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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Spy 664 Beige Chaise Longue by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing invites more to enjoy moments of pure relaxation than a refined, plush chaise longue. Perfect as an addition to luxe, residential decors, this exquisite design features a solid beech frame tinted in a vibrant curry hue sustaining the generously padded resting area...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile, Beech

UAC Geoffrey Vintage Japanese Pink Panther Ceramic Picture Frame
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese vintage UAC Geoffrey ceramic Pink Panther picture frame produced under United Artists license and dating from around 1981. The ceramic frame is of small rectang...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
Located in Pordenone, IT
“esme-ralda” is a sculpural modular sideboard, a sophisticated mix of technology and crafts, a true Made in Italy design jewel. It is a complex object, designed not only to contain, but also to display objects theatrically due to the open different configurations inspired by altarpieces. Each door infact is double-faced, with a positive and a negative side, result of an exclusive BOTTOS DESIGN ITALIA...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Paolo Pallucco "Lizie" Iron Designer Armchair 1984, Original Piece of Modern Art
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Paolo Pallucco, 1984, Literature: Design Dasein, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg 1987 Material used us black lacquered iron.   
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Dining Table Sculpture Steel Mirror Blue Gradient Special Coloring Customizable
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Pop' is an important dining table with a mirror-polished stainless steel structure with a special transparent gradient color ran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tea Caddy - Elie Bleu Paris
By Elie Bleu
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage tea caddy, made by the French brand Elie Bleu Paris. The box is made of beautifully veneered / greened wood with black piping. Th...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Contemporary Architecture and Jungle Decor Wooden Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
High lacquer black 6-door sideboard with jungle motif and cast brass handles. Brilliant vermilion interior detailing handcrafted in Florence Italy. Handmade wooden frame with tropica...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Plaster Praying Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a praying woman. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

4 MODERNIST BRUTALIST "CRATE" CHAIRS by GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 "Crate" chairs, Constructivist, Cubist, Modernist, Brutalist, geometric structures in blackened solid wood, based on the model by Gerrit Rietveld, handcrafted by anonymo...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Special Edition Spider Ceiling Light brass silk Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture special edition spider ceiling light with six sand coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jasper Pink & Brick - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seashell
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring a seashell on a bright pink background. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the beach to any sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

21st Century Giorgione 180, Red Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Elementary, functional, customizable. Giorgione is a sculptural piece that brings to mind the architectural style of the beginning of the last century, fitting perfectly in any envir...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Gem, Contemporary Dining Table 280 Silvered Glass Top, Pair of Velvety Legs
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM contemporary dining - cocktail table Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by our glass tradition, Sabrina Landini GEM tables reinterpret our legendary links...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Art Glass, PVC

New Modern Dining Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Dining Table in Black Marquinia marble Size: ⌀ 120 x 74,5 cm. - 47.2 x 29.3 in. Commercial name: Nissa Dining Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Spanish designer Iva...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite black marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious black marble with, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Nicole Side Table Special Edition in Walnut and Brass
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This special edition of one of our most celebrated pieces, the Nicole Side Table, is expertly lathe turned from thick sections of solid seasoned timb...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a bedroom, where it will make a sophisticated statement. Completely handcrafted of map...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

1960 Piero Fornasetti Italian Design Flower Metal Brass Gueridon Side Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Side Table Piero Fornasetti Italy, 1950 lithographic transfer print on lacquered metal Brass Frame Paper label on the bottom Wear consistent with age and use (shown in the pictures)
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces. Cup with gold glitters , and foot with Three murano glass balls.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Kandy Brown Lounge Chair by Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning lounge chair was designed by the internal design team of Pacini & Cappellini. Its unique piece will make a statement in a modern entryway, a rustic living room...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Leather

