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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Creator: Unknown
Creator: A. & H. Lejambre
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three origina...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
S-Shaped Biomorphic Dining Chair In Matte Black
Located in New York, NY
Meet this Chair, a stunning example of modern style. With its smooth black finish and unique fabric seat, it's all about contemporary elegance. Made for people who love both style an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Fabric
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three origina...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three origina...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Missing Link Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Missing link wall sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 15 x height 34 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished,aged, brushed, bronzed, blackened, o...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table 08 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 08 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The green mounta...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
The Albarello Jar by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Albarello Jar by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 37 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Albarello is inspired by medicinal jars used to hold apothecaries’ ointment...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Beige Portal Mirror by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Beige Portal Mirror by Hot Wire Extensions
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, mirror.
Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 61 x H 60 cm
9 kg
Different ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Rare Translucent Molded Side Chair
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Rare Translucent Molded Side Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Fiasca takes inspiration from storage vessels made in fairly standard shape...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Table 13 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 13 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 70 x W 110 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gree...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Table 01 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 01 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 42 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in different colors. Please contact us.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the t...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Medium White Portal Mirror by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium White Portal Mirror by Hot Wire Extensions
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced natural white marble sand, copper pipe, mirror.
Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 61 x H 60 cm
...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Lilac Play Object 03 Table Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lilac Play Object 03 Table Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 10
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, natural ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Everest Kitchen Island by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Everest Kitchen Island by Jérôme Bugara
Limited Edition Of 25 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 130,7 x W 292,8 x H 94 cm.
Materials: Fiore di Bosco Marble.
Signed,...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Table 12 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 12 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: Ø 120 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my ...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Console Table 03 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Table 03 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 09 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 43 x W 110 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent i...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Console Table 01 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Table 01 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 06 of 8 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 43 x W 110 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Andrée Hochar Fattal, Forbidden Fruit, Modernist Bronze Sculpture, 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Andrée Hochar Fattal
Forbidden Fruit
Modernist Patinated-Bronze Sculpture
XX Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 4.75 inches
Width: 8.25 inches
Depth: 5...
Category
1980s Asian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Table 14 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 14 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 87 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gre...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Console Table 04 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Table 04 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 08 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 43 x W 110 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent i...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Materials: Brushed oak wood.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm.
Naibu
We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Raw Side Edition Table by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Side Edition Table by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 08 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 36 x W 43 x H 51 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I sp...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Set Of 2 Versailles Nickel Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Versailles Nickel Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: D 5 x W 13,2 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Nickel.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Ketl Sculpture by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ketl Sculpture by Mesawa
Materials: Volcanic stone.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm.
Mesawa is a Mexican design brand created by architect Santiago Sierra and designer Diego Linar...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Table 04 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 04 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 09 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 35 x W 60 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
Also available in different colors. Please contact us.
My oldest ...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Brass Nenuphar Coffee Table by Atelier Thomas Formont
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Nenuphar coffee table by Atelier Thomas Formont
Design: Thomas Formont
Materials: Solid brass fine polished, waxed, patinated finish with...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table 06 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 06 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 04 of 10 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 32 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Ph...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Console Table 02 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Table 02 by Saerom Yoon
Limited Edition No. 04 of 8 + 2AP
Dimensions: D 43 x W 110 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Tlakatl Sculptural Chair by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Tlakatl Sculptural Chair by Mesawa
Materials: Volcanic stone.
Dimensions: D 62 x W 85 x H 150 cm.
Mesawa is a Mexican design brand created by architect Santiago Sierra and designer ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Amelia Daybed by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Amelia Daybed by Jérôme Bugara
Limited Edition Of 25 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 105,8 x W 335,2 x H 90,2 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair Fa...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Jacquard
Set Of 2 Versailles Doré Brass Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Versailles Doré Brass Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: D 5 x W 13,2 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Available in different finishes. Please contact u...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Nero takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castelli be...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
The Mirror of Simple Souls by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Mirror of Simple Souls by Coseincorso
Limited Edition Of 15 + 2 A.P.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 62,5 x H 124 cm.
Materials: Hand-cut stainless steel and painted steel.
Weight: 30 kg.
...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Guzzini Side Table - Ivory
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Guzzini Side Table - Ivory
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Versailles Nickel Light Switch by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Versailles Nickel Light Switch by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: W 9,4 x H 9,4 cm.
Materials: Nickel.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Jé...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Set Of 2 Versailles Matte Noir Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Versailles Matte Noir Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: D 5 x W 13,2 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Metal.
Available in different finishes. Please contact u...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cloud Table Lamp
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Cloud Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Table 15 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 15 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 120 x W 180 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gre...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Table 07 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 07 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 70 x W 180 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gree...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Small Circular Gauged Edge Mirror by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Circular Gauged Edge Mirror by William Emmerson
Dimensions: Ø 78,7 x D 5,1 cm.
Materials: Brass and mirror.
Also available in large (Ø 122 x D 5,1 cm). Please contact us.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baïne Navy Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Baïne Navy Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Limited Edition Of 25 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 100 x W 550 x H 91,5 cm. SH: 45 cm.
Materials: Lelièvre navy velvet fabric.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Set Of 2 Versailles Full Black Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Versailles Full Black Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: D 5 x W 13,2 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Available in di...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table 09 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 09 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 70 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gree...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Table 11 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 11 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 70 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The green mounta...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Versailles Doré Brass Light Switch by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Versailles Doré Brass Light Switch by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: W 9,4 x H 9,4 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Available in different brass finishes. Please contact us.
Jérôme Bugara, trained...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table 10 by Saerom Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Table 10 by Saerom Yoon
Dimensions: D 75 x W 90 x H 70 cm.
Materials: Acrylic.
My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The green...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Molten Standing Mirror by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Molten Standing Mirror by William Emmerson
Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 55,9 x H 203,2 cm.
Materials: Bronze and steel.
A mesmerizing luxury mirror that melds steel, bronze and a molten finish. William Emmerson's brilliantly designed Standing Molten Mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Heidi Girl of the Alps Children's Room Pendant Ceiling Lamp Vintage German, 1987
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Pendant light made of wire covered with fabric with motives of the well known Japanese cartoon Movie "Heidi the Girl of the Alps". The Fixture requires one European E27 /...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Baïne Sand Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Baïne Sand Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Limited Edition Of 25 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 100 x W 550 x H 91,5 cm. SH: 45 cm.
Materials: Dedar Milano Karakorum fabric...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Rectangular Gauged Edge Mirror by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Gauged Edge Mirror by William Emmerson
Dimensions: D 5,1 x W 106,7 x H 76,2 cm.
Materials: Brass and glass.
Introducing "Gilded Imperfections," an exquisite luxury mirr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three origina...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Paper
Red Ceramic Bowl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand thrown ceramic bowl with revlon red glaze.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Versailles Full Black Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Versailles Full Black Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: W 9,4 x H 9,4 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Jérôme Bugara, trained at th...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Versailles Nickel Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Versailles Nickel Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: W 9,4 x H 9,4 cm.
Materials: Nickel.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Jé...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyrtos wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17,5 x H 33,5 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. She has worked for Tsé&Tsé Associées and Constance Guisset while working as a freelance designer and made furnitures and objects, which has been shown by the VIA or Nelly Rodi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Versailles Metal Noir Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Versailles Metal Noir Light Socket by Jérôme Bugara
Dimensions: W 9,4 x H 9,4 cm.
Materials: Metal.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Jérôme Bugara, trained at th...
Category
2010s French 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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