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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Vistosi
Vistosi Lepanto SP Suspension Light in White Glass by Luciano Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A light sculpture of classical inspiration made of Murano glass, which requires a high degree of technical skill. The 'Pulegoso' finish adds a unique organic texture to the surface o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Novecento Pendant Light in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi MiniGiogali PT Floor Lamp in Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The reduced version of Giogali uses glass hooks for smaller wall installations, standard or custom made
Specifications:
Light source: E26
No of bulbs: 3×60W E26
Frame finish: G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 2 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Wide Pendant Light in Green
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Lio LT 50 Table Lamp in Crystal White by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A comprehensive range of lamps that share a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, which to the traslucid white band inserted in the glass.
Specifica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Peggy SP 9 Suspension Light by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The white, blown handmade glass together with the glossy black metal, with a lead-effect treatment, interpret the polarity between black and white with the lightness of a rational and elegant design. With an impressive installation the lighting system lights up the Museum Café...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Oto SP SUR Suspension Light by Pio e Tito Toso
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in four sizes and two decorations, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the installation of more vertical glass elemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Damasco Table Lamp in Crystal & Satin Nickel by Paolo Crepax, Small
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Damasco series is produced with the bozzolo technique that consists in applying layered threads of molten glass to create an organic texture. Glass color tone in crystal. Metal p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi LED Lacrima SP G Suspension Light in White by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available in two sizes, thanks to its long teardrop shape, Lacrima is the ideal solution for staircases or high ceilings.
Specifications:
Light source: LED
LED version: C
No of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 1 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Minigiogali Flush Light in Crystal Transparent Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Pendant light fixture. E26 lighting. Dimensions are in reference to the light fixture and not inclusive of the hanging length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Small Bot Suspension Light in White Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A collection that represents the idea of a volume in motion, which generates a new one. The concept is also a reminiscence of the process of glass blowing in which the incandescent g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mini Lucciola Table Lamp in Matte White by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
One of our most versatile series. Its oval, mouth-blown matt glass shape is available in different sizes, which can be combined to offer multiple possibilities.
Specifications:
L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Bolle Spot Light by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The main characteristic of this collection of lamps produced with the balloton technique is the insertion of bubbles of air in the glass during its production that create multiple re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 3 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi 24 Pearls Chandelier in White Glass and Chrome Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A composition made with two series of blown glass spheres in chrome and white colors and arranged in a two level ring that creates a kaleidoscopic effect of light and reflection.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Stardust SP Q Pendant in Crystal Stripped Glass by Francesco Lucchese
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collections of lamps with arms made of blown and handcrafted crystal glass. The metal frames hide an original fastening system of the arms and of the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Novecento LT Table Lamp in Crystal Striped by Romani Saccani
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Novecento PL Ceiling Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Bolle LT P Table Lamp by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The main characteristic of this collection of lamps produced with the balloton technique is the insertion of bubbles of air in the glass during its production, that create multiple r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Novecento Ceiling Lamp in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Lio Flush Light in Crystal and White by Vistosi Historic Archive
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Flush light with a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, thanks to the translucent white band inserted in the glass. E26 lighting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi LED Medea SP1 Suspension Light by Oriano Favaretto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The search for primordial forms and their combination leave ample scope for interpretation. The glass and the light range of colors create transitional half-tones suggesting their sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Tread Single Suspension Light Murano Blown Glass & Matte Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The “technicity” of the metal element combined with the blown glass diffuser gives Tread an “Industrial” style. An object reminiscent of vintage electrical equipment for its particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi MiniGiogali SP CHA Pendant Light in Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The reduced version of Giogali uses glass hooks for smaller wall installations, standard or custom-made
Specifications:
Light Source: G9
No of Bulbs: 6×60W G9
Dimmer: DIM 1
Fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Diadema Chandelier 60 in Crystal by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Diadema E26 Wall Light in Crystal by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Puppet SPP Pendant Light in Topaz by Romani Saccani
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand.
