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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Mid-Century Modern Style Sage Green Velvet Sofa Cactus Shape w/ Swivel Gold Base
Located in Porto, PT
Ajui Sofa is a modern rounded sofa that combines an artsy interpretation of a cactus shape with the comfort expected from a luxury sofa. It is uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black and White Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pierre Paulin, 3 Seater Armchair Model 442, Édition Artifort, 1962
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin - 3 seater armchair model 442 - Édition Artifort, 1962
Original textile
Measures: L 210 x P 80 x H 72.
Sofa - Pierre Paulin
Sofa 442, Artifort edition
New fabric
Category
1960s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities Shelve Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden stand.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor we...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina.
Cassina label underneath.
Circa 1970. Italy.
Liter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Ritual Table by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritual Table by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 110 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Marble, copper.
Ritual symbolizes the deep reverence and spiritual significance of ancient ce...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Copper
Ki II Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Ki II Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 67 cm.
Materials: Copper, marble.
Ki means “earth, place, territory” in Sumerian, it represents firmness a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Copper
SLAMP Veli Table Light in White by Andriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Large Blue Glass Concave Mirror in Ebonised Frame
Located in London, GB
A large deep concave mirror in cobalt blue coloured glass an a thick wood ebonized frame.
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
“Pagodina” Wireless Contemporary TableLamp, turquoise, laquered, Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA
Leaning toward inner peace
For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Majestic 24 Kt Gold Luster Ceramic Plate Blow Dish Centerpiece Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic sculptural plate made of ceramic and decorated in 24 Karat gold with the luster technique. The plate can be used as a centerpiece or can be modified to be wall mounted upon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Terracotta White Vase Bibi Australe Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Bibi vase is part of the Australe collection
It is made with a clay slab, that means, by folding a clay slab around a disc- shaped base thus to create the structure, which is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Roche Armchair in Pale Blue By Daria Zinovatnaya
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The geometric design offers a futuristic aspect and with the base made from beech wood, it is available in various colors. This armchair features a wrap-around back and the seat is p...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Customizable Outdoor Swing with Leather Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Allure swing stands out for the combination of its outstanding materials. Plated stainless steel buckles with outdoor leather straps and premium fabrics, result on a swing with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original 3-door Sideboard with red laminate surface by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-door sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Maria Sabot, 1972.
Dark red laminate and chrome detailed sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. Two doors ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Opinion Ciatti Elementare Carrara Marble Multi-Use Kitchen Tool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elementary, like the geometrical shapes it is made of. Elementary, like the matching shapes games played as children. Elementary, like the kitchen kit designed by Studio Lievito.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Polar Bear Limited Edition Case by Marcantonio
Located in Milan, IT
This unconventional piece of functional decor belongs to a limited edition of eight pieces designed by artist Marcantonio for Scapin. A sculptural object that combines tradition and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Heart Chair
Located in Milan, IT
A series of curves that cross and intertwine is the dominant decorative pattern of this splendid chair that will add a romantic and retro-chic accent to any interior. The stainless s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
pair of Solid Wood Bedside Tables with Grey Optical Murano Glass justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of mid-century solid wood bedside tables features exquisite craftsmanship and an elegant, 1950s-inspired design.
Each bedside table features stunning "optical" gray Muran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Pendant Light by on.Entropy, Mission in Seamless White Marble and Bronze
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
The Mission Pendant Light by on entropy design studio, is a modern exploration of light, material, and minimalism—carved from a single, seamless ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Adjustable Wall Light "Perla" Beige Modern Brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall light modern Italian swing. Fully modular.
Cream color.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Oltremare Sofa in Red Upholstery and Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seating collection “Oltremare” designed by Antonio Marras and produced in collaboration with Saba, stems from a far-away past and place, ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pull Handle - RC0 - Mars by Bronzamo
Located in Limassol, CY
This bronze pull handle is a poetic fusion of art and nature, drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of Italian masterpieces and the enchanting landscapes of Cyprus.
Origin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry cabinet in polished white maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Safe can be anchored to the wall with metal screws that are supplied. Opening with digital t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Medium-Sized Photo Frame in Black Nickel Plate with Black Orchid Floral Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary medium-sized photo frame in black nickel plate with black orchid floral motif.
Medium-sized photo frame in black nickel plate featuring a floral motif inlaid with black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Minotti Andersen Three Seater Slim Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Minotti Andersen Slim Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni, a stunning addition to any modern living space. This sleek and sophisticated sofa boasts a sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Tall Vintage Display Vase, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Flower Sleeve, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage display vase. An English, cut crystal glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Appealing tapered form with a bright, decorative appea...
Category
1990s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchair or chaise longue Wink Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Armchair or chaise longue mod. Wink reclining and extendable. The struct...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian modern black leather sofa Bogo Carlo Bartoli Rossi for Albizzate, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather sofa Bogo Carlo Bartoli Rossi for Albizzate, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Bogo in black leather. The sofa is made up of three modules, one central and two cor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Appuntito Wall Hanging
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO WALL HANGING, designed in 2025.
Artisanal ceramic plate created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Padua Travertine Marble Console Table Contemporary Design Italian Marble Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Padua Travertine Marble Console Table Contemporary Design Italian Marble Meddel
The Padua console is a striking embodiment of contemporary design, blending timeless elegance with the...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
La Casa Degli Efebi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Gio Ponti ceramic tiles La Casa Degli Efebi.
New Old Stock beautiful set of ceramic tiles with a famous design made by Gio Ponti in 1923 for cerami...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Martinengo Twenty-Light Chandelier in Crystal
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Majestic chandeliers in handmade-blown glass.
Metal: Chromium Plated
Color: Crystal
20 lights x max 60W E14
Code: 99.50.01.20.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
21st-Century, glass and golden brass suspension
Located in Calenzano, FI
3-light sconces in golden brass and ribed clear glass. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be combined with the 3-lig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Residue Wool Rug Bone White
Located in Stockholm, SE
Residue Bone White Rug is a unique, big rug with one organic stripe that makes a difference in the height. With its structured wool and the high and low cut, Residue can be an art pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting.
Three lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Garibaldi Lantern Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Add a charming antique feel to a traditional or eclectic space with the Garibaldi lantern pendant. Inspired by historic styles, the pendant is crafted in stainless steel with brass d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Medium Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The suspended lamp designed by Lapo Ciatti, LAlampada, combines tradition and modernity. A lamp that, as the name suggests, does not need any great presentations thanks to its recogn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L 200 x W 155 x H 88 cm
Materials: brass...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian modern green plastic coffee table 4979 Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green plastic coffee table 4979 Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Coffee table or bedside table mod. 4979 in green plastic with a square base, with rounded corners. The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
A Bronze Distressed Concave Circular Mirror
Located in London, GB
A bronze coloured glass concave mirror with distressed finish. Frameless with supports to attach to wall. Images show reflection changes. The deep bronze colour slightly distressed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Flute Pendant in Brushed Brass with Frosted Glass Diffuser, UL Listed
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The Flute Pendant hangs from an adjustable stainless-steel cable and is crafted from hand-finished borosilicate glass. With options of clear, frosted or smoked glass and a selection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Carved Pearwood Bed
Located in Petershagen, DE
Osvaldo Borsani, 'Letto Matrimoniale' for Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, c. 1930.
This exceptional example of early Italian modernism was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti B...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Pearwood
Pair of Luxurious Brown Bedside Tables with Murano Glass & Brass Available, 2018
Located in Guazzora, IT
We present a stunning pair of handcrafted bedside tables that fuse the beauty of Murano glass and brass with modern Italian design.
These bedside tables, created in 2018 for the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Design Ceiling Lamp, Johan Carpner Satellit 55 by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add a touch of Scandinavian elegance to your home with this stunning ceiling lamp by Konsthantverk. Designed by Johan Carpner, the Satellit 55 model features a sleek black mat and ra...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Pink Velvet Sofa Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet sofa cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass
Ajui Sofa Pink is a contemporary design sofa that features an artsy inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Grey - Blue Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Illuminated Mirror, Solid Brass Tray Frame
Located in London, GB
Contemporary ceiling hanging suspended Quadris™ rectangular mirror with a bespoke tray brass frame with a brushed finish and back illumination. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Ivory
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the exclusive Cartocci collection, this bottle-shaped sculpture was handcrafted using paper clay, a clay-base mixture enriched with natural fibers to make it more pliable dur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
32" x 39" Knotted Fiber Art Sculpture, Macrame Wall Hanging, KNITKNOT – nubes
Located in WARMENHUIZEN, NL
This macrame / knitted tapestry is MADE TO ORDER. The time needed to create this design is 5-6 weeks.
Because this fiber art tapestry is made to order, please allow some slight var...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Yarn, Foam
Ligne Roset Extensia Dining Table
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The Extensia Dining Table by Ligne Roset is a stunning addition to any luxury dining room. Crafted with precision and elegance, this table features a sleek, modern design with a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
"Half Moon" cabinet in amber rock crystal by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Half-Moon" cabinet with 2 doors, in patinated brass and amber rock crystals.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2025
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass, Steel
Full Glass Console table France 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Full Glass Console Table . Thick beveled Glass top . .
solid Brass details . Very good condition. Nice clear lines .
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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