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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
GAIA Round Dining Table Polished - Marble by Contemporary Design Works
Located in Miami, FL
Gaia, crafted from polished Narcis marble, is a sculptural round table that serves beautifully as a dining or entry centerpiece. Its architectural silhouette draws inspiration from c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Geometric Grid Pillow, Lumbar
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this handcrafted p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
MUMU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Designer Dian has been mastering the artistry of woodworking for years. He’s always had an appreciation towards the organic nature the material exhibits. In the MUMU Wall Sconce, he ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
DAMO Simple Table Lamp 'Copper / Chrome / Champagne Gold'
Located in Renton, WA
DAMO SIMPLE Table Lamp not only crafts a sense of serenity, it also instills utmost vitality through its brightness, clarifying your innermost though...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tetra III Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Tetra III embodies contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry and a hint of playfulness. Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra III inv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
French Modern Square Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage, midcentury modern French brass and glass coffee or cocktail table in the style of legendary firm Maison Jansen. In their typical aesthetic codes, the clear glass top is en...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Cassina, Piero Lissoni
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Important Venetian Wall Mirror, France circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extraordinary wall-mounted mirror boasts a Venetian-style shape with beveled edges and a geometric etching decor. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1940. The modernist ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Belgian, Val St. Lambert Crystal Bowl
Located in Louisville, KY
From the world-renowned Belgian company, Val St. Lambert- supplier to the Royal Families, comes this beautiful Belgian crafted diamond patterned crystal bowl. More specifically, this...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Collectible Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mollettina Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the simple form of a clothes peg (or "molletta" in Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a clothes peg and reinterprets it in a bold and humorous way.
The Molletta Bench...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Mint Lacquer with Green Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mexican Los Castillo Style Parrot Handle & Silver Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican Los Castillo style parrot handle pitcher. Silver plate with lightly hammered finish and green stone parrot handle. Heavy and well made.
No makers mark or brand stamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1980s Dux Avanti Wall Unit by Antonio Gioia in Black with Lighting & Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swedish modern design wall unit in black, glass, and aluminum with chrome accents. This impressive piece has 4 "sections" and a melange of shelving, cabinets, and drawers. ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Roebling Wall Mirror, Ceramic & Hardwood, Organic Modern, Sculptural
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roebling Wall Mirror offers a contemporary take on the classical masonry and brickwork of Brooklyn with custom elements created in collaboration with Calyer Ceramics.
Shown in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Hardwood, Oak
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Customizable Monolithic Dining Table in Sea Blue Lacquer Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and authentic dining table is distinguished by its unique design, where the legs resemble smoothed monoliths. It is available in two stunning versions: lacquered or wood...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
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.
We've made quite a few lamps out of antique parasols...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Designer Sofa with A Vintage Touch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Velvet/Eden Green
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
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin, RAL1001
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
Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage abstract hand-crafted wood sculpture by unknown Japanese artist c1970s. Purchased in Kyoto.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cuban Vintage Film Poster -Retrospective Movies & Plays- Silkscreen Reboiro 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Cuban Pop Op Art poster for the retrospective of Cuban director Santiago Alvarez ‘s works held in Havana 1980, silkscreen by Antonio Fernández Reboiro.
“SANTIAGO ALVAREZ 1961-1979 – retrospective national film theatre, april 1980” Printed reboiro/80 lower right margin and ink signed reboiro.
Measurements: 18 inches wide x 28 inches high.
Condition: Very Good. No issues.
Santiago Álvarez Román (1919-1998) was a Cuban filmmaker. Alvarez wrote and directed documentaries about Cuban and American culture. He became head of ICAIC newsreel division in the 60s and developed an unique format for his docu films.
Antonio Fernández Reboiro is a Cuban Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1935. He studied medicine and architecture at the University of Havana. In 1963 he began to work at the ICAIC (Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry) until 1982 designing posters.
Most of the highly collectible Cuban posters are from mid-1960s through early 1980s, the period called “el periodo de oro de la grafica cubana” (golden period of Cuban graphics). These silkscreens were develop with new graphic techniques, due in part that materials were not readily available and lack of formal graphic schools. The Cuban posters became known for the use of bold innovate images which were mostly for proganda. Among the most important were the movie posters of the ICAIC which would promote the national movie industry as well as foreign films.
Please view our other vintage Cuban Silkscreen...
Category
1980s Cuban Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Theodore Alexander Monumental Contemporary Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental Contemporary gilt wood framed wall mirror
By Theodore Alexander
USA, Early 21st Century
Measures: 54"W x 2"D x 54"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Geometric Bed With Tapered Headboard In Stain Resistant Velvet-American King
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This plush velvet double bed adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your contemporary bedroom. Its clean lines and low-profile design create a refined look, while the slightl...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bertu Table, Bellhop Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, Black Reclaimed Wood
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Black Reclaimed Wood Dining Table - The Bellhop is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced reclaimed wood. We use the table both as a modern dining table or desk. Each t...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Shaped Oval Ceramic Dining Table with Sculptural Lacquered Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Top : Ceramic
Base: Lacquer
Key features includes:
The base is crafted from four curved plyw...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Natural Maple
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Meas...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Aero Record Stand for Sonos with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 25" record stand provides a place for your turntable, a Sonos speaker, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. This cabinet is compatible with Sonos one, play 1, play 3, and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
EPIC Metal Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC metal desks semi-circle embodies power and confidence. The finishes consist of a Handcrafted textured aged brass front center leg and three drawer fronts and a black bronze steel top and outer legs.
Customization available upon request.
Featured in Elle Decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Solid Rustic Oak Dovetail Record Crate for 7"/45 Rpm Records, in Stock
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
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a concrete floor. Taking cues from the night sky in abstraction — and paying homage to traditional punched tin lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Contemporary King Size Bed With Curved Headboard & Floating Base
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
Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped nesting table made of Green Onyx and Brushed Aluminum, this coffee table set allows for various configurations.
The larger table is 15"H and the smaller table is 1...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Phillip Modern Walnut Console or Entryway Table
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip console
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet / natural oil finish / soft close drawers...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Brown Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Freestanding Brass Coat Rack 5-hook, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding coat tree made of solid brass components and brass tubing with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully c...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Cocktail Side Table Modern Hand-Shaped Geometrical Handmade Bronze Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
Paul Mayen for Habitat Modernist Cast Aluminum Umbrella Holder Stand, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paul Mayén designed the exceptional umbrella stand for Habitat International in the 1970s. This stunning Mid-Century modernist aluminum umbrella holder features an industrial Machine...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Modern Iron and Black 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
Outdoor Molletta Medium Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Molletta Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Verdigris, Brass, Alabaster by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
BAR is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Alabaster base, verdigris patina, and column, supporting a brass dome.
Every piece is made to order which allows us to create variations in d...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1970s Brass Tabouret Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s brass tabouret stool or side table. Overall as found, unpolished patina.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
NEW Classicon Olive Green Bell Coffee Table by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Black and Blue, Polychromatic Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x13 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
Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color.
The entire pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Frame by Konstantin Grcic
002 Safety
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nylon
Ceramic Carousel Table Lamp by Episode Studio
By Episode Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted through a combination of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, these lamps are inspired by the balance of contrasting worlds of art and design, functional and nonfunct...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Lisette Chaise, Ivory Bouclé & Maple Chaise by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory bouclé chaise designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in cu...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Wedgwood Black Basalt Plates, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) English black basalt plates by Wedgwood, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Plates could be used a myriad of ways ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Dovetail 4 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 8 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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Dovetail 4 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut with Flip Bins
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Category
2010s African Modern Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
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