Light Sourc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Large Damasco Table Lamp in Transparent Topaz by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Damasco series is produced with the bozzolo technique that consists in applying layered threads of molten glass to create an organic texture. Glass color tone in transparent topa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Giogali Pendant Light in Crystal and Transparent by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Pendant light based on a single element: the handmade glass link. E26 lighting. Dimensions are in reference to the light fixture and not inclusive of the hanging length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Lio Two-Piece Wall Sconce in Crystal & White by Vistosi Historic Archive
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Two-piece wall sconce with a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, thanks to the translucent white band inserted in the glass. G9 lighting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Peggy AP Pendant Light in White and Black by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The white, blown handmade glass together with the glossy black metal, with a lead-effect treatment, interpret the polarity between black and white with the lightness of a rational and elegant design. With an impressive installation the lighting system lights up the Museum Café...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Giogali Two-Tier Cascade Chandelier in Crystal Glass And
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Giogali collection is a decorative lighting system based on a single element: the handmade glass link. Featured Cascade chandelier in crystal. Metal parts in chrome. E26 lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Ecos SP 60C Chandelier with Matte Bronze Frame by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A system made with multiple glass rings, available in different colors and textures, which offers a high level of customization in terms of shape and size.
Specifications:
Light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Armonia Wall Light with Black Brass Frame by Francesco Lucchese
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Games of metal circumferences around glass cylinders as if to create endless rings. A collection with contemporary connotations and a LED source that contains precious historical fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Vistosi LED Medea SP2 Suspension Light by Oriano Favaretto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The search for primordial forms and their combination leave ample scope for interpretation. The glass and the light range of colors create transitional half-tones suggesting their sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Dress SP G Suspension Light in White by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available as a pendant light, Dress offers a clean design that can be adapted to any contemporary atmosphere.
Specifications:
Light Source: E26
No of Bulbs: 1×60W E26
Dimmer: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Jube Pendant Light in Brown
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Lucciola PT M Floor Lamp in Matte White by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
One of our most versatile series. Its oval, mouth-blown matt glass shape is available in different sizes, which can be combined to offer multiple possibilities.
Specifications:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Diamante Spot Light by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Great versatility for this creation made with a totally handcrafted production. Diamante is available in three sizes and can be used as pendant, sconce, ceiling, table and floor lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Vistosi Sissi SP Suspension Light by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Sissi is an elegant mouth-blown glass in the shape of a narrow sinuous cone, suitable for installations requiring concentrated light.
Specifications:
Light source: GU10
No of bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large LED Diadema Pendant B in Crystal by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Medium Led Diadema Pendant A in Crystal by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vistosi Rina LT 16 Table Lamp in White Murrina by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Inspired by the dandelion flower and using the traditional murrina technique, which creates an organic light texture, Rina is available in five sizes that can be combined in a wide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Futura SP M Suspension Light with Copper Frame by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps in blown glass available in transparent and three exclusive colors combined with different finishes of the metal ring. The glass is blown in one piece but the par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Lucciola Lt 30 P Table Lamp in Matte White by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
One of our most versatile series. Its oval, mouth-blown matt glass shape is available in different sizes, which can be combined to offer multiple possibilities.
Specifications:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Futura Small Table Lamp with Black Frame by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps in blown glass available in transparent and three exclusive colors combined with different finishes of the metal ring. The glass is blown in one piece but the par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Large Giogali PL CA1 Chandelier in Crystal & Chrome by Angelo Mangiarott
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Mini LED Poc SP 16 Suspension Light by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The spherical glass presents an internal membrane that acts as a lens to create the illusion of being made in two halves and adds a sense of dynamic change of intensity and color to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Stardust SP R Pendant in Crystal Glass by Francesco Lucchese
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collections of lamps with arms made of blown and handcrafted crystal glass. The metal frames hide an original fastening system of the arms and of the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi LED Damasco Spot Light by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
It is produced with the bozzolo technique, which consists in applying threads of molten glass that create an organic texture. Due to its versatility, it is one of our most successful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Jube SP P Suspension Light by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Damasco Chandelier by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
It is produced with the bozzolo technique, which consists in applying threads of molten glass that create an organic texture. Due to its versatility, it is one of our most successful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Spirit LT 37 Table Lamp by Marco Acerbis
By Marco Acerbis, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The shape of a diamond blown into glass. The folds are the result of a long process of development that creates a unique light reflection while, even in the transparent crystal versi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Tread SP Suspension Light with Bronze Frame by Chiaramonte & Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The “technicity” of the metal element combined with the blown glass diffuser gives tread an “Industrial” style. An object reminiscent of vintage electrical equipment for its particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 1 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi LED Lacrima SP P Suspension Light in White by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available in two sizes, thanks to its long teardrop shape, Lacrima is the ideal solution for staircases or high ceilings.
Specifications:
Light source: LED
LED Version: C
No o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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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