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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Blocks Outdoor Coffee Table In Scented Cedar Wood by Riva 1920 Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is designed for versatility, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces. Its square shape and compact size make it ideal for various settings. Cra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Cocoon Merino Waffle Handloom Throw In Warm Neutral Multicolor Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cocoon is a meticulous handwoven throw in waffle weave pattern by artisans in Nepal. The design of this serene throw with a earthy pop of color , is made up of subtle textured check...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Bertu Dressers, Santa Fe Modern Dresser, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Santa Fe Modern Dresser is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made in maple (or the wood of your choice)...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood w Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with purple and ivory glass sits on 3 American Black Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color of your choice. Sleek black metal rods complete the frame for stability, function, and aesthetic. We offer these counter stools in dining seat height or bar height as well. These can be made for outdoor use as well, or other indoor woods. We absolutely love this one! Price is per stool.
specs
Period/Model: New; Modern
Specs: White Oak, Natural Commercial Grade Finish
Customizable: Yes! It's what we do :)
dimensions
H: 33"
W: 18.5"
D: 19"
Seat H: 24"
SKU: Bertu Counter Stools...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, so variations in size, shape, and patina ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Dew 22, Cast Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass creates a three dimensional effect at the bottom of each Dew drop that refle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Prada Book, saffiano textured faux leather slip case and book cover, this book is filled with hundreds of beautiful photos chronicling Prada’s history, ideas development, p...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Transitional Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in solid mahogany with a light Fruitwood finish, the piece features four framed glass-panel doors that reveal spacious interior storage while keeping the overall silhouette v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fully Upholstered Lounge Features a Sleek Hourglass Silhouette and Plush Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Futuristic design meets ultimate comfort in this lounge chair. The sleek hourglass shape and plush seat create a visually striking and inviting space to unwind.
We will be glad to c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Modern Walnut Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres, In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Walnut Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. The “Angles” table top features a geometric design. Fully extended with leaves, this dining table opens up to 114-inches, giving...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
DeCastelli Marea Cabinet by Zanellato/Bortotto - Available now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Geometric Minimalist 4 seat modern sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric Minimalist modern pre owned Await Lounge System four seat sofa with caramel faux leather upholstery designed by EOOS and manufactured by Steelcase for Coalesse. Made in USA...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Globe Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bertu Platform Bed, Sabi Modern Platform Bed, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Sabi Modern Platform Bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made from solid white maple (or the wood of your choi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Hanging Pendent Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - LARGE (WHITE)
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 col...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Side Chair, Knotty Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mae Low Solid Wood Modern Media Cabinet
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Low Media Cabinet by Crump & Kwash
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / oiled or acrylic finish / patinated solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slide...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate Flatware - Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces. Each setting consists of a dinner knife (9.75 inches long) & fork (9" long), a knife (8.75"...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci Silvered and Gilt Ice Bucket, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware private collection with this exceptional Gucci Italy ice bucket—an exquisite fusion of luxury and modernist mastery. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this rare masterp...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Renzo Squares Pillow
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
These geometric throw pillows have been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purcha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Modern Natural Oak extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. In stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Natural Oak Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. The “Angles” table top features a geometric design. Fully extended with leaves, this dining table opens up to 114-inches, g...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Outdoor/Indoor WHITE & WOOD FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 WOOD by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 WOOD
DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona
With the RS3 Wood football table, a new player enters the game. Playtime with a touch of wood. A warmer design ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Cabinet with 4 Doors and Open Central Shelf In Natural Oak Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining room cabinet combines functionality with customizable design, making it a versatile addition to any space. Featuring four doors and an open central shelf, it offers ample...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Grande Modernist Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chandelier from the Veneto region with multiple ivory lacquered steel orbs connected with brass stems to the main body of the piece.
This chandelier has been newly wired to...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
SNOWFLAKE Wall/Ceiling Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Snowflake Light derives its name from its elegantly simple silhouette. Its versatile design allows it to function as both a ceiling and wall fixture. The handmade glass shade sof...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel Full Length Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large full length mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills.
The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the back of the mirror has a pho...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Prototype Black & Nickel Wall Sconce A by Research.Lighting, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Black & Nickel Sconce from Research Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Dimensions: 5in W x 8in H x 9.in D
Finish: Painted Black & Nickel
L...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This palace-sized 13x15 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in art silk.
Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on L...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Swivel Armchair with Curved Lines and Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This swivel armchair is a harmonious blend of design and craftsmanship, showcasing an expressive silhouette defined by smooth, flowing curves. Its sculptural form reflects meticulous...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced by Braun. The unit is fully functional, recently cosm...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ira Solid Wood and Leather Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Ira Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / leather wrapped or solid wood drawer faces / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Dots Pillow - Lavender
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair with Bold Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is a striking piece that blends futuristic aesthetics with a focus on luxurious comfort. Its most notable feature is the bold, sculpted contouring that forms a vis...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet
Double Back Designer Sofa Upholstered In Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is characterized by its upholstered design and features a double back. The upholstery provides a comfortable and soft seating surface, while the double back suggests added ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes:
14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter)
1 Platter (13.25" Diameter)
12 saucers...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
One of a Kind Modern Black and Brass Industrial Chandelier, Hardwired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x one of a kind hardwired industrial chandelier in black & brass. The fixture has 3x E26 sockets (bulbs not included).
The brass components on this fixture are ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
7x9.2 Ft Blue Living Room Rug, Handmade Turkish Carpet, Modern Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Faux Leather Storage Bed with Curved Headboard and Lift-Up Mechanism
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience ultimate functionality and elegance with this sophisticated faux leather bed, designed to blend contemporary aesthetics with practical features.
The sleek headboard, uphol...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Milo Baughman style burl wood drum side table. The cylinder-shaped modern end table is wrapped in a dark tone burlwood veneer. This occasional ta...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bertu Coffee Tables, Genesis White Oak Coffee Table, Round, Bleached Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Round Coffee Table - The Genesis - Bleached White Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is handmade in solid white oak (or the wood of your choi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mod Chrome Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mod Chrome Globe Ceiling Fixture from the 1970s. 4 frosted globe bulbs are mounted onto a chrome flush mount fixture. 1970s USA.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor/Indoor BLUE FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2
DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona
RS2 is a design football table, a spectacular reinterpretation of one of the all time classics of Spanish game cultu...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Dressing Table In High Gloss Lacquer with Marble Top & Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dressing console is a sculptural masterpiece, defined by its bold yet refined silhouette. The design features a curved, contoured top crafted from luxurious marble, supported by...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Chrome Floating Cantilever Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin floating chrome cantilever sofa. This is a stunning example of one of Milo Baughman's iconic floating sofas. The sofa boasts a beautiful grey chenil...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Woven Jacquard Fabric w Special Marble Effect
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Darling Pair of Ceramic Llama Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Adorable pair of small ceramic table lamps that are stylized modern llamas with polka dots.
No shades, but harps included.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An original "Omnibus" Sectional by Valdimir Kagan. USA, c. 1970s. Grey-blue wool (more grey than blue) fabric is in good vintage condition.
This is considered a rare sectional for ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Three Tier Palma Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist glass chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers "Cat & Dog" By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table sculptures made in porcelain and pure silver designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
The sculptures depict A do...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Couronnes Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This popular chandelier goes well in all décor schemes from modern to traditional. It is a twist on the classic candleholder design. It provides enough light to be the centerpiece of...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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