, Mingardo, Minotti Cucine. In the yacht sector the studio worked for Sanlorenzo, Cantiere del Pardo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Small Glo Ball F1 Floor Lamp in Glass and Steel, by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo-Ball Series, the Glo-Ball F was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This contemporary floor lamp fits natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Opinion Ciatti Foliae Small Sculptural Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foliae wall is a sculptural lamp presented by Opinion Ciatti during the Salone, 2018. Many metal leaves welded together to form a spectacular wall lamp, just like many leaves in a tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small 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 low Tab.u stool, the firstborn in the family, is a really versatile object. 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. Its elder brother, Big Tab.u is a traditional tall bar stool. 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
Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak.
Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface.
The decorativ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Orbis Round Art Deco Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame, XL
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Orbis™ round mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame. The detailing and finish, including visible brass screws, emphasise the crafty and quality feel of the mirro...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hudson Ottoman 18"Ø in Silver Grey Tibetan Lamb by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in Tibetan Lamb Shearling, the Hudson Ottoman exudes luxury. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a tr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin
Colosseum II Silver Pleated Metal Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum II is a silver pleated metal centerpiece, that could be used also as fruit bowl
This product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of the Roman Empire, this collection transforms antique references into a celebration of contemporary craft.
New Roman collection also includes Colosseum I (all copper), and Colosseum III (copper and silver plated).
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the Miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Orbis Round Minimalist Contemporary Frameless Mirror, Large
Located in London, GB
Charming and minimalist round frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Des...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
C Resin Side Table, Contemporary Side Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
The C Resin side table by Nada Debs is composed of transparent resin with hand inlay of mother-of-pearl, brushed silver metal or brushed brass and c...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
“Pretty” Table Lamp matt finishing, violet Silk, Silvered Glass circle
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Pretty lamp is entirely hand-made in Tuscany, Italy, and it is inspired by a young girl, a very pretty woman. Pretty is a lamp that has characteristics of softness and strength, it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vanilla Lune Candle by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Aurum Silver Gilt 'College of Arms' Goblets, Hector Miller, 1984
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of four Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Goblets, by Hector Miller for Aurum, London, 1984. The goblets are numbered 33, 34, 36, and 364, from a limited edition of 500. The goblets ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Silver Plated Teapot Stone Handles Handcrafted Italy Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the duality objects collection, OHO, is a harmonious blend of contemporary design's expressive freedom and the profound expertise of silverware workshops. This piece serves a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Louis Poulsen Panthella 320 Table Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
The iconic Panthella Table Lamp is among Verner Panton's most popular designs, with its organic form that mirrors Panton's playful personality and design aesthetic...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen VL56 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 56 Pendant for Folkets Hus, in Vesterbro Copenhagen. Originally designed and built for th...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Antique German Silver Playing Card Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows face...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Tiffany American Modern Deep and Heavy Sterling Silver 13-Inch Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Deep well, wide shoulder, and flat rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20188, and director's letter...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vtg Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray "ARH" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace "Alden" Silver Plated Small Modern Trinket Dish Tray. Item features "A.R.H" (?) monogram to edge, original hallmark
Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 0.5" H x 17"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Flos Large Glo Ball F3 Floor Lamp in Glass and Steel, by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo-Ball Series, the Glo-Ball F was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This contemporary floor lamp fits natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Opinion Ciatti Tab.ulino Small Table with Mirror Top
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 Tab.ulino and Tab.ulone, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti XXX Small Round Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
What is immediately clear when we look at the XXX coffee table range designed by Lapo Ciatti is the contrast between the fine finishes and the shapes that are purposely irregular and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small Square Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The thick frame of this mirror that recalls the effect of creased paper or aluminium foil, will fell like to touch it! The shimmering surface of Tab.u mirror gives an impression to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the freestanding bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Papavero Delicato Large Table Decoration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen Panthella 250 Table Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is famous for his inspirational and colorful personality. A unique person with a special sense for color, shape, light function and space. Over the course o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Hudson Ottoman 22"Ø in Silver Grey Tibetan Lamb by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Featured in Tibetan Lamb Shearling, the Hudson Ottoman exudes luxury. These structured and supportive round ball ottomans are designed to function as a traditional leg rest, add a tw...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Lambskin
Luna Half-Moon Semicircular Contemporary Frameless Mirror, Regular
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Luna™ half-moon frameless mirror with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality and ingenious hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different directions. Designed...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Tête-à-tête Set of Two Candleholder in Metal Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tête-à-tête is a set of two metallic candleholder available in two materials: silver plate metal and brass.
