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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle workers. The handwoven rattan shade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster blocks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$1,566 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Louis Vuitton, Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, Vintage Steamer Trunk, France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Distressed Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, France, Early 20th Century
Large vintage steamer or luggage trunk by notorious French fashion house, Louis Vuitton circa 1920s/30s. This example is monogrammed with the original owner's initials and maintains several original interior fittings.
The Case has been Professionally restored and refurbished by Louis Vuitton in France, 2024. Shipped via the Louis Vuitton Store...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest**
Introducing the Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest - a stunning fusion of art, design, and craftsmanship that encapsulates the timeless elegance o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Wooden Armchair from "Normative" Collection
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The armchair was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019.
This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet everyda...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,632 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Polpo Octopus Hand-Blown Wine Glass Red Playful Elegant Sea Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Polpo Hand-Blown Wine Glass" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Polpo Wine Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide.
Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Original LED Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Ultrafragola mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1970s.
Original recent production mirror using LED lighting, made of moulded fibreglass with hard-back and shaped mirror. The...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
FLOS Ariette 1 Small Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
Capsula Front Illuminated Ceiling Suspended Modern Mirror with a Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Modern front illuminated Capsula™ ceiling suspended pill shaped mirror with a minimalist brushed brass frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully customisable to suit the specific requirements of each interior.
Mirror backing. The quality finish of our suspended mirrors...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handwoven Italian Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Whimsical handwoven and decorated merino wool pillow with feather and down insert. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bertu Wood Side Tables, SOL Wood Side Table, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Why buy BERTU HOME stumps?
Kiln Dried
Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs.
Eco Friendly
In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects.
Family owned
These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care.See how we do it here.
Commercial grade
These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings.
This Sculpted Stump Table...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Armchair PLAY in Bouclé – Award-Winning Design
Located in Kyiv, UA
PLAY Armchair by Dmitriy Kozinenko – Award-Winning Design That Redefines Comfort and Playfulness
The PLAY armchair, designed by Dmitriy Kozinenko, is a bold and playful piece that c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$3,024 / item
12 Seater Outdoor Dining Table Lacquered In Matte Beige
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing our 12-seater outdoor dining table crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability and longevity. Available in a sleek lacquered matte beige finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
$10,285 Sale Price / item
15% Off
NEW Set of Two Limited Edition Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamps by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Daphine 45th Anniversary
Our icon & masterpiece: Daphine.
Back in 1991, Lumina presented a special lamp for the 15th Anniversary with a particular finish, numbered and sold to the mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
DISPLAY Set of 3 - Travertine Stone Riser for Keychain - Jewelry, Candle Stand
Located in St Petersburg, US
BABUR by Haand: A stunning set of three travertine candle holders, each varying in height to add depth and dimension to your décor. These versatile pieces are not only perfect for holding candles but can also be used in a variety of other ways to enhance your space.
Dimensions:
A: 15 cm width, 10 cm height (6" width, 4" height)
B: 14 cm width, 14 cm height (5.5" width, 5.5" height)
C: 14 cm width, 18 cm height (5.5" width, 7.1" height)
Usage:
• Candle Holders: Ideal for creating a warm, inviting ambiance with your favorite candles.
• Key Holders: Perfect for placing on your desk or entryway table to keep your keys organized.
• Decorative Stands: Use them to display small plants, figurines, or other decorative objects.
• Jewelry Holders: A stylish way to keep your rings, bracelets, and necklaces within reach.
