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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Dimensions: Medium: Ø 50,8 x H 45,7 cm.
Small: Ø 38,1 x H 53,34 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass and powder-coated steel.
Solid steel base ava...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 16.75 x W 20 x H 29.25 cm.
Materials: Naxos marble.
A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned in...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Forum Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Forum Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 88,9 x H 33,02 cm.
Materials: Glass fiber reinforced concrete base.
Reinforced concrete. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applicatio...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Other
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Dimensions: Large: Ø 76,2 x H 30,5 cm.
Medium: Ø 50,8 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass and powder-coated steel.
Solid steel base ava...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Titanium Coffee Table by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Titanium CoffeecTable by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 1 Piece.
Dimensions: D 15.75 x W 44.75 x H 62.5 cm.
Materials: Stainless steel.
The Titanium Infinity Table is a ground...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forum Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Forum Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 88,9 x H 33,02 cm.
Materials: Glass fiber reinforced concrete base.
Reinforced concrete. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applicatio...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Other
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72.
Materials: Brass and brown leather.
Limited editio...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand-carved silver ring Smeagol (Lord of the Rings)
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hand-carved silver ring Smeagol (Lord of the Rings)
Gollum from Lord of the Rings in 925 sterling silver. Ring size 21 mm
How nice and carefully made a ring with smeagel silver.
P...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72.
Materials: Brass and black leather.
Limited editio...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silver ring hand forged Alexander van den Hoven, Netherlands
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Silver ring hand forged Alexander van den Hoven, Netherlands
Alexander van den Hoven works in Arnhem and once designed this beautiful ring.
The ring is reminiscent of tree bark, wh...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Beautiful ring size 19.2 cm in diameter.
Elis Kau...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Exotic Wood Breakfast Serving Tray Macassar and Ebony
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Serving Tray Exotic Zebra Wood
Macassar and Ebony
Breakfast in Bed Tray
2.5 h x 24.5 w x 14 d
Original unrestored vintage condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
Vintage Rustic "Los Atravesados" Wood Wall Art Signed by the Artist. Dated 1993
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rustic "Los Atravesados" Wood Wall Art Signed by Mexican American Artist Roger Palacios. Dated 1993.
Features a modern interpretation of Northern-Mexican Tribal Art painted o...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Graffiti Project Stool by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Stool by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 35 x W 47 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or orange. ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Graffiti Project Side Table by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Side Table by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 30 x W 47 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or ora...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Down
Graffiti Project Bench by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Bench by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 35 x W 160 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or orange....
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand pain...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Graffiti Project Low Table by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Low Table by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 60 x W 130 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or ora...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rigel Grande Table Lamp by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Rigel Grande Table Lamp by SB26
Limited Edition
Dimensions: L 42 x W 12 x H 85 cm
Materials: Steel, Glass.
The Grande Rigel, in the limited edition, is an enlarged version of the R...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Beautiful silver necklace, very beautiful thin chain (snake link) with a silver pendant with gold triangle and diamond (a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Graffiti Project Shelves by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Shelves by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 35 x W 78,7 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Librero Duna 3 by Eliana Portilla
Located in Geneve, CH
Librero Duna 3 by Eliana Portilla
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 105 cm.
Materials: Steel with brass coat.
This shelf is made of three modular pieces. Please contact us.
I’m inspired ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Librero Duna 1 by Eliana Portilla
Located in Geneve, CH
Librero Duna 1 by Eliana Portilla
Dimensions: D 35 x W 70 x H 175 cm.
Materials: Steel with brass coat.
This shelf is made of nine modular pieces. Please contact us.
I’m inspired b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Whimsical Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
These luxurious down throw pillows, handcrafted with care in Chicago, feature a unique tapestry-like fabric that radiates comfort and style. The white background of the fabric serves...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Down
Librero Duna 2 by Eliana Portilla
Located in Geneve, CH
Librero Duna 2 by Eliana Portilla
Dimensions: D 35 x W 140 x H 105 cm.
Materials: Steel with brass coat.
This shelf is made of eight modular pieces. Please contact us.
Eliana Porti...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Downtown Large Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Downtown Large Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 76,2 x H 30,5 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass, steel and polished brass.
Solid steel base available in flat or gloss black and whit...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Downtown Tables by Phase Design
Dimensions: Large: Ø 76,2 x H 30,5 cm.
