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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Carrapato Coffee Table by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Carrapato Coffee Table by Alva Design
Dimensions: Ø 140 x H 31 cm.
Materials: MDF and solid wood (Peroba Mica).
One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sconces...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30
Materials: Fibreglass
Available in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Smoked Glass Bitop Coffee Table by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoked Glass Bitop coffee table by Rodolfo Dordoni
Materials: Base in bronze lacquered metal. 2 versions of tops: black Marquina marble, white Carrara marble, or gray smoked glass
...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nostalgia Console by Saccal Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Nostalgia console by Saccal Design House
Dimensions:
T1 L132 x D 45 x H 92 cm
T2 Ø45 x H 92cm
Materials: Travertino Navona, Oak wood, Glass, Brass
Saccal Design House, located in ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Unique Masnad Brass Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique masnad brass side table by Borgi Bastormagi
Dimensions: W 25 x D 36 x H 52 cm
Material: Brushed brass, marble
Also available in black steel, brushed stainless steel, and wi...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modern Steel Chandelier Harcoloor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This chandelier has been one of the first modern chandelier of stainless steel : it was presented for the first time at "Maison et Objet" in Paris by HARCOLOOR. This model is named B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Marble 1 Meter Multileg Cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble 1 meter multileg cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 80 cm
Materials: Containers, doors, and shelves in MDF with different widths. Legs in turned solid alde...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Marble Multileg Cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble 1 + 1 meter multileg cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 130 cm
Materials: containers, doors, and shelves in MDF with differ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss
Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm
Materials: Mlachite, Bronze
Artiss is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 8 x W 15 x H 50 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, metal (Shiny Silver).
Available in other finishes and sizes.
1 x Strip L...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Hand Knotted Birds Rug by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand knotted birds rug by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 140 x W 201 cm
Materials: Wool
Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern l...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Baby Wall Swing Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby wall swing sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x Height 9.5 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blacken...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious mustard yellow velvet fabric. Supported by walnut base.
Standard dimensions:
293 cm x 157 cm x 84 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather.
Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather.
Crafted of solid heavy full grain hardwood with walnut finish.
Perfect for either casual or formal di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
LED Versa Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal organic shaped rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light.
Standard soft white 3000K, 106W, 9500 lumens. Warm white 2700K available.
Stand...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Maillon LED Horizontal Pendant Light 6
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light.
Soft white 3000K.
75 watts – 110 lumens / watt, dimmable.
Finishes:
Rose gold, polished or brushed
Gold, polished or brushed
Champagne gold, polished or brushed
Chrome, polished or brushed
Black nickel, polished or brushed
Dimensions:
Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather.
Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jean Dining Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Dining chair with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back.
Can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimension...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
LED Swirl Six Ring Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together.
The height and tilt of each ring can be adjusted individually.
3000K
110 Lumen / watt
Finishes:
Rose gold, poli...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique III Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 12 x W 10 x H 21.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings
Non-functional.
Lis...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
"Aquila" Ceramic Bowl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Studio pottery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
1999
Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a famil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Amphora
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass amphora vessel by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this vessel stands 35" tall is made from purp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
This Is Not Self Portrait Sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
This is not a self portrait sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 24 x W 26.5 x H 63 cm
Materials: Solid plaster sculpture wrapped in elastic band color paint finish, accent ri...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Low Black Stained Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black stained milk stools
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Available in multiple materials and finishes.
...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
James L. Bruch Signed 2013 Abstract Acrylic on Paper Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 2013 acrylic on paper painting by the American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). A bright yellow background is punctuated with vibrant biomorphic blue, green, red, and gray shapes...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
James L. Bruch Signed 2010 “Life’s Rich Pageantry” Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 2010 acrylic on paper painting by the American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). Titled "Life's Rich Pageantry," this abstract work features an array of colorful shapes in red, bl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
James L. Bruch Signed 2011 “It’s a Jungle Out There” Mixed Media Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 2011 acrylic and watercolor painting on paper by the American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). Titled It's a Jungle Out There, this abstract work depicts a vibrant landscape fill...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
James L. Bruch Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Paper
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An acrylic and watercolor on paper painting by the American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). This colorful work depicts an abstract figure with orange head and red and green body f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Luctie And Leather Chairs on Rollers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Lucite And Leather Chairs on Rollers. Used condition Some scratching to the leather. Rollers are in good condition. Each measure approx - 23w x 27...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Cave Table Lamp by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cave Table Lamp by kar
Dimensions: W 22 x D 29 x H 31 cm
Materials: Fiberglass.