It is a small object which gives the illusion that the candles are floati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Orbis Round Minimalist Frameless Mirror Floating Effect, Small
Located in London, GB
Charming and minimalist round frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK.
F...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Six Silver Plate Service Chargers Ribbon and Reed Border England
Located in Montreal, QC
Whether you are setting your table for a formal or informal occasion, service plates offer the hostess an opportunity to set the atmosphere for the decor of the table with timeless e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1980s Modern Silver Plated and Dark Gray Glass Rectangular Italian Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s Modern Rectangular Italian Tray is a stunning example of 1980s design aesthetics. Its use of premium materials, minimalist design, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s
Each one is hallmarked with the makers mark, .925 and Taxco.
Elevate your gaming e...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Top Quality Modernist Walnut Pill Box In English Sterling Silver - 1985
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine piece of modern silver, hefty and beautifully made from English solid Sterling Silver in the form of a walnut.
The hinged box has a little cut-out in the front to help...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Silver metal model hand 5 fingers designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini in 1978.
Signed.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Six Jerento Lopez Reyes Sterling Silver Champagne Sherbet Stemware 1925 Mexico
Located in Toledo, OH
Six sterling silver sherbet / champagne stemware by Jerento Lopez Reyes, Mexico. No monograms. 4.38" tall
Category
1920s North American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Signed Arie Ofir Israeli Sterling Silver & Anodized Aluminum Candlesticks
By Arie Ofir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Modernist silver candlesticks.
By Arie Ofir.
In sterling silver with anodized aluminum central candle holders.
B...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Sterling Silver
Alvin sterling silver set of 6 goblets , marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of Goblets by Alvin in sterling silver. These goblets were purchased from the estate of an important Hollywood star in Los Angeles .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
K-OVER Champagne, Kintsugi, silver 999/°, Italy
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
Cover Champagne : Kintsugi
Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the" glacettes" . The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
20th Century Pair Candle Holders 855B Georg Jensen Sigvard Bernadotte Sterling
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of candlesticks 855 B by Georg Jensen Denmark , design Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
The straight design and particular style, without any other decorations than the lines of the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
K-OVER Wine, Crocodile, silver 999/°°, Italy
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
Cover wine : Crocodile
Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the" glacettes" . The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
English Stitched Saddle Leather Three-Section Watch Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Stitched Saddle Leather Three-Section Watch Box
England, Later 20th Century
Elevate your watch collection with this English stitched saddle leather three-section watch box,...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Magnets
K-OVER Champagne, American Eagle, argento 999/°°, Italia
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
Cover Champagne : American Eagle
Le nostre K-OVER, sono delle alternative al secchiello champagne ed alla più comune glacette avendo la stessa funzione . Il metallo prezioso che cus...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Modernist Design Sterling Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece - Millennium Mark 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2000 by T. Stocks, this striking, modernist design, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 5 candles at different heights, and would make a stunning centr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable heavy, solid sterling silver box signed on the underside by the famed London silversmith and Jeweller, Theo Fennel.
The box is hand crafted in the form of a tru...
Category
1990s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nim Pillow, Silver Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Insert included
Fabric: Linen
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Standard/No Edge Type
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Chunky Tubular Ceramic Magazine Rack by BZIPPY in Silver Palladium Glaze
By BZippy & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BZIPPY accessories emerge from a vocabulary of shapes informed by the designer's interest in architecture, industrial design, and the many forms of urban infrastructure. A new functi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Nim Pillow, Aqua Silver Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Insert included
Fabric: Linen
Shape: Square
Edge Type: Standard/No Edge Type
Care...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Plus Object Glass Engraved Relief in Silver "Glamour"
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Glaumur" mirror transcends its functional role, becoming an objet d'art through the intricate framing of the designer's original "Plus OPbject" craftsmanship. This transformatio...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Light Grey Silver Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, House of Lawrian, 1974
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Elizabeth II silver salt and pepper shaker set by House of Lawrian. The salt and pepper shakers are of squat tapering round form, with bark-effect decoration.
Assay: - .925 (Ster...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Art Deco style, this glamorous pouf boasts a shimmering look with its silver velvet upholstered seat and matching lurex fringe. A chic addition to a living room dominated...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Italian Sterling Silver teaset minimalist and moder style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Completely handmade this Teaset is in sterling silver in a modern style with a spherical shape, shiny and essential shapes with handles and knobs in precious wood.
The teapot has a s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rectangular Silverplated Tray
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern and timeless tray is perfect to serve coffee or tea. It is very elegant to show a crystal glasses collection or the barware pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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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