• Mini Pedestals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Yv, Unique Chair in Cold Casted Bronze and Fiberglass by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Yv, Unique Chair in Cold Casted Bronze and Fiberglass by Lucas Tyra Morten
Edition: Limited Edition of 3
Dimensions: W 170 x D 65 x H 85 cm
Material: Cold casted bronze and fiberglas...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
FLOS Noctambule Floor Lamp with 4 Cylinders and Base by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Noctambule LED dimmable floor lamp short cylinders with small base is a flamboyant-yet-functional lighting fixture crafted by the world-class designer Konstantin Grcic for FLOS. An i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Deco Sconce, Gold Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Deco sconce washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. Deco sconce provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$840 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of George Smith Jules Lounge Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of leopard velvet upholstered lounge chairs or club chairs constructed by George Smith artisans for a Samantha Todhunter installation in a historic 1916 Julia Morgan man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st-Century, glass and brass 8-light chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
8-light chandelier in golden brass and clear glass. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be combined with the 1-light ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,136 / item
NEW! Dooq! Modern Carmel Wood Armchair 1, 4m in White Bouclé and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Marking a milestone for Dooq Details, the Carmel Modular Couch introduces the brand’s first-ever modular sofa. Composed of 12 versatile modules, Carmel allows endless configurations,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror 1970
Painted matte black wood and mirrored glass
Dimensions: 84¼ h × 25 w × 24 d in
Stanley Landsman was a pioneering sculptor best known for his “In...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Floor Lamp Parota Natural Wood Ivory Fiberglass Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
TULIPÁN floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Made in Parota, the two inverted overlapping cones give Tulipán a shape that suggests a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass, Wood
Wood Soaped Oak Bar Stool with Natural Tanned Leather Seat
By Mater
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mater High stool is designed by the Danish architect duo Space Copenhagen and is regarded as a New Danish Classic. With its organic yet Minimalist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Centerpiece Bonsai "Hanami", Handmade in Italy, 2022 Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree.
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$4,071 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Friedensreich Hundertwasser “It hurts to wait with love in somewhere else”
Located in Vienna, AT
Friedensreich Hundertwasser, color screen print with metal embossing “It hurts to wait with love in somewhere else”. published by Ars Viva, Zurich 1971-72, stamp signed and numbered ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th Century Contemporary Solid Walnut Demilune Wall Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean 20th Century Contemporary Solid Walnut Demilune Wall Console Table. Measures 30" in width, 12.25" in depth and 32.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$350 / item
Glas Italia BISEL Table in multichromatic glass by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass, created by laminating five slabs of 5mm extralight glass each with a dif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Satin Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Chiara LED Floor Lamp in Stainless Steel with Black Edge by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiara lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Flos in 1969, is an iconic design formed from a simple sheet of polished stainless steel that has been cut a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
$1,640 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Transition Room Divider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This poetic room divider has four textural panels echoing the change of seasons. The harmonious color scheme is striking in its simplicity and in the att...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Jacquard
$15,456 / item
'Triple Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Triple Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
$5,814 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Four... for Luck Console, Ebony & Gold, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Continuing the interpretation of the Legend of the four-leaf clover materialized in the Four… for Luck coffee table, this console with the same name explores the meaning of Luck in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Steel
3 Arc Island
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A contemporary take on a traditional billiard style fixture with meticulously fabricated joinery, bringing together three 10” pendants into one linear centerpiece.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$8,300 / item
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Brown 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, Canvas
Harry Thaler Set of 4 'Pressed Chair' in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann
Located in Tilburg, NL
Harry Thaler Set of 4 'Pressed Chair' in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann. Designed in 2011, current production.
As reduced as it gets. A thin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Sheep Headboard by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Headboard designed by Studio AHEAD. This puffy and soft sculptural object could be used as a headboard or independent piece of art.
It is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. The shape of the headboard is inspired by the smooth lines of stones found on Muir Beach...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Felt
$8,100 / item
Made To Order Dining Table with Stone Top, Lacquered Base, and Metal Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table features a refined and contemporary design, blending luxurious materials with minimalist architecture. Its two sculptural legs are finished in a high-gloss lacquer,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
$14,025 Sale Price / item
15% Off
“Two-Free” Contemporary Wall Lamp, Rock Crystal, Onyx Stone, Cast Melted Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TWO-FREE
The greatest love of all
For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Onyx, Brass
Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table Oval Solid Oak, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Designer Fulden Topaloğlu explains the inspiration behind the design:
“Arkhe Collection is a tribute to the beautiful amphitheaters dispersed throughout the Mediterranean geography....