We are delighted to share the news with you that Cave Table Lamp is officially launched. This is the...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Jayson Home Serge Chair with Natural Goat Hide and Teak Frame
Located in Morristown, NJ
21stC. goat Hide and teak wood side chair by Jayson Home of Chicago. The chair is handcrafted in the United States. This is a smart chair that would work well in an entryway, dressin...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Teak
Watercolor Painting Chanel No. 5 Perfume
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful watercolor painting of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle, signed by artist, 2012, New York, USA. A beautiful and well-done watercolor painting of the iconic Chanel N...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table Tray by Maxime Goléo
Located in Geneve, CH
Table Tray by Maxime Goléo
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 33 x D 28 x H 7 cm.
Materials: Solid walnut.
Finish: Ebonized and oil.
It's a carved and ebonized walnut table tray.
Each piec...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Alice Rounded Corners Wall Mirror by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alice Rounded Corners Wall Mirror by Slow Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 1 x W 50 x H 90 cm.
Materials: Glass, MDF and pigments.
Our mirrors are handmade one by one. The techni...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
1980s Speckled Stoneware Art Pottery Blue Pitcher signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Pottery Blue Stoneware Pitcher
signed
5.75 h x 6 d x 4 diameter
Preowned Vintage
Refer to images
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Golden Spot Corduroy Studio Series by Fosfens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden spot Corduroy Studio Series by Fosfens
2019
Materials: Optical glass lens, aluminium, 24-karat gold
Dimensions: ø 15.7cm x 27cm
Available in: Yellow gold, champagne gold, rose...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Modern Metal SARA Ribbon Wall Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sara Ribbon Metal Wall Clock
stainless steel
2 d x 12 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
See all images for condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Custom Drip Glaze Lamps in Moss, Oxblood and Yellow Ochre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of drip glaze ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Beautiful scale and form with highlights of moss, oxblood and yellow ochre. Expertly built using components of only the finest quality. Exquisite jewelry! Excellent restored condition. Wired using brown silk cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new linen shades (color: stone; size: 17 x 18 x 12 inches high) and custom-made carved stone basket...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
2000s Mabef Italian Folding Wood Stand Print Rack
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
The Mabef Print Rack displays paintings, prints and drawings.
Folding wood design
Italian-made maker stamped.
approximately 22 x 33 h
Preowned vintage condition
Ref...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Handmade Athos Chandelier by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Athos chandelier by Gobo Lights
Dimensions: 190 L X 110 L X 170 H
Materials: Brass, Opaline
This lamp takes the shape of the bow used by Arte...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Hotel Light 08 Wall Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hotel light 08 wall lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition.
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources.
Dimensions: H 39 x W 22 x L 32 cm.
Colour: pink....
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Nylon
Set from Three Glass Carafes from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of three glass carafes for destilates from 1930s, made in Czechoslovakia.
The carafes are decorated with silver stripes, the green stripes are coloured
glass that has been attach...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
OKO Face Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO face ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Materials: ceramic
Dimensions: Ø 19 x 42 cm
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numerous ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Original Collage Postcard Publicity, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Original Collage Postcard Publicity.
Manufactured Spain, circa 1930
Dimensions:
D 3 x W 84 H 58 cm
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Ecru Alba Lamp by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Ecru Alba Lamp by Ana Tron
Handmade
Dimensions: Base: D 16 x H 52 cm. Screen: D 36 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Recycled paper with paste, paint chalk, and matt water-based varnish. Interna...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Clay Moor Side Table by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay moor side table by Lisa Allegra
Moor Collection
Dimensions: ø 42 x 47 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design fr...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Tina Turner Rolling Stone: The Photographs - Art Poster
Located in East Quogue, NY
This unique vintage limited-release promotional poster was produced by Simon and Schuster in 1989 to celebrate the publication the art book,"Rolling Stone: The Photographs," featurin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970's Restored and Rewired Danish Glass Flush Mounts, Wall Scones
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Restored and rewired Danish flush mounts, wall scones in glass
The flush mounts were manufactored by Knud Christensen Electric feature a completely rewired 1 light fixture ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adrian Abstract Paint, circa 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Adrian Abstract Paint, circa 2017.
Manufactured in Spain.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 3,7 cm x W 22 cm x H 16,2 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor sign...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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