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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: USA
Style: Modern
96" Columbia Trestle Table by Studio Moe in Oregon Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia Trestle Table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dovetail Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet in Solid Natural Walnut with 3 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our Dovetail Record Crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indoor/Outdoor Barstool Carved from a Single Block of Scented Cedarwood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Slalom high barstool, designed by Giovanni Tomasini for Riva 1920, is a striking piece of furniture that showcases the brand's dedication to craftsmanship and natural materials. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce you to one of these sheep. Hand craved iron is combined with plush shearling to creat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Chandelier Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2024
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
38" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully designed single piece of solid wood furniture. When flanked with floor standing speakers...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 5x G9 Sockets,...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Speckled Bamboo Task Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian coast.
A fully articulated cousin to the original Lion’s Paw Lamp...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Short, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986. Signed to the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Customizable Chocolate Finish Coffee Table with Organic 39-Inch Top- Pantê Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Pantê coffee table by Uultis Studio brings a sense of refined organic beauty to modern interiors. Its sculptural 39-inch top, finished in a rich chocolate metallic hue, takes ins...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Sleek Dining Chair with Solid Wood Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Product Description:
Introducing a sophisticated and versatile range of seating furniture that combines modern design with high-quality materials and ergonomic comfort. Whether for c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Satin Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Large
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dovetail 2 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 4 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
MIST Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
Centuries ago, many Chinese poets composed beautiful poems inspired by intriguing mountainous sceneries. When standing on a mountaintop, people seem to be close enough to be able to ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga dining room chair in teak wood with white bouclé fabric. Introducing the Olga dining room chair, designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, this stunning chair embodies modern design and sustainable craftsmanship. Crafted from solid teak wood and upholstered in soft, luxurious white bouclé fabric, the Olga chair is perfect for adding a contemporary touch to any dining room or stylish office. The chair’s clean lines and unique, curvaceous silhouette create an elegant and welcoming aesthetic, ideal for bold and innovative interior projects. With an open-back design, the Olga chair showcases a perfect balance between comfort and style, making it both a functional and artistic addition to your home.
The solid teak wood frame features a matte, velvety teak touch finish, providing a natural wood feel that brings warmth and organic beauty to the piece. Each chair is unique, thanks to the natural variations in the wood, enhancing its charm and individuality. Uultis is committed to sustainability, ensuring that this piece is made with environmentally friendly materials and responsible manufacturing practices.
Whether paired with a minimalist dining table for a sleek modern look or mixed with more eclectic elements, the Olga dining chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
Bud Vase Collection, Including Four Vases and Watering Can
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Side Table Classic Modern Bronze Steel Minimalist Hand-Shaped Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - BRONZE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say it’...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Tom Dixon 'Press' Sphere Glass Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Glass Sphere 'Press' Pendant
The 'Press' pendant is part of Dixon's series of LED lighting and accessories executed in thick pressed glass. The diffuser is made of fat, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Gray and Blue, Polychromatic Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 6x9 rug from our Modern Classics Collection represents our most luxurious new take on classic Persian rugs and is inspired by the celebrated Bidjar ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Dandy King Size Bed Offered In Exclusive Pattern Fabric, 6 Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Vintage CAB 414 Chair by Mario Bellini ca. 1979
Located in Bantam, CT
Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Club Chair with patinaed cognac leather.
Finish
- White oak
- Ivory Boucle Fabric
Dimensions
26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H
Seat Height - 16”
Item must be Whit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Faceted Bowl in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Faceted Bowl in Emerald Green is a masterpiece of Italian glass artistry, reflecting centuries of Murano craftsmanship. Its striking, multifaceted surfac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table, Black Finish
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table.
Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement.
Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Customizable Lacquered Sideboard In A Marble Top & Dark Bronze Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sideboard with 4 doors, inside shelf and metal base.
Cabinet is lacquered with top veneer walnut, metal base in epoxy powder.
Custom sizes and finishes upon request.
Top is also of...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Krosno Crystal Bowl, Poland 1980s
By Krosno
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Krosno Crystal Bowl, Poland 1980s
Category
1980s Polish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chokor Nira Ochre Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chokor Nira Ochre Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving tec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Geometric Triangle Round Top Metal Dining Table Blackened Finish customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Trillion table is a show stopping statement Table! It pedestal open triangle base is Simple yet Dramatic that plays with negative space. Hand Fabricated and Finished by hand with...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Whimsical French Fish Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking and whimsical fish-shaped serving piece, crafted in France, as indicated by the hallmark stamped into the metal. The platter itself is a combination of richly tone...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash.
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Customizable ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table with Marble top by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for nero marquina top
Side and coff ee table. Hand-blown glass base in various colours. Metal top frame
solid aluminium, with clear varnish. Tabletop crystal glass, bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ebonized Wood All-Black MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi dining table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted sur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Bronze Figurative Sculpture After Salvador Dali
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze figurative sculpture after Salvador Dali (1904-1989) mounted on black marble pedestal.
Measures: 17.75" High x 4.25" Deep x 8.50" Wide
This eye-catching bronze figurative sc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hand Cut Ellipses Modern Crystal Vase: Arcaico Handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses is an exquisite luxury hand-cut crystal flower vase, designed by the founder of our company, is a stunning piece and a result of a tru...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Hand Blown Murano Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of Venetian artistry, this tall Murano glass vase captivates with its striking faceted surface and mesmerizing emerald green hue. Hand-blown by master artisans in Muran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Serpentine Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Bespoke Contemporary King Size Bed With Curved Headboard-Taupe Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a modern, minimalist design with a bold presence. Its defining element is the curved, segmented headboard, which spans the full width of the bed, creating a sense o...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Walnut backed Dining Chair Designed by Greg Sheres. In Stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Walnut backed Dining Chair Designed by Greg Sheres.
A classic modern high back chair with veneered wood back and faux leather seat an...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Charoite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare mineral. A beautiful organic pattern graces this charoite stone;...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Dandy King Bed Offered In Camio Textured Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bespoke Round Decorte Dining Table by Francesc Rifé - Seats 8/10
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table captivates with its extraordinary design, boasting a round marble top delicately upheld by three elegantly arranged legs. Its generous 180 cm diameter provides ampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Dovetail 3 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
ClassiCon Set of 3 Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Upholstered 55-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a soft top is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom ordered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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.