Medium: Ø 50,8 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass, steel and polished brass.
Solid steel base a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Francisco Sainz Signed Mid-Century Oil on Canvas Abstract Portrait
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An oil on canvas painting by the Spanish artist Francisco Sainz (1928-1988). Signed to the stretcher on the verso and most likely painted during the 1950s or 60s, the painting depict...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Division Square Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Square Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 81,3 x W 81,3 x H 38,1 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated solid steel and travertine.
Solid steel sheet available in a flat bla...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Richard Florsheim Signed “Evening Tide” Oil on Board Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An oil on board painting by the American artist Richard Florsheim (1916-1979). Titled Evening Tide, this abstract work depicts a snaking shoreline with calm waters and a deep blue sk...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Of 2 Walnut Ballot Coffee Tables by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Walnut Ballot Coffee Tables by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 76,2 x W 76,2 x H 25,4 cm.
Materials: Walnut and white powder-coated metal.
Steel coffee table with solid wood top...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome.
Solid steel bar available in a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dombak Large Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dombak Large Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 40,6 x H 48,3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Turned solid wood construction available in walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Available...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dombak Medium Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dombak Medium Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 40,6 x H 38,1 cm.
Materials: White oak.
Turned solid wood construction available in walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Avail...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 81,3 x H 33 cm.
Materials: White oak.
Turned solid wood construction available in walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Prices may v...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Clay Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17 x H 24 cm
Materials: Clay
Variations available, dusty pink and blackened gold.
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
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and burnt copper.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Dombak Small Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dombak Small Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 40,6 x H 28 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Turned solid wood construction available in walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 81,3 x W 162,6 x H 30,5 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated solid steel and travertine.
Solid steel sheet available in a fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 81,3 x W 162,6 x H 30,5 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated solid steel and negro marquina marble.
Solid steel sheet availa...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Downtown Medium Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Downtown Medium Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 50,8 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass, steel and polished brass.
Solid steel base available in flat or gloss black and whi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Division Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50,8 x W 55,9 x H 55,9 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated solid steel and travertine.
Solid steel sheet available in a flat black or whi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Division Shelving by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Shelving by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 38,1 x W 91,4 x H 112,4 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated solid steel.
Solid steel sheet available in a flat black or white powder coat f...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 150 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Picasso Inspired Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a touch of artistic elegance and unparalleled comfort with this pair of down-filled throw pillows, handcrafted with meticulous attention in Chicago. These aren't just any th...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Down, Fabric
New Contemporary Beach Style Area Rug with Coastal Living Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30433 New Contemporary Beach Style Area Rug with grid pattern and coastal living style. This new modern beach style area rug features a simplistic all-over geometric pattern spread across an abrashed light sky blue backdrop the dark cerulean lines symmetrically cross vertically and horizontally, creating a square grid pattern. Meanwhile striations of subtle bluish-aqua hues permeate the carpet, running across the width of the rug in beautiful, elegant gradations. With its calming bluish hues, coastal living design, and chic style, this beach style area rug will make for a yet comfortable coastal look and harmonize your interior. This modern area rug has potential to drape a room in texture and alter its ambiance with natural freshness. A perfect addition to modern interiors dominated by glass and stone. It can look contemporary and sleek, rustic and rough, and anything in between. Well-suited for a Beach House, Cape Cod, Nantucket, The Hamptons, Coastal Style Home, Seaside Sanctuary, and a modern Lake House. Perfect for living room, dining room, bedroom, front room, home office, study, studio or sitting room. Rendered in variegated shades of cerulean, baby blue, aqua, UCLA Blue, and bluish-turquoise. Complementary SW Colors and Hues: Jetstream, Respite, Blue Cruise, Loch Blue, Capri, Amalfi, Honest Blue, Meditative, Aviary Blue, Powder Blue, Secret Cove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Walnut Ballot Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Ballot Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 76,2 x W 76,2 x H 25,4 cm.
Materials: Walnut and white powder-coated metal.
Steel coffee table with solid wood top, availabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 63,5 cm.
Materials: Leather and powder-coated steel.
Solid s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 63,5 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
Soli...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Marble Ballot Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Ballot Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 76,2 x W 76,2 x H 25,4 cm.
Materials: White marble and white powder-coated steel.
Steel coffee table with white carrara or n...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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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