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Classic Extra Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large Vistosi glass disk chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1980's.
Chandelier with 64 multi-coloured glass disks, hand-made in Murano. White metal frame with ten E27 light sockets.
Conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Animo Dining Table by Serafini
Located in London, GB
The ANIMO table is meticulously crafted to blend the timeless allure of natural materials with innovative design. More than just a piece of furniture, it stands as a statement of sop...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$38,735 / item
Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Henkel-Harris Finish # 29
Measures 34" in width, 19" in depth and 34.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rezzonico Floral Chandelier in Multicolor Murano Glass Contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rezzonico floral chandelier made of multicolored murano glass contemporary 2000s.
This beautiful chandelier is a unique piece of the most refined Italian and venetian glass art. It ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Beige Moroccan Berber Style Handmade Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful moroccan berber style hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over geometric abstract design.
This rug measures: 10' x 15'....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$393 Sale Price / item
25% Off
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials.
Executed in the highest quality European alabaster sphere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf
$6,825 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Silk & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Silver Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This is a design piece that will stand out. The coral-coloured cashmere and silk blanket create a natural, elegant contrast with the grey and black nuances of the Silver Fox fur, hem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
$2,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Curved Sofa Made To Measure In Custom Jacquard Fabric Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the dunes and warm colors of the African deserts, this sofa was created from curves full of elegance, capable of embracing our body and creating a unique feeling of comfo...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Jacquard
Blue Velvet and Rattan Armchair Heritage design Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.163.7
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1963, the Continuum armchair highlights the enduring relationship between Brianza's manufacturing companies and the pioneers of the Italian design furniture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Fontainebleu, Swiss Made in 1986
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Fontainebleu
Switzerland
Year of construction 1986
Dimensions: H x W x D: 25 x 20 x 16 cm
Description:
Atmos calibre 540 in the rare "Fontainebleu" version in a wooden case.
Square ring dial with rounded corners. Roman numerals for hours, fine minute track, Breguet hands with counterweights.
"SWISS MADE" is printed below the 6. A manufacturer's engraving and the calibre number can be found on the front movement plate. A "Jaeger LeCoultre" imprint can be seen at the bottom right of the front disc.
The Atmos Fontainebleu was listed in the collection from 1987. It was available in various versions - with a square or round dial, with a moon phase, with a black lacquered or mahogany case.
Although the clock offered here dates from 1986, it was only listed in the 1987 and 1988 catalogues.
Ref. 220.030.4
Serial number: 620514
Year of manufacture: 1986.
Condition:
Freshly overhauled, very good condition of the movement. Flawless case condition.
Interesting facts:
Generations of inventors have endeavoured to construct a perpetual motion machine - and one after the other was disappointed to discover that their designs did not work. Today we know that it is technically impossible to build a machine that works continuously without consuming energy. Apart from wear and tear, a machine only works as long as it is supplied with energy: Electricity, gas, petrol...
Without human intervention and practically without wear and tear, the Atmos does not run without energy consumption, but it is fed by an energy source that can be described as "eternal": It draws its energy from the constant fluctuations in air temperature. The Atmos literally lives from the air.
In order to utilise the temperature fluctuations as an energy source, a suitable medium had to be found. The choice fell on ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) - a substance that dentists know as an anaesthetic. Ethyl chloride has a very high coefficient of thermal expansion between 10 and 27°C, i.e. the volume change is particularly large in this temperature range.
The round can...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Throw, Crystal Fox Fur Throw, Full New Skins, Backed with wool/cashmere, Fur
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful crystal fox throw. Size is 61 inches by 73 inches. Made with full crystal fox skins. All skins come from Sweden which produces the best fox skins in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur
Wiesie Dining Table with Vintage Persian Rug in Epoxy Resin by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Evoking old paintings and memories of Saturday afternoons at grandma’s home, this is a modern and much more practical version of the old Dutch custom of using an oriental rug as tabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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