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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Souda
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, Black & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Short from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
White and Nickel Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Customizable Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Short, Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with brass shades and accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (inclu...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, Black and Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a Signal linear pendant with black shade and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Medium, Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with copper shades and accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Arm Sconce in White X Copper, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tub...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Black X Copper Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Echo Six Sconce / Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Signal Arm Sconce in Black X Nickel, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Short, White & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and copper accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Arm Sconce in White X Brass, Long by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Echo Three Sconces / Flush Mounts in Brass from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo three sconces. The price includes two lights.
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be use...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass, Metal
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Short, Black & Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a Signal linear pendant with black shades and brass accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image. 'A...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Wood
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Medium, Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, White & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and copper accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Arm Sconce in White x Nickel, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Signal Sconce from Souda, Copper, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Signal Table Lamps from Souda, White & Brass, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal table lamp is familiar, yet futuristic. From beneath it’s spun metal shade LEDs cast a warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. Wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Signal Table Lamps from Souda, Black/Nickel, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal table lamp is familiar, yet futuristic. From beneath it’s spun metal shade LEDs cast a warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. Wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, Black & Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with black shade and brass accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Short, Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a Signal Linear pendant with copper shades and accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Copper, Long, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble-top, Sass table...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Signal Sconce from Souda, Brass, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Chairs, Seating, Set of 3, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of 3 Sass Stools as shown in the first image. Each stool has a different shape so they are great to mix and match. We also sell the stools individually in o...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Wood
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Short, Black and Nickel Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with black shades and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Signal Linear Pendant by Souda, Short, Brass x White, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and brass accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Signal Arm Sconce in Black X Copper, Long by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Signal Pendant Light from Souda, Copper, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Utilizing warm LEDs and indirect light, signal pendants hover above any interior like a celestial body emitting a comforting glow. Consisting of a spun ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Echo One Sconce Pair/Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo one sconce lights. They also work well as flush-mounts.
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures tha...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Copper Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Von Iron Coffee Table from Souda, Carrara Marble Top, Made to Order
By Morten & Jonas, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Von Iron series consists of coffee and side tables with a distinctive twist. Inspired by traditional blacksmith crafts, twisted metal legs combine with marble or wood to create a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Metal
Signal Table Light from Souda, White x Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal table lamp is familiar, yet futuristic. From beneath it’s spun metal shade LEDs cast a warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. Wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Customizable Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, White & Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Short, Black & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with black shades and copper accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Tall, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing includes a short Sass side table (16" in height) with a 14" diameter Carrara marble top and a tall side table (20" tall) with a 14" diameter top.
The Sottsass-inspired ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Short, Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with nickel shades and accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Short, White & Nickel Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shades and nickel accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Sass Cafe Table from Souda, Small, White Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Dining Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A honed Carrara marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circles. Made...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Medium, Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a Signal Linear pendant with nickel shades and accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec.
Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs (incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Signal Pendant Light from Souda, Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Utilizing warm LEDs and indirect light, signal pendants hover above any interior like a celestial body emitting a comforting glow. Consisting of a spun ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel, Metal
White and Brass Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Customizable Sass Cafe Table from Souda, Small, White Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Dining Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A honed Carrara marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circles. Made...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Medium, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of tables. One table is 16" tall with a 14" marble surface. The other is 18" tall with a 14" surface.
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, scul...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black x Copper, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Customizable Sass Console Table from Souda, White Marble Top, Entryway Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Console Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A honed Carrara marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circles...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Signal Sconce, White and Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
White and Copper Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Sass Cafe Table from Souda, Small, Black Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Dining Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A polished Nero Marquina marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Customizable Low Sass Console Table from Souda, White Marble Top, Entryway Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Console Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A honed Carrara marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circles...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass table...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Table...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Sass Cafe Table from Souda, Small, Black Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Dining Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A polished Nero Marquina marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Signal Table Light from Souda, Polished Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal table lamp is familiar, yet futuristic. From beneath it’s spun metal shade LEDs cast a warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. Wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble-top, Sass table...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Sass Dining Table from Souda, Large, White Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Dining Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A polished Nero Marquina marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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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