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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bit Map 01, Luft Tanaka, Multicolor Graphic Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, 37"x52"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map series 01 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn.
Measures: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Archemide Seguso Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of the work of Archimide Seguso. The small vase of swirled blue and clear glass is signed with an etched signature. The last photo shows the vase under bl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel & Glass
Finish: Powder-coated steel
Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with this Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces, crafted with precision in the United States during the 20th century. These sconces combine simp...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s
This exquisite pair of sterling silver sculptures showcases two flying swans in a serene landscape craf...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Corduroy
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
Graded or COM upholstery / plywood construction / premium cushioning / down envelope
37”w x 34”d x 31”h (17” seat height) (27" arm height)
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three drawers for storage.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Giovanni Patrini Nautilus Shell Wine Cooler Champagne Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your entertaining experience with this exquisite modernist pewter wine cooler, a true testament to Italian artistry. Designed by the renowned interior decorator Giovanni Patrini (1931–1993) and crafted in Italy by Atena circa 1970, this rare and sophisticated champagne bucket embodies bold elegance. Its striking nautilus shell form, supported by three sculpted conch shell legs...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each. Two available.
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Baccarat France Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Chiller Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat designed this exquisite crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller circa 2000. The chic and minimalist design named "Vesuve" features an impressive puffy crystal containe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
You and Me Indoor Ping Pong Table by RS Barcelona in Oak Wood & White
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
You and Me Indoor Ping Pong Table by Antoni Pallejà Office.
You and Me is a ping pong table. It is slightly smaller measures than the tournament ones, with a surface and a design th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
WHITE & 24k GOLD FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD
DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona
24k gold-plated game play, design and sophistication. The RS2 Gold is our most chic football table. It’s one of...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Juliette Lamp by Charlie Dumais
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods.
FINISH
- Ca...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Handmade Crystal Art Bowl – All'EDEN Black and Clear Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Black & Clear Art Glass Centerpiece for Modern Interiors
Discover the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a bold expression of art...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
CADEN Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Lava Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef
A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated
In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tab Floor Lamp by Flos in White
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Tab / Floor Lamp
by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
A brand new edition of the Tab family. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capabili...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your outdoor relaxation experience with the Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these lounge chairs featur...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A contemporary Lacquered Sideboard Featuring A Marble Top & Metal Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard showcases a striking interplay of materials, merging modern design with natural elegance. Warm wood legs provide a grounding element, contrasting beautifully with the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Wenge buffet with floating glass top designed by Greg Sheres. In stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Wenge buffet with floating glass top designed by Greg Sheres. In stock. Impressive statement pieces rarely come with as much function as the “Angles” Buffet does. This conte...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak, Wenge
Rick Owens French Black Plywood Table or Floor Lamp
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
Rick Owens black plywood table or floor lamp made of black stained plywood with LED bulb.
His designs are reminiscent of archetypes. Through his choice...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Sculptural Japanese-Inspired Wooden Tall Dresser by Studio POA
By Studio POA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hachiroku, an evolution of Studio POA's Tariko nightstand, has an exaggerated shape and irregular drawers, resembling the act of stones tumbling, breaking, and making new interlo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Handmade Tile Top Lith Side Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Collection by Lynnea Jean
Inspired by a love for vintage tile tables and the desire for hands-on creation, the Lith Side Table was born. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this stunning sterling silver picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling patte...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Brutalist Design Walnut Sideboard Featuring Two Doors & Middle Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique sideboard has bold geometric shapes and a simple, clean look. Made with high-quality walnut or oak wood, it's not only durable but also brings out the natural textures. T...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in New York, NY
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Stacking Pebbles Side Table Offered in Cedarwood & Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This side tables is made by a blend of natural exotic wood with hammered metal emanates a sense of balance, suited for any living space.
Top Wood: Brazilian Cedar.
Metal: Brass, Nick...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Honeycomb 19, Cast Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Honeycomb pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass is hand made laser cut to create the diamond shape.
The inner design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, 1980s. The cushions are filled with low-density foam, ensuring an ultra-soft and lo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Noir Stardust, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _SHADE_Noir Stardust
A refined black glaze, delicately speckled with gold exuding an air of sophistication and elegance.
Please note that this listing includes the table base ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Polished Stainless Steel Console Table Designed by Greg Sheres. In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Polished Stainless Steel Console Table Designed by Greg Sheres; Pisa
The "Pisa" Console table is a striking scuptural stateme...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Dining Chair in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined dining chair with a gently curved backrest and an elegant silhouette, upholstered in deep emerald green velvet. The outer back contrasts in a textured woven fabric, adding ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set Of 8 Dining Chairs With Semi Upholstered Seat & Back In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish chair combines the warmth and durability of solid ash wood with the comfort of upholstery. The seat and backrest are half upholstered, creating a unique and visually app...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Hexagonal Brass & Glass Side Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Italian burnished brass octagonal side table. Original inset clear beveled glass top. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany and Tufted Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany frame, Upholstered and Tufted Wingback Armchairs. Navy blue with fine yellow dots.
Measures 25.5" in width, 30" in depth and 37" in hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor Designer Chairs In Solid Iroko By Mario Ruiz For Capdell- 6 Stacking
By Mario Ruiz
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This indoor/outdoor chair features a sturdy structure crafted from solid wood, providing a durable and reliable foundation. The seat and back are made of plywood, offering a lightwei...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Prototype Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, White Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Pinup Sconce, Small from Research Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum, Glass
Dimensions: 5in W x 7in H x 7in D
Glass Dimensions: ~3.25in D
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
9'x12' Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Oak and Bronze Extension Dining Table designed by Greg Sheres in Stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Oak and Bronze Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. The "Barcelona" dining table features an elegant combination of antique bronze and fine oak wood, adding drama and exc...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sabattini Crystal and Silver Plate Caviar Bowl Dish Serving Chiller, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lino Sabattini designed this exquisite modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller. The rare piece was crafted in Italy for the Sabattini Argenteria trad...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Cream Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, cream leather upholstery.
Made in Italy by Zanotta
We have two sets av...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
This is a great decorative item or useful piece for a collector and admirer of vintage games or of Cu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Black Leather Modern Long Oval Fairmount Wall Mirror
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Fairmount wide oval mirror is a hand-stitched leather mirror. Each piece of leather has its own character and variations lending to the appeal of the material. The mirror sits in...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Roslin Leather Wrapped Credenza and Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
The Roslin Credenza by Crump and Kwash
Features both solid wood and laminate construction / low VOC acrylic finish / sustainably sourced leather wrapped doors / premium, full exten...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions.
Lacquered in matte beige with protective UV coat.
Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Walnut and Bronze Extension Dining Table by Greg Sheres In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Walnut and Bronze Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. The "Barcelona" dining table features an elegant combination of antique bronze and fine oak wood, adding drama and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Multi-Functional Sofa with Walnut Frame and Built-In Storage
By Wewood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from premium materials, this sofa offers both comfort and functionality with its surrounding wooden frame doubling as a bookshelf or room divider, showcasing exquisite crafts...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bertu Table, Rockefeller Modern Wood Dining Table, Clear Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Rockefeller dining table in natural wood is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. We use the table as both a dining table or desk. Each table is hand-made with so...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Oak Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres, In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Oak Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. Clean, sophisticated, and timeless. This is Greg's best selling dining table ever. The lovely "Zen" curved base supports a ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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