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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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: Rug & Kilim
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in gray, Beige, White Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 13x16 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool & undyed natural yarn. On the Design: This rug enjoys geometric patt...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal style Kilim in Blue, Gold, Green Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by tribal kilims, this 2x3 piece is a refreshing new addition to the flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this contemporary kilim carr...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal style Kilim in Gold with Grey & Black Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by tribal kilims, this 2x3 piece is a vibrant new addition to the flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this contemporary kilim carries...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Chartreuse and Beige-Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, this 8×10 rug is handwoven in a new flatweave construction using a blend of wool and exotic yarns. Its design reflects a...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Beige/Brown, White and Gray Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with wool and art silk, a 4x21 rug from the Light on Loom line of Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection. This collection is fully custom-capable, and is ideal for sizing projects—ea...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in White with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x12 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Collection. Hand-knotted in all wool, it marries a subtle high-low texture to its geometric patterns of t...
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2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Beige and Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, this hand-knotted wool 9x12 rug reflects a contemporary take on mid-century Rollakans and Swedish Deco style. On the Design:...
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2010s Indian Modern Furniture

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Silk Rug in Solid Beige-Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this contemporary 12x15 plain rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Further On the Design: The collection enjoys...
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2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Gold with Florals and Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a very special new construction blending wool and metallic threads, this 6x9 piece is one of the most luxurious in our textures and a fabulous new look at the Chinois...
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2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Accent Rug in Gray with White Diamond Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 Kilim and accent rug is a new addition to the modern flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this contemporary enjoys white diamond patte...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 rug is a bold new addition to the flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in jute, wool & cotton, this contemporary kilim carries geometric patter...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Abstract Square Rug “Snow” with Floral Impressionist Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in one of our most luxurious wool and silk blends, these photos represent a recently sold 12x12 square rug dubbed “Snow.” On the Design: A new addition to the handma...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wool

Reug & Kilim’s Contemporary kilim rug in Brown, White & Black Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool & jute, this 5x8 piece is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s modern flatweave collection. On the Design: The kilim rug carries an abstract design in brown, white...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug with Beige-Brown and Gray Stripes “Light on Loom”
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with wool and art silk, this 9x10 modern textural rug with geometric patterns features beige-brown, gray and white hues underscore a series of stripes in the all over style. ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Beige-Brown & Grey Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 rug is a bold new addition to the flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in jute, wool & cotton, this contemporary kilim carries geometric patter...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 rug is a bold new addition to the flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Handwoven in wool & cotton, this contemporary kilim carries geometric patterns in ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Hemp Rug in Beige and Off-White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in all-natural hemp, its design explores a minimalist ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Hemp

Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x8 mid-century modern runner rug designed in collaboration with El Gato, draws on atomic age sensibilities of the mid-20th century. On the Design: Co...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Gold Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a new Swedish style flatweaves from the Scandinavian Kilim Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in all-natural aloe, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-c...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in a Multicolor Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x9 abstract rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—hand-knotted in wool and silk. On the Design: This abstract expressionist rug enjoys an all...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Jute & Sisal Runner in Beige-Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crafted with natural fiber, a 2x6 runner from Rug & Kilim’s modern selections. The beautiful neutral piece enjoys braid technique in a comforting beige yarn made with jute & sisal fi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in a Multicolor Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x12 abstract rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—hand-knotted in wool and silk. On the Design: This abstract expressionist rug enjoys an al...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Botanical Rug in Multicolor Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x12 botanical rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—hand-knotted in wool and silk. On the Design: The rug...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract runner in Polychromatic Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The rug boasts an expressive & bright persona wit...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The unique design embraces abstract minimalism w...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Abstract Rug With Beige-Brown Striped Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x8 custom runner rug design featuring geometric patterns in the form of animal stripes or tiger pelts, is a new addition to the Homage collection. On the Design: A new addition to the handmade rugs in the modern rug line by Rug & Kilim, this runner rug features striped geometric patterns in beige-brown. Enjoying both the durability of an ideal modern rug and the grand, artisanal nature of a striped design, this particular addition to the Homage rug...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Contemporary Rug in Solid Off-White Shag Pile
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s modern collections, this 4x6 piece is an ode to Moroccan rug style and craftsmanship. Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary piece revels in an alluring off-white...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Shag Rug in Creamy High-Pile
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x5 shag rug is a contemporary addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Further on the Design: Hand-knotted in wool, this piece enjoys a lush pile and warm crea...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Rug in Beige-Brown, White Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 9 x 12 abstract rug from the latest in our contemporary collection. The subtly lustrous piece features a creative play of script adapted to fine pattern flour...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Abstract Rug in Blue, Gray All over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 9x12 abstract style rug from our contemporary collection. The subtly lustrous piece features a creative play of script adapted to fine pattern flourishing on ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Contemporary Rug in Beige & Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 2x3 rendering inspired by Moroccan style exemplifying Rug & Kilim’s take on contemporary aesthetics. The subtle appeal of the rug comes from a minimal geometr...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic-Style Tiger-Skin Custom Runner with Blue & Gold Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 3x6 tiger rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans several cultures and recaptures iconic pictorial styles in folk art an...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Rug in Brown & off White Tribal Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim draws an intriguing modern tribute to Moroccan style with this 12x15 hand-knotted piece joining the titular collection. Relishing a subtle high-low tactility in wool, the...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray, High Pile
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, this 7x8 rug highlights our principal Josh’s passion for innovating tone-on-tone, patternless patterns in luxury rugs. Hand kn...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Tiger-Skin Rug with Beige/Brown, Blue, Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 3x5 custom tiger rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans several cultures and recaptures iconic pictorial styles in folk...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Spanish European Style Runner in Gold, Red & Blue Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, a 2x6 contemporary runner from our European collection. The drawing carries our Toledo design inspired by Spanish antique floral rugs in an alluring p...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Solid Rug in Silver-Gray
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in pure all-natural silk with a high pile texture. On the Design: The collection enjo...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Modern Kilim Rug in White, Blue & Black Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim unveils an innovative 5x8 flat weave rug, exploring a bold play of classic geometry and modern texture. The Kilim rug enjoys an intriguing abstraction of tribal geometric...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Grey & Beige Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 10 x 14 distressed style abstract rug relishing a chic, yet gentle play of luscious beige & gray for an alluring take on textural styles. Exem...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Beige, Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a contemporary take on Moroccan style with this 9x11 hand-knotted piece of exceptional texture. The rug enjoys a comfortable high low appeal in forgiving beige b...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Spanish European Style Runner in Gold, Red & Gray Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, a 1x6 contemporary runner from our European collection. The drawing carries our Toledo design inspired by Spanish antique floral rugs in an alluring p...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents an innovative take on Moroccan style with this 3x9 hand-knotted runner. The rug enjoys tribal geometry in a modern look favoring beige-brown, blue & gold striati...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Runner in Simple Blue, Gray Striations
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim introduces its refined take on smart, yet simple modern rugs, from our Texture of Color collection. The 2x15 runner enjoys a cool colorway of silver-gray and blue striati...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Palace Rug in Beige-Brown, White Diamond Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents an unprecedented take on Moroccan style with this 16x22 hand-knotted piece. Relishing a high low tactility in wool, the rug draws on minimalistic tribal geometri...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Spanish European Style Runner in Gold, Red & Blue Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, a 2x6 contemporary runner from our European collection. The drawing carries our Toledo design inspired by Spanish antique floral rugs in an alluring p...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Runner in Brown & Gray High-Low Striations
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s modern classic selections, a 4x10 hand-knotted runner relishing Moroccan tribal rug inspiration. The vision witnesses a marriage of rich brown & gray tones sitting...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Beige-White & Red
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim boasts its contemporary take on Moroccan style with this cozy 9x12 rendering. Hand-knotted in fine wool for a comfortable high low pile, the piece enjoys the simplicity o...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Style Hemp Runner in Solid Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crafted with hemp,a 3x9 runner from Rug & Kilim’s contemporary selections. Exemplified in this 3x9 scale, the vision amplifies the refreshing earthiness of the collection with solid ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hemp

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in White, Brown and Pink
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim draws an alluring spin on Moroccan style with this 9x13 hand-knotted piece. The gracious piece enjoys a comfortable high low appeal in creamy white, brown & pink tones co...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Runner in White, Beige-Brown Tribal Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents an alluring take on Moroccan style with this 3x10 hand-knotted wool piece, joining the titular collection. The runner enjoys a contemporary rendition of geometry...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Runner in Beige, White & Black Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 3 x10 runner marking our contemporary take on Moroccan style, joining R&K’s titular collection. The piece innovates in design with modern geometry recapturing...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Beige-Brown Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8x10 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige, brown & gold for an alluring take on this celebrated...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8 x 10 distressed style abstract rug relishing a forgiving play of luscious beige, brown & blue for an alluring take on this textural style. ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Abstract Rug in Beige-Brown & Gray Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a square distressed style abstract rug relishing a forgiving play of beige-brown and gray for a comfortable classic allure. Inspired by abstract...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Beige, Gray Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 6 x 9 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige, gray-black & green for an alluring take on this cele...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Beige, Brown Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 9x12 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige & brown for an alluring take on this celebrated line. ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Abstract Rug in Beige-Brown & Gray Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 10x14 distressed style abstract rug relishing a forgiving play of beige-brown and gray for a comfortable allure. Inspired by abstraction of an...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Distressed style Abstract rug in Beige-Brown & Gray pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 9x12 distressed style abstract rug relishing a forgiving play of beige-brown and gray for a comfortable allure. Inspired by abstraction of ani...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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