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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Crystal & Silver Salad Bowl with Fine Overlay Design by Sonja Quandt, Kühnsilber
Located in Andernach, DE
Sonja Quandt bowl for Kühnsilber, Germany. Contemporary serving bowl made by hand of crystal glass, finished with a fine-silver rim (1000/1000). The silver rim is applied to the cry...
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pair of Tray Tables with Brass Tops and Green Bases
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of tray tables featuring patinated brass tops set on green lacquered bases. The tables differ slightly in size, highlighting their handmade qu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

“Tiffany” Table Lamp 30 Tobacco Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baby Dining Table Paul made of wood for Kids by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The table's design is a "tribute" to the influential German architect, illustrator, and furniture designer Bruno Paul, who is recognized for his Typenmöbel, standardized furniture th...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
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 organic flower-like form is sh...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Protruding Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is com...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophisticatio...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Onyx Narrow Bowl
€329 / item
Anfibio sofa bed Alessandro Becchi Giovannetti reupholstered
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Anfibio Sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture. This extraordin...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Clio Console Plain Black
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and crafted by expert Italian artisans, the console features a tabletop supported by a metal cross-leg base with gold leaf detail. It is very versatile: perfect as bar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lalique Signed Crystal Anemone Perfume Bottle, France 2005
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this high-end crystal anemone perfume bottle, made and signed by Lalique.  The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique, takes the form of two anemones on top...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Painting - Portrait of a Chihuahua Dog - By Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Chihuahua dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularly active at the end ...
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
An original piece of functional decor with a glamorous appeal, this ottoman by designer Lorenza Bozzoli audaciously blends glamorous 1920s sartorial details with modern geometrical s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of calacatta violet marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter. Elevate your space with the luxurious Calacatta Violet Marble Side Tabl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Dolcevita 40 cigars Humidor
Located in Milan, IT
From the Yacht collection, Supersport is the smallest humidor of Maccarrone's collections. Metal accessories are in chromed brass and high gloss mahog...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Vistosi Peggy SP 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

Handcrafted Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and completely handcrafted walnut side table in a modernist design. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by our master craftsman in the UK usin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink Marble Pedestal Side Table made from marble with unique veining Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to descr...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Trapezi Six Lights Bright Colors Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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
Round Vintage Glass Table 1970s Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Round table with chromed tubular metal structure and glass top, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: height 71cm...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marble Vase Decorative Sculpture White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 52 x H 45 cm. Available in different marble, onyx and quartzite. Limited edition of 35. Each vase is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as each marble block is different in veins and color shades. All of our creations are handmade by Italian artisans and can slightly vary in shape and size. This is to be considered as a guarantee of a handmade object. All Pieruga objects are made of precious and natural marbles and onyx. Marble is sensitive to acid-based liquids, especially a prolonged contact with substances such as wine, lemon, vinegar, fruit juices, cola and alcohol can stain the surface. Cleaning should be carried out with a soft sponge, water and neutral detergent. Do not use metallic or abrasive sponges, do not wash in the dishwasher, do not use in the microwave. The color of the marble after washing can undergo variations due to the humidity trapped in the surface’s micro-pores. Once fully dried it will regain its original color. The brass inlays tend to oxidize over time, to make them return to shine again use a soft cotton pad soaked in a solution of water and traditional Marseille soap, gently rub over the brass inserts and rinse the surface thoroughly. We are against the use of chemical products, all Pieruga objects are processed and polished through long manual processes without the use of polishing liquids. Pieruga proudly creates elegant accessories and complements in marble through artisanal processes, bringing into dialogue ancient techniques of sculpture with advanced technologies. 100% handmade in Italy. Our Mission is a clear Signal of opposition to the enormous waste that occurs in the extraction and processing of large blocks of marble, tons of material are discarded and thrown, in disfigurement to the generosity of our mountains. Rediscovering the ancient art of manual sculpture we give new life to even the smallest fragment of marble, bringing to light its millenary beauty that is lost in more than 2000 years of architecture and sculpture. Pieruga Marble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Tentacle Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Decanter, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Corner Sofa Tailored in British Wool Blue Coil Sprung Handmade
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We want you to meet your perfect partner, the luxurious Enchanté Modular Sofa, with its solid beech frame and finely-tailored, pure wool fabric upholstery. The Enchanté brings back...
Category

20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

New modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen. KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

1365 5-Lights Metal Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
It will be hard not to notice this charming chandelier with five ivory-covered organza lampshades forming the body of the fixture. The metal details have been hand-decorated, includi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Pink Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veini...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Fagus Smoked Burgundy Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Cylindrical steel legs luxuriously covered in burgundy-hued leather comprise the base of this majestic table, a superb addition to modern dining rooms. A precious tabletop in smoked crystal...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Flowers 3-Drawer Polychrome Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
Romantic and luxurious, this refined wooden dresser is sure to infuse any sophisticated bedroom with its poetic charm. A floral motif obtained with inlays of different-color woods emerges from the bright Erable veneer extending throughout the front and sides, while 24K gold plates the bronze profiles...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate, Bronze

1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
Category

1970s Australian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Sparkle Lilac Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
A striking, original design with a retro flair that evokes the magic atmosphere of the roaring 20s, this pouf will add a haute-couture touch to any interior. Showcasing a simple roun...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Wall or Console Mirror Decorative Organic Shape Collectible Design Made Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Series of mirrors called 'Livelli' made up of five different mirrors. The idea for these mirror origins from the observation of architectonical landscape models used for representing three dimensions on paper. We borrowed these levels and gave life to a three dimensional mirror...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Mint Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Matt Mint and Clear Light Fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me L Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me XL Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Case - Wall XL
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Case - Wall XL
Case - Wall XL
€1,403 / item
Set of 6 Arches Dining Chairs, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the like...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. Early European modernism inspired - with a hint of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Handcrafted English Oak Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of sleek contemporary hand-crafted English quartersawn Oak night stands or end tables with storage drawer. Designed with precise minimalism in mind - whilst highlighting the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Handcrafted English Oak Night Stand
Located in London, GB
A Larger and adapted version of our architectural postmodern oak pillar nightstands or end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Pink Lime
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear pink, matt lime Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear pink, matt lime...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Contemporary White/ Black/ Bronze Plaster Wall Sconce "Galba II" by Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Galba II’ wall sconce by Benediko Design is part of the signature Galba Collection – a series of sculptural lighting objects inspired by classical relief and organic asymmetry. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame. Handmade in the UK.
Category

2010s English Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Coffee Cocktail Table Ferrari Carrara Marble Rotating Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The "312 B" sculptural coffee or cocktail table is carved from a single block of white Carrara marble. This sculpture celebrates a myth, an icon of Formula 1, a symbol of the Scuderia Ferrari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Mirror with Brushed Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Oversized modern ceiling suspended Quadris™ rectangular mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame and a white panel backing. Our unique collections of ceiling suspended mirror...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Daisy II pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed Throw Pillow
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

Set Sculptural Chaise Longue & Pouf Black Steel & Dark Brown Leather Modern
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Contemporary Italian wall sconce "Tile" in alabaster and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
The Tile wall light, with its clean and simple lines, has a very contemporary flavor that is in strong contrast with the more traditional materials that make it up, such as veined al...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our marble side tables are...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Kitchen Tile Backsplash "Hanging Foods" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "HANGING FOODS" motif finely painted. Quantity: 28 tiles Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 41.3"W (60cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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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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