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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Huge Superman Mixed Media on Canvas by DeVon
Located in Houston, TX
Huge Superman Mixed Media on Canvas by DeVon. It is a collage and a painting on a Gallery Wrapped Canvas. Very Vivid with sides finished as well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Barstool in Brown Leather and Wooden Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stool stands out as a remarkable piece, featuring sleek lines, a curved back, and lower arms. Upholstered seat and back with a wooden structure, this exceptional design effortle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Leather
NR Black Smooth, 21st Century Contemporary Circular Black Coffee Table
Located in Sofia, BG
NR black smooth - 21st century contemporary sculptural circular black coffee table
The highly edge intuitively shaped low table possess the touch of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Modern Bentwood Stackable Chairs by Calligaris, Set of 4
By Calligaris
Located in Doylestown, PA
Set of 4 Italian modern stackable bentwood chairs by Calligaris, Italy.
These versatile chairs are comfortable and ergonomic with a clean, m...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
CraftAssociates Hutch, Modern Walnut Hutch, Black and Walnut, Cambre Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Hutch, Modern Walnut Hutch, Black and Walnut, Cambre Collection
This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
20th Century Constructivist Mixed Technique Russian Painting
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
20th-century constructivist mixed technique Russian painting...
Category
1920s Russian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Verner Panton Style Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair design was t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cool grey plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4 Handmade in Italy 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Bottega is today undoubtedly the spearhead of Puglia pottery art. The artist was practically born among ceramics and has nourished herself with this art throughout her life until...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Keil, Untitled Portrait - II
By Peter Keil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Peter Keil, Untitled Portrait - II, Berlin, 1970s
Oil on Board, Unframed,Artist Board 39" x 27"
This captivating piece, titled "Untitled Portrait - II," was created by the distingui...
Category
20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Round Frameless Modern Mirrors Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, GB
Set of two charming and minimalist Luna™ half-moon frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system that allows for a flexible installation in 4 differe...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration.
She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Counter Stool in Sculpted Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Stool is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jasper Brick and Pink - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Frilled Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty, positive...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Soft Bench 55" by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The soft bench fits seamlessly into any home. Place it at the foot of the bed, in an entryway, at the kitchen table or in an open living room. The generous cushion provides a support...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite, Circa 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece of furniture is a true masterpiece, expertly craft...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Arabescato Marble & White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original black 3-door Sideboard by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Black three-door Sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1972. Black laminate and chrome detailed sideboard, designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot.
Two ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size L, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! Collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design.
POP moorish heads...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Sideboard Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Sideboard Credenza
This credenza measures: 84 wide x 22 deep x 34.25 inches high
We take our photos in a con...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Handcrafted Contemporary Walnut Night Stand
Located in London, GB
A hand-crafted and turned American black walnut night stand or end table.
These are bespoke pieces of fine quality, handmade by our master cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Coaster Barware White Carrara Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Amalfi coaster inspired by the pattern of Majolica tiles represents all the Mediterranean flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter.
Coaster in polished White Carrara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UL Listed and Dimmable
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California
By Jaru
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Jaru 1986 Gold Sphere Orb Ball Ceramic Pottery California
maker stamped
4 diameter x 3.5 h
Original preowned vintage condition
See all images for details
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Arches Dining Chair, Twist & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021
Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021
The Arches dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Votive Holder in Selenite Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
