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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Aimee Wilder
Creator: Workstead
Creator: Eskayel
Creator: Fort Standard
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Bamboo Cassiopeia 8: 2A3B3C Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our unique mobile “kit of parts” chandelier can be configured into many variations, extended both vertically and horizontally. We do standard and custom sizes. We work closely with o...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Crescent Table in Contemporary Oxidized Steel with Blue and Pink Marble Insets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Kin & Company’s newest design, the crescent table, which premiered at sight unseen Offsite 2017, two hard and unforgiving materials, marble and steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Thin Chair in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Oxidized Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The juxtaposition between the playful, anthropomorphic design of the thin chair and its subtle form and detailing, results in a piece that is equal parts wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Nova Round Marble Coffee Table Set of Two by AVRAM RUSU STUDIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nova table collection pairs multiple metal finishes with wood and stone tops of various shapes and sizes. Tables are available individually or as a nesting pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Thin Stool in Contemporary Powdered-Coated Steel with a Brass Patina Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a tiny creature bending over, brushing her toes on the floor, the Thin stools challenge our notion of strength, urging viewers to ask, Will this support me? At times minimalist ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Island 'Turquoise and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Workstead Black Pendant with Adjustable Reflector
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
This elemental pendant comes in an all-black finish. A pivot joint allows for 90 degrees of rotation. The dimension of the rod can be customized at three standard lengths (24", 36", ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thin Table 2 in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Blue Marble Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Thin Table 1 in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Polished Steel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The juxtaposition between the playful, anthropomorphic design of the thin 1 and its subtle form and detailing, results in a piece that is equal parts whimsical and sophisticated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Lolita Dining Table, Customizable Metal, Resin and Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seemingly simple from afar, upon closer look, the Lolita dining table reveals singular traits. The stacked tabletop adds dimension, while offering ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mamma Screen Printed Wallpaper in Azulado 'Bright Turquoise on Navy Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized sexy 1960s geometric adds mod flair to your space.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Screen-printed by h...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Jasper Coffee Table, Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking curved jasper coffee table features a charred black oak base with blackened steel and bronze banding, and a black marbled rose bro...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Loveclouds Designer Wallpaper in Amor 'Pink, White and Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This hand-printed wall-covering is as simple as it is elegant! Hearts and clouds... the perfect wallpaper for your child's room, playroom or nursery.
Samples are available for $18 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Loveclouds Designer Wallpaper in Rebel 'Black, White and Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This hand-printed wall-covering is as simple as it is elegant! Hearts and clouds... the perfect wallpaper for your child's room, playroom or nursery.
Samples are available for $18 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Space Dots Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale repeating bubble pattern is the perfect pattern for your walls!
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Scr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Astrobots Screen Printed Wallpaper in Color Grape 'Violet Purple on Pale Gray'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-covering with a galactic scene has Robots in outer space, rocket ships & more... the perfect wallpaper for your child's room.
Samples are available for $18 including US sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Lemongrass 'Yellow and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Boating Screen Printed Wallpaper in Pebble 'White on Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful speedboat wallpaper is a collaboration with Finnish designer Paola Suhonen of Ivana Helsinki.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Small Link Pendant by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Link Pendant combines handblown glass with a dramatically scaled solid brass chain. Pendants can be used individually or clustered on a single ceiling plate as a chandelier. Please contact the studio to discuss custom solutions.
Avram Rusu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Pewter, Bronze, Brass, Nickel
Thin Shelf Single in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Starphire Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thin shelf single, blackened steel, and Starphire glass the Thin shelf is the newest addition to the Thin series - a collection exploring the potential...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Forest Designer Wallpaper in Midnight 'Sky, Powder and Ocean Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make it simple with repeated triangles for a modern feel.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigment print (min...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Aquatic 'Aqua Blue and Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gameland comprises hand-held video games from the 1980s imagined by Aimee, and is included in the permanent archive at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Samples are available for $18 incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Moore Dining Table, Customizable Metal, Resin and Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant Moore dining table is a striking addition to any space. The Oval shaped zinc encased in epoxy resin tabletop is non-porous, making it the ideal surface for food and drink...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
June Mirror, Small in Carved Walnut and Hand-Cut Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concentric circles carved into walnut wood creates a stunning sculptural pattern both modern and reminiscent of glamorous 1970s decor. The rounded carving creates beautiful wave-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Porcelain Cassiopeia 13: Three Stem Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cassiopeia 13: Porcelain is a large horizontal mobile chandelier with thirteen handmade translucent porcelain polyhedrons and three hanging points.
Thi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Workstead Brass Pendant with Adjustable Reflector
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
This elemental pendant comes in a hewn brass finish. A pivot joint allows for 90 degrees of rotation. The dimension of the rod can be customized at three standard lengths (24", 36", ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Flamingo 'Red, Pink and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Large Cascade Mobile in Blackened Steel, Heat Tempered Steel, and Polished Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An undulating composition of discs, rings, half moons and rainbows cascade from large sweeping arcs to create a hypnotic hanging sculpture. Each object has a unique patina that draws...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Slip Mirror in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Patinated Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simplicity is key to the Slip Mirror, whose thin blackened stainless steel frame delicately holds an oblong mirror. A contrasting verdigris shelf slips out from below, hinting at hid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Remains Urn in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Marble, Satin Brass, Granite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from a collection of bold geometric shapes in bronze, blackened steel and marble, the Remains Urn emanates strength and balance. Like a figure in cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Granite, Steel, Brass
Pacific Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid bleached ash with turned brass legs and drawer pulls.
Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee.
Flat waterborne finish.
Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D.
C...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
St. Charles Vanity by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As Shown:
Bleached ash veneer with solid ash, marble, inset cork and mirror.
Poplar drawer with turned brass drawer pull.
Fabric lined drawer upon request at an additional fee.
P...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
Tompkins End Table Customizable Metal, Resin, Wood and Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek Tompkins end table has a blackened aluminum encased in epoxy resin exterior. The doors and drawer face are wrapped in leather with blackened steel pulls. The walnut dovetai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Fine Bone China Pitcher with Distinctive Carved Design
Located in London, GB
Standard Ware, 1882 Ltd. with Fort Standard. Fort Standard is a contemporary design studio and manufacturer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Founder and designer Gregory Buntain explores...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Park II Wall Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Park II incorporates a dome-shaped glass shade, set against a slender enamel form. Referencing porcelain fixtures produced during the pre-war period, Park II is an iconic sconce for ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Prism Dining Table, Customizable Metal and Resin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chic Prism dining table is both elegant and functional. The bronze encased in epoxy resin tabletop features a Lazy Susan and is paired with a faceted blackened steel base. Note: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Confetti Sapphire and Aqua Chandelier by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti glass chandelier features handblown glass discs in a variety of color palates with a choice of metallic accents. Pictured: ultramarine, sky blue, emerald, aqua, grey, go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mamma Screen Printed Wallpaper in Maritime 'White on Navy Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized sexy 1960s geometric adds mod flair to your space.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Screen-printed by h...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Stella End Tables, Customizable Wood, Metal, Resin and Metallic Powder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The effortlessly chic Stella end tables feature a Lucite, metallic powder and epoxy resin tabletop and bronze and walnut base. Playful, yet sophistic...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Gotham Oval Mirror - Customizable Wood and Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Gotham collection, the hand-crafted oval mirror features a bronze leaf inlay, a steam-bent oxidized Ambrosia maple frame, and a hand-turned bronze hanging structure, crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Bronze
Wide Pacific Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid blackened ash with turned copper legs and drawer pulls and solid walnut with turned brass legs and pulls.
Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee.
Wat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
St. Charles Cocktail Table in Black and Black Marble by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Blackened ash veneer with solid ash, marble and antique mirror.
Dimensions: 15.5” H x 60” L x 26” D.
Custom sizing available.
Offered in a variety of woods and finishes.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Copper
Vega Dining Table 'Round', Customizable Metal and Resin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glamorous and elegant, the Vega dining table artfully mixes metals and shapes. The aluminium encased in epoxy resin tabletop features a bronze edge and is paired with a geometric bro...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Color-blocked Sebastian Coffee Table by VOLK -- In Stock
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In stock in excellent condition
As Shown:
Solid white oak with lacquer finish
Shown in BM Mopboard Black, Adriatic Sea and French Toile
Dimensions: 40”L x 22”W x 15”H
Custom sizing a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Cheetah Vision Designer Wallpaper in Daydream 'Navy, Pink and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Subtle cheetah faces peek through this swirling sea of cheetah print.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigmen...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Bamboo Sunflower V1: 14 Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great example of the custom mobile chandeliers we love to make.
We worked closely with our client to develop the unique sunflower color along with the site specific configuration. Please look at our website for more images. We would love to work with you on a large custom piece for your project.
Our unique mobile chandelier system can be configured into many variations, and extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly for their projects. Utilizing 3D models...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Thunder 'Metallic Silver on Charcoal'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gameland comprises hand-held video games from the 1980s imagined by Aimee, and is included in the permanent archive at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Samples are available for $18 incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Step Stair in Powdered-Coated Steel with Blackened Steel and Brass Patina Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signature curves of Kin & Company and waves of Norwegian designer Henrik Ødegaard blend together seamlessly in this collaboration from the two stud...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Atlantic Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid walnut with inlaid brass details.
Bent brass drawer pulls.
Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee.
Oil and wax finish.
Dimensions: 34" H x 42" W x ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swell Designer Wallpaper in Color Bondi 'Teal Greens and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful wave wallpaper, a collaboration with Los Angeles-based surf-apparel brand Mowgli surf, is the perfect décor for your home or business.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pacific Highboy by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid walnut with custom turned brass legs.
Solid poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls.
Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee.
Oil and wax f...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Continuum Collection Chandelier by AVRAM RUSU STUDIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum consists of a set of custom bent brass tubes that can be arranged in a variety of ways to produce a multitude of styles and sizes.
AVRAM RUSU STUDIO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Stitch Coffee Table in Walnut
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Stitch coffee table showcases the rich grain of gorgeous walnut slab. Each coffee table embraces walnut's naturally occurring checks, which are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Confetti Glass Topaz, Charcoal and Opaline Chandelier by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti glass chandelier features handblown glass discs in a variety of color palates with a choice of metallic accents. Pictured: black, topaz, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
St. Charles Desk by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Bleached ash veneer with solid ash, marble and inset leather blotter.
Poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls
Powder coated steel base
Flat waterborne finish
D...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
Dean Credenza by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid ash with ash veneer.
Sliding doors with hand-painted linen panels.
Oil and wax finish.
Dimensions: 30" H x 60" W x 20" D.
Custom sizing available.
Offered in a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Ash
June Mirror, Large in Carved Walnut and Hand-cut Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concentric circles carved into walnut wood creates a stunning sculptural pattern both modern and reminiscent of glamorous 1970s decor. The rounded carving ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
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