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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Large Green, Pink, & White Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas by John Link
By John Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
Large Vibrant Green, Pink, & White Abstract Acrylic and Alkyd Resin Painting on Canvas by John Link titled "Precession" 2007.
Painting on canvas by the La...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Acrylic
Bel Occhio Pendant Light in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bel Occhio pendant is a study in weightlessness and transparency. Its inner column suspends freely within a clear acrylic shell and provides both ambient and focused illumination. Av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
White Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and finished with a beautiful matt...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Parc, Customizable, Digital Printing, Mural Decor, Isidore Leroy
Located in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
All our products are custom made. The price per square meter is 77$. The price shown is for a 350cm wide by 250cm high wall
Yukiko Noritake, illustrator, Japanese artist based in ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Perf Pendant Light, Large Matte Black Perforated Tube, Glass Round Orb Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Combining hand blown opal glass with a perforated metal housing, Perf pendant is an elemental and versatile decorative fixture.
Utilizing a low energy LED...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Glass
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Alberto Giacometti 'Annette' Black and White Lithograph, circa 1964
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph 'Anette' made by Alberto Giacometti.
Especially created by the artist in 1964 for Made for the book titled "Prints from the Mourlot Press" published in Paris, 1964
The b...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 6' x 9' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Pair of Round Brass & White Rock Crystal Stone Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning pair of extremely modern & collectible table lamps. The rock crystal cylinder is a solid block of 14 Diameter x 24 Height cm. placed on top of the round brass body.
One E27...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Schumacher Sequoia Stripe 6' x 9' Rug In Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A tight, stable weave of wool and cotton, Sequoia Stripe is a versatile geometric pattern with a unique lattice detail. Inspired by our popular Sequoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zimba 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Light Sculpture Rebirth in White Onyx
Located in London, GB
Rebirth is a light sculpture in onyx, created to illuminate the path of those who recognize not only its functional and aesthetic value, but especially for those who understand its e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black, White, Pink, Red Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Estrada Lounge Chair in White Oak and Veg Tan Leather
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This leather lounge chair was made to make a dynamic appearance in any space and to be a go to lounge chair for reading and relaxing. The original design was built and tested over an...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Zimba 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zimba 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Halley Coffee Table Natural White Oak
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Halley is our most diverse and striking table. At a standard height of 18 inches, the size is perfect for either a coffee or side table. The table comes in 3 solid wood top versi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Zimba 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Zimba 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Sequoia Stripe 8' x 10' Rug In Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A tight, stable weave of wool and cotton, Sequoia Stripe is a versatile geometric pattern with a unique lattice detail. Inspired by our popular Sequoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Michael Anastassiades Modern Tall Floor lamp, Brass Base & Glass for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights F2 Floor Lamp in Brass by Michael Anastassiades
Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
FLOS Copycat Table Lamp in Gold by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and with the Copycat table lamp designer Michael Anastassiades shows us just how sweet it can be. This fixture is made of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Gold
Michael Anastassiades IC2 Modern Brass & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 2 Ceiling & Wall Light in Brass by Michael Anastassiades
Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Roman Travertine Dining Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bistro table by Le Lampade.
Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Schumacher Sequoia Stripe 9' x 12' Rug In Ochre
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A tight, stable weave of wool and cotton, Sequoia Stripe is a versatile geometric pattern with a unique lattice detail. Inspired by our popular Sequoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Chiado Counter Stool with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Coco Chandelier, Configuration 01 in Aged Brass by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Coco is a tribute to Gabrielle Chasnel, famously known as Coco Chanel. In the 1930s, she became the first woman to launch a fine jewelry collection. Chanel never left home without he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Schumacher Zimba 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A sumptuous design made of hand-knotted yarns, Zimba is an abstract large-scale pattern with a pronounced, alluring texture. Inspired by one of our mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern style swivel top Mushroom Ottomans or Poufs freshly upholstered in luxuriously soft ivory white bouclé are the perfect blend of form and function. Sexy Modern sculptural silhouette. Whether used for additional seating or for resting a delicious charcuterie platter, you and your guests will appreciate the swivel top feature. When seated, guests can swivel about and converse more freely. Trays or platters filled with goodies can rest atop and rotate for a more comfortable entertaining experience. Or simply rest your legs over these large and comfortable super soft ottomans after a long day with a good book and a glass of wine. The ivory white bouclé is rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs) and cleans up easily without damaging or compromising the fabric. Its texture breathes and works quite well in both cool and warm climates. Adjustable sizes. May be upholstered in Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.). Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Hood Pendant in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette.
The Hood Pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Chiado Bar Stool with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Céleste Small Chandelier in Aged Brass with Brass Chains by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Céleste is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. This sculptural light is handcrafted with delicate copper chains to create a unique an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Lladro Pulcino Obelisk Porcelain White Elephant Figurine with Wooden Base, Spain
By Lladro
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pulcino obelisk porcelain elephant figurine designed by Sculptor Francisco Cuesta at Lladro Porcelain, Spain. The Lladro Figurines are hand crafted by ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Fleco Coffee Table in Ash and White Steel
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Fleco Coffee table creates a beautiful centerpiece for any living room or lounge space. The natural wood grain creates is beautifully juxtaposed with the blackened steel and refi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chiado Lounge Chair with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Boucle Snow and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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