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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Nanimarquina
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Blur Rug in Red by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The sequence of geometric shapes and repetition are definitive hallmarks of the Bouroullec brothers. Their mastery, meticulousness, and tireless ability to always go a step further,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Chocolate by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Tufted Kala Rug in Orange & Red by Nani Marquina & Care & Fair, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"Kala means both “tomorrow” and “art” in Hindi. The aim of the Care & Fair initiative is to support children’s creativity and imagination for a better future. The Kala rug is the cul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Do-Lo-Rez 2 Grey Hand-Tufted New Zealand Wool Area Rug by Ron Arad in Stock
By Nanimarquina, Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
'Do Low Resolution'. A pixelated image in low resolution, reflected in a three-dimensional surface. A tandem of volumes and levels.
The idea came to him after seeing a pixelated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vegetal Grey Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of nature, the Vegetal rug is a handwoven dhurrie made from jute fibre, rustic and soft. The texture is simple, appealing to the basics in life, bringing the natural worl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Vegetal Brown Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of nature, the Vegetal rug is a handwoven dhurrie made from jute fibre, rustic and soft. The texture is simple, appealing to the basics in life, bringing the natural worl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 4 by Begum Cana Ozgur, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: ""thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Green by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Zoom Rug by Sybilla, Small
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tatami Indigo Wool and Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute. Hand-loomed in Ind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute, Wool
Tatami Black Wool and Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute. Hand-loomed in Ind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute, Wool
Tatami Indigo Wool and Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute. Hand-loomed in Ind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute, Wool
Tres Rug in Black 300x400 and Quill Large Rug by Nani Marquina
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cream Earth Rug in Hand-Knotted Jute by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Created with jute fibre, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of Earth, appealing to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Environmentally friendly, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug in Chocolate by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 3 Rug by Sybilla, Small
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Sage by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Ochre by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Khaki Earth Rug in Hand-Knotted Jute by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
Created with jute fibre, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of Earth, appealing to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Environmentally friendly, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Black by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Natural, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 2 by Begüm Cana Özgür, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: "this is a handmade flat-weave rug th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Brown, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Losanges 1 Hand-Loomed Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Medium
Located in New York, NY
With the Losanges collection, the Bouroullec brothers continue their study of simplicity and elegance, reinterpreting the traditional Persian rug b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lattice 2 Hand-Loomed Afghan Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Large
Located in New York, NY
The Lattice collection springs from the organic imagination of the Bouroullec brothers.
The basic pattern, rhythmically reproduced, gives rise to a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Knitted Natural Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The handwoven Knitted rug pays a simple tribute to texture with its braided surface created with the Soumak technique. Made with jute fibres, this is a fresh ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 1 by Begüm Cana Özgür, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: "this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug Black by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Noche Blue Green Hand-Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina, Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand-knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Black Earth Rug in Hand Knotted Jute by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
Created with jute fibre, this hand knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of Earth, appealing to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Environmentally friendly, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Figura Humana 1948 Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug by Eduardo Chillida
Located in New York, NY
To pay homage to the artist Eduardo Chillida, this collection was created based on a chronological selection of his work: Figura Humana - 1948, Dibujo Tinta - 1957, and Collage - 196...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Black Blur Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The sequence of geometric shapes and repetition are definitive hallmarks of the Bouroullec brothers. Their mastery, meticulousness, and tireless ability to always go a step further,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Yellow, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Green Blur Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The sequence of geometric shapes and repetition are definitive hallmarks of the Bouroullec brothers. Their mastery, meticulousness, and tireless ability to always go a step further,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 2 Rug Sybilla, Small
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug in Ochre by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padro, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Rug in Black by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Losanges 2 Hand-Loomed Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Medium
Located in New York, NY
With the Losanges collection, the Bouroullec brothers continue their study of simplicity and elegance, reinterpreting the traditional Persian rug b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lattice 1 Hand-Loomed Afghan Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Large
Located in New York, NY
The Lattice collection springs from the organic imagination of the Bouroullec brothers.
The basic pattern, rhythmically reproduced, gives rise to a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Natural, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Brown, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
African Pattern 1 Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool by Milton Glaser, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three hand-tufted wool rugs in Nanimarquina's African pattern collection by Milton Glaser. This rug collection came about as a result of an accidental encounter betwee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
African Pattern One Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool by Milton Glaser, Medium
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three hand-tufted wool rugs in Nanimarquina's African pattern collection by Milton Glaser. This rug collection came about as a result of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
African Pattern 3 Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool by Milton Glaser, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three hand-tufted wool rugs in Nanimarquina's African Pattern collection by Milton Glaser. This rug collection came about as a result of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Kala Rug in Orange and Red by Nani Marquina and Care and Fair, Extra large
Located in New York, NY
"Kala means both “tomorrow” and “art” in Hindi. The aim of the Care and Fair initiative is to support children’s creativity and imagination for a better future. The Kala rug is the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Runner in Green by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padro
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Natural, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 3 by Begum Cana Ozgur, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: ""this is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 4 Rug by Sybilla, Runner
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Kala Circular Rug in Orange & Red by Nani Marquina & Care & Fair
Located in New York, NY
"Kala means both “tomorrow” and “art” in Hindi. The aim of the Care & Fair initiative is to support children’s creativity and imagination for a better future. The Kala rug is the cul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 4 Rug by Sybilla, Extra Small
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vegetal Black Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of nature, the Vegetal rug is a handwoven dhurrie made from jute fibre, rustic and soft. The texture is simple, appealing to the basics in life, bringing the natural worl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Noche Natural Hand Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Noche Natural Hand-Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand-knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Lattice 2 Hand-Loomed Afghan Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
The Lattice collection springs from the organic imagination of the Bouroullec brothers.
The basic pattern, rhythmically reproduced, gives rise to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Black/Charcoal, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Yellow, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Black / Charcoal, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
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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