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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: White
21st Cent Warm Ivory Wool Durable Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN’s "Lanagrossa" in the color Bianco (Warm White), is a modern rug in pure wool in warm neutral hues.
A design of Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of the Italian manufact...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Right Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
By John Sohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Right Hand pillow is a play on the brand namesake, Sohn. Sohn literally translates to "hand" in Korean. The Hand pillow blurs the line between soft scu...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Off White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Fully Hand Embroidered By Artisans , Katha Handloom Queen Bedspread in Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton bedspread / diver masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan women in India.
A sustainable des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Yarn
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome vase
Singular, unpredictable cracks and tiny speckles distinguish the captivating aesthetic of this vase, featuring a cylindrical base and mouth incorporated within the spher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Flower Vase V
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white ceramic flower vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the l...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel pouf upholstered in white Italian merino wool/poly blend performance boucle. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Chalk Handloom White Merino Organic Cotton Throw in Hand Knotted Stripes Design
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Chalk Throw is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100% merino yarn that is hand spun.
A susta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Abstract Rhino
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
As its handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Flos Tab LED Table Lamp in Aluminum, by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the Tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-degree rotation capability emitti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Tab 2700K LED Floor Lamp in Aluminum, by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Av.México Sideboard, Wicker and Oak with Marble, Mexican Design 180 cm
Located in Mexico City, MX
This sideboard gives an elegant accent to any dining room. A Guatemalan green Tikal marble top floats above a handwoven body, in contrast to its sturdy wooden structure. The body is ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Flos Pochette Up LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ronan Bouroullec Monofiore Vase in Matte White Polycarbonate for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Evocative of futuristic atmospheres, the perfect juxtaposition to Classic furnishings, the Monofiore vase by Ronan Bouroullec is made of white polycarbonate.
Material: Polycarbona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
USM Nightstand P2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Haller Nightstand P Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Haller Serving Cart L 18
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With handle and casters. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Medium Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo wall is the wall version of the Original Ptolomeo and could be defined as the "column of knowledge”. A stack of levitating books or a ground-air column (floor-ceiling) for e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious small vase sculpted by hand from a solid block of white onyx.
Vase dimensions: D 13, H 22 cm. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Arc Sconce in Black with White Lucite Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid satin brass or black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and brass screws.
Measures: Large: W 5.25in (13.5cm) x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Patricia Urquiola Bandas Small Pouf for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam
Betty Custom Made to Order Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
With curvaceous shapes and a nipped centre, Betty is a modern take on midcentury era design. Sculptural mold-blown glass spheres glow in opal opaque, semi-opaque colors or clear glas...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Diana B Side Table in White by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Side table? Lectern? Notebook stand? Reference library? Konstantin Grcic‘s new series of sheet metal tables is open to a wide range of interpretations and uses and, most importantly,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Amro Handloom Throw / Blanket , Black & White Minimal Motifs In Organic Cotton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, AMRO throw / bedspread / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in India and dyed entirely with earth-friendly dyes developed locally to artisan cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli
Located in Milan, IT
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
FLOS Clara Ceiling Light w/ Chrome Trim by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So simple, and yet, so brilliant: The Clara lamp from Piero Lissoni is an excellent example of the artist’s minimalist style and smart use of materials. The front diffuser is made of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Cactus Spirit Screen Printed Wallpaper in Rose Gold 'Metallic Copper on Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to cleaning. Made of brass and horsehair, the set comes with a magnetic peg that allows for the pan and brush to be proudly be dis...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer, Lucite and Glass Nightstands by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and Lucite with a milk glass tops.
The pieces have beautiful lines and great presence, they are solidly built and crafted loc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Lucite, Oak
Queen Size Premium Linen Duvet Bedding Chalk White Molteni&C - Tarascona
Located in New York, NY
Tarascona Premium Linen Bedding Set by Marta Ferri.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
Tarascona is a premium linen bedding set made of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Wide Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls.
Cerused finish.
Dimensions: 46” W x 18” D x 36” H.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a clear glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Ash
Marble Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial female nude torso white marble sculpture with dark veining, circa 20th century. Sculpture is predominately white marble with traces of dark veining as sho...
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Geometric Decoration Set Ceramic, White Porcelain, Sculptural Object 'Cubism'
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
Geometry set of 3 pieces made of ceramic, with high quality stoneware in the Galician town of Buño, known throughout the world for its quality in the pottery technique. The shapes in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Modern Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Rug in Black and Ivory Pattern
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Shiraz bold graphic black and ivory pattern rug is hand-knotted, and made from the finest hand-spun, hand-carded naturally dyed wool. Many of the rugs made in the villag...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Round side table wooden base scagliola art top handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Cupioli produces a large range of coffee or side table. This model is manufactured with a scagliola art top supported by sober lacquered wooden base. The small size make it suitable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both mo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Composition
Sircle Pendant PH4
Located in Renton, WA
Sircle pendant PH4, a symbolization merged Square and circle, inspired by the East aesthetic philosophy, the circular light ball just like a soft tender mind lean...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Baleri Italia Cartoons Low Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli
Located in Milan, IT
Cartoons creates a spatial division that is baroque and minimalist at the same time. The idea of the screen is a sublime mystification: a wall that is not a wall. Corrugated cardboar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ceramic Golf Plate "BOGEY" Handcrafted in White with Gold, Platinum or Bronze
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf plate handcrafted in white enamel and 24-karat gold,
platinum or bronze
Bogey - code GP040. Measures: Height 1.0 cm, diameter. 40.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain White & Navy Blue Valance
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique.
We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm.
- Customize in any size and in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Katha Handloom Throw in Organic Cotton, Fully Hand Embroidered By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Katha is a organic cotton throw / blanket masterfully hand embroidered by unique group of indigenous artisan women in India.
A sustainable design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Cotton
Oak White MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi dining table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted sur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg
5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Satin Gold / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
USM Haller Media O2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions and weight:
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Opinion Ciatti Fermaporte Cylindrical Doorstop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fermaporte by Lapo Ciatti are ready made simple yet sophisticated objects. Essential in shape but refined in materials. A marble cylinder mounted on a shiny 24-karat gold-plated stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Haller Nightstand P1 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, 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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