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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Outdoor Stool Lacquered in Brown and Cream With Stainless Steel Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Tourbillion- Outdoor stool.
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Nordic Industrial Bathroom Wall Sconce in White Porcelain by Ifö
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Industrial - Bauhaus inspired bathroom wall light in white porcelain. Model number: 6050b designed by Knud Holscher for Ifö in Sweden and manufactu...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug. 100% Natural Wool in Finest Quality. CUSTOM OPTIONS A.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern handmade rug made of natural un-dyed ivory and brown sheep wool. The design is based on vintage Moroccan rugs.
It takes 3 weavers approximately 5 weeks to produce one of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
SIM Frame Small 50 by Kaia
Located in Geneve, CH
SIM Frame Small 50 by Kaia
Dimensions: 54 x 3.5 x 5.4 cm
LED technology: 24V, 7W,
2700K, dimmable, 742lm
Materials: Solid brass
Also available: Oiled Brushed Brass, Patinated Brass...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Scherzer White Matte Porcelain Bisque German Vases Set of 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming vintage modern Scherzer white matte porcelain bisque German vases set of 3. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use a...
Category
20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th, Italian Chandelier Composed of a Light Neon Inserted in White Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of a neon light inserted in white glass in the particular shape of a flower with original colouring. The lights is neon type socket and are powered by 220...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp, Textured Brass Cast and an off White Lampshade
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Marilyn Monroe, the sexiest Pin-up of the 1950s, inspired a piece of Art & Design. The design of the Monroe Lamp captures the essence of her image and the sensuality of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fig Amber Scented Candle, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Thanks to its eye-catching container design, Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home.
ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant.
About ACH Collection
ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Adjustable Floor Lamp by George Hansen for Metalarte, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Adjustable floor lamp designed in 1970's by George Hansen and produced by Metalarte, Spain. Brass and lacquered metal. Adjustable in height from 104 to 140 cm, the arm is rotatable.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Moss, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Moss, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Moss, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Moss, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Moss, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Caramel, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Bespoke Modernist Circular Pendant Light in Brushed Brass and Opal Glass, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The 'Diskus' modernist pendant light has a pure classical timeless form and is manufactured in brushed brass and opal glass. The light is provided with 6 E27 sockets and disponible o...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Papaya, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Three Office swivels chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side. The swivel chairs are made of white plastic. The ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Black, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Yellow, Estremoz White with Gris Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Aged Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Peridot w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and elegant pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Souk Mirror Red, Estremoz White with Bronze Mirror and Polished
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Light Object 014 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 014 by Naama Hofman
Dimensions: W 5, H 80 cm
Light tube diameter 35 mm
Canopy diameter 20 cm
Available light tube lengths: 80 cm / 60 cm / 40 cm
Material: Polishe...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Meditation Armchair Offered in Pure White Chenille
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it a spa, a meditation space...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
New Air Coffee Table, Stone Top with White Metal and Estremoz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new air coffee table with stone top or wood top is an elegant modem coffee table, pairing a combination of natural stone or wood and metal foot finishes. A light airy design to s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
Natural Comodín Cuadrado Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural comodín cuadrado wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 31 x W 13 x H 30 cm
Materials: Metal, ribbon.
This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colour...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nickel and White Glass Sconce
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An object of extraordinary elegance suitable for modern and contemporary decors thanks to its sleek design, this polished wall lamp features a wall mount in satin nickel in a curved,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
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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