Intreccio Outdoor Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This timeless chair embodies the rustic-chic elegance of Tuscan countryside. Entirely made of forged stainless steel, this piece is exquisitely crafted boasting legs shaped in delica...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Bold Bed Queen Size - Anouk 900
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step into the realm of unparalleled luxury with the Bold Bed, where comfort meets opulence to craft a haven dedicated to serenity and relaxation. A seamless fusion of superior comfor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Clear White
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Othe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Handcrafted English Oak Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted English quarter-sawn oak night stands. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The upper box is det...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre. Frameless, held in place by 4 clips and secured at he back with a circular fitting and ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance. Shown here upholstered in Alt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Contemporary Scalloped 2-Seater Fleure Sofa in Pink Cotton Velvet and Brass Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Special Edition Fleure Two-Seater Sofa is a beautiful adaptation of the award-winning Fleure design. The Fleure range combines traditional style cues with a contemporary feel. The fluting on both seat and back offer an eye-catching effect, especially in the shown luxurious cotton velvet upholstery. Shown here upholstered in a chic Cameo pink cotton velvet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroso Doodle Armchair Premium Leather Italian Mid Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The Doodle Armchair from Moroso – From the hand which unconsciously doodles during a phone call, lines of thought spring out. Innocent reflections which go through an accumulative p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Clavichord, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Clavichord housed in a veneered walnut case of simple rectangular form. Numbered "284" on the inside. The instrument is currently un-tuned but remains in playable condition. A charmi...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Handcrafted English Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands / end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fringes of the Fran lamp — made from sustainable rayon raffia, also known as Japanese grass — are sewn by hand into voluminous objects reminiscent of matryoshka, Asian lanterns, ...
Category

2010s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Handcrafted Walnut End Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of hand-crafted and turned American black walnut end tables. These are bespoke pieces handmade by our master craftsman in thick solid wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Ellipse Table by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Milan, IT
An enthralling addition to a modern dining room, the Ellipse Table brings effortless elegance and extraordinary functionality with its streamlined design...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light in red/orange Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Light Fuchsia Matt Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Doris Round Pedestal Dining Table in Pink Marble and Cast Bronze by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Dining tables with marble tops and multifaceted pedestals in cast bronze, blackened bronze or aluminum. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star pedestals have a different finish on each vertical face: the cast metal is polished on one side but left raw on the other. The shading is amplified by the different finishes resulting in a dramatic effect. The pedestal(s) can be combined with tops in any kind of marble and with any shape or dimension. Crafted in Tuscany, Italy, in a foundry specialized in bronze sculptures, serving artists among the most renowned in the world. This piece is part of our Doris collection that also comprises a console, side and coffee tables. Standard top materials: pink Portugal, white Carrara, green Serpentino and gold Calacatta marble. Standard pedestal materials: oxidized bronze, blackened bronze and aluminum (polished and coarse). Standard sizes: round top 5'3" dia (seats 8) oval top 3'7" x 6'7" (seats 8) rectangular top 3'11” x 7'11” (seats 10) top thickness 0.8" single pedestal 25.2" dia double pedestal 14.2" dia each This listing is for a single pedestal round table...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Aluminum, Bronze

Endless Beige Rug by Aquilialberg Architects
Located in Milan, IT
The beige counterpart to the Endless Rug in its blue variant, this refined rug offers a softer perspective of optical art, leaning on its textural appeal. Nepalese master craftsmen weft this piece of floor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile, Silk

Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Flower Vase" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Flower Vase" motif finely painted. Quantity: 80 tiles Tile mural size: 59"H X 47.2"W (150cm X 120cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Katai 2-Door Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
Pairing function with style, this superb cabinet offers room to stage and store entertaining essentials. The design boasts clean lines in a harmonious combination of textures. Floati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Katai 2-Door Cabinet
Katai 2-Door Cabinet
€23,004 / item
Ceramic Tissue Box
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

Ceramic Tissue Box
Ceramic Tissue Box
€280 / item
Daisy II Caramel Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork: A Captivating Journey into Contemporary Art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork: A Captivating Journey into Contemporary Art Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art with the Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork. Cr...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Brown&Green Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

3-Door Display Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
A showcase of well-balanced proportions and exquisite craftsmanship, this display cabinet has a solid lime wood frame with three glass doors equipped with double hook closing (upper ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

3-Door Display Cabinet
3-Door Display Cabinet
€12,779 / item
Conchiglia Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Named with the Italian word for "shell," this sconce boasts an organic silhouette crafted using stainless steel shaped by hand. The exquisite quality of the sinuous lines of this pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Conchiglia Sconce
Conchiglia Sconce
€2,580 / item
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt White Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Frame Green Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Milan, IT
Plush volumes featuring a rich padding and a classy, olive-green fabric upholstery lend this sofa its pampering feel still not compromising on elegance. Also offered in other color options to best fit in any color palette, it invites you to enjoy moments of pure relaxation in the company of a good read or of friends for chilled conversations while having a cup of coffee...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant, Tarnished Bronze Finish 100cm/40"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each part is handmade, wether it ...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Monumental Handcrafted Oak & Walnut Night Stands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
An alternative monumental version of our architectural Post-Modern oak & walnut pillar table/nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabinetr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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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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