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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Customizable Electric Reclining Sofa For Home Cinemas In High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pendant Lamp in Grey Glass and Brushed Brass, Arc Well by Allied Maker, USA
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Arc Well pendant lamp by New York-based lighting studio Allied Maker is a focused study in contemporary lighting design and technical craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA, it p...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary lounge chair esthetic is reminiscent of the sinuous forms and clean and neutral lines of classical architecture. It envelo...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked
Located in Vienna, AT
Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Dining Gropius Chair CS1 Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM X Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging Gropius chair, Textile, and NFT Art. In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience & G...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash, Sheepskin, L...

Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier Designed by RBW Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s Modernist Red Enameled Porcelain Vase by Tim & Jacqueline Orr
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking and recognizable design piece from the 1970s by renowned artist couple, Jacqueline and Tim Orr. This porcelain vase was made in their studio in Biot, France. This mid-cent...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble Size: 182.5 x 72.5 x 40.5 cm. - 71.86 x 28.5 x 15.9 in. Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended with the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Tulip Candleholder by Gunnar Ander
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass double-arm candleholder designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Each cup is shaped in the form of a tulip, supported by stem-like arms with leaf-like detailing. Designed for...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chaise Sossego in solid Brazilian wood and natural straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chaise Sossego was created to offer moments of rest with elegance and authenticity. With its organic design and construction entirely in solid wood, it combines smooth, flowing l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull  by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Fendi Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite 1980s Fendi Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina Illuminate your space with this stunning and rare Murano glass floor lamp, masterfully crafted by renowned art...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Stoneware Vase by Bode Willumsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase by Danish artist Bode Willumsen, made circa 1940s to 1950s. Features a rounded body, short flared neck, and a textured glaze in muted greenish-beige with blue and brow...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Daisy Round Long fringe Pink Rose Velvet Deluxe Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it's a burst of comfort, positive energy, freedom, and happiness. Elevate your home’s ambia...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han. Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch minimalism, this “M1” coffee table was designed by Hank Kwint and produced by Metaform in the Netherlands during the 1980s. Known for their elegant use of ...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Small Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top & Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a beetroot powder-coated steel frame and a burgundy coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Hand-Carved Legs in Chocolate Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest column...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hugs Sculptural Small Sofa In Deep Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Ivy Branch Floor Lamp by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the beauty of climbing vines inside with our Ivy Branch Floor Lamp. Sculptural and unconventional, this piece bends organically as it reaches up toward the sun. The warm and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of the 5 Blue Lila Ceramic Lamps, Rosettes by Jeanine Keizer, 1990
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique hand-cast ceramic “rosettes” from Jeanine Keizer’s 1990s Lichtpuntje installation are reborn as sculptural pendant lamps. Each set groups five to seven pieces in harmonising c...
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Outdoor Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Aged Plaster Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Ikea 'Stämning' Wall Light designed by Cecilia Johansson
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
1990's IKEA 'Stämning' wall lamp designed by Cecilia Johansson. Concave frosted glass main body with enameled white metal backing plate. Creates a warm diffused light. Cylindrical ch...
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Konsthantverk Svep Small Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry Leather/ Ruby Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet

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

Contemporary Upholstered Bench Offered With Ebony Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is as great to look at as it is to sit on. Always eye pleasing with contrast cording, chocolate brown leather straps and ebony wood finish. As comfortable in a den as it...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handcrafted Sawtooth Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
Solid English Ash 'Sawtooth' dining chair with a radical and robust signature design by James Torble. As dining chairs are typically viewed from behind - these have a magnificent sawtooth relief cut into the back of them. The chair features precisely hand-cut visible construction joints and a smooth curved concave back rest. A substantial handcrafted chair that is built to last. Also available in white oak and black walnut. International shipping quotes upon request. Please contact us for any further information. James designs and makes furniture that is fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants ( D 40 cm) suspend...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Greg Sheres Italian Mahogany Wood Verite Collection Buffet Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Greg Sheres Italian mahogany Verite collection buffet credenza. A stunning storage unit featuring a lovely design by Greg Sheres. This piece features a long rectangular sha...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Sofa Side Table Round Gold and Bronze Leaf Finish Handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Side tables " Operà " offered in two heights to create a play of overlapping tops and matching finishes. Vibrant artistic decoration is juxtaposed with manual application of gold lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

Chunky Miter Side Table in Beetroot Stained Walnut by Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or beetroot stained walnut, with all three versions constructed by ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

FIN Shade Table Lamp, white glaze blue undertones, ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Glacier Blue Glaze To achieve the dept of the glaze, we fire this particular piece twice. The result is a layered glaze that evokes the quiet majesty of a glacier. Primarily a s...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Side Table in Travertine, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table in Travertine Size: ⌀ 58 x 55 cm. - 22.8 x 21.7 in. Commercial name: Nissa Side Table in Travertine, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Mid-20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Circa Mid-20th Century, 2 pieces: the vase and the exceptional carved hardwood stand. A striking and masterfully pa...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Customizable Electric Reclining Sofa For Home Cinemas In High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Contemporary Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé

Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Three Large-Scale Framed Botanical Specimens
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking tribute to the art of botanical collecting, this set of three large-scale framed specimens captures nature at its most graphic and refined. Each plant—an Ostrich Fern, a B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber, Burl

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Single)
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design Sirenetta; inspired by a sea siren. When the sun hits the horizon, imagine i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at 1100 degrees and is therefore very resistant. The white sandstone is particulary fine ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Flash 6 Wall Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black Cable
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Flash 6 / Wall Light System by Davide Groppi The 9 mm wide stainless steel strip runs 6 meters in length. The ideal solution for direct illumination of spaces with very high ceilin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, & Moss Agate Table Box, Vermeil Hinge, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, and Moss Agate Table Box with Vermeil Hinge, Circa 1970s A refined and sculptural Italian table box dating to the 1970s, expertly composed of thr...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Silver

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair By Cassina c.1983
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Instantly iconic, the Zig-Zag chair (1934) by Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of the earliest examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair. Its four wood boards are...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant by Bocci All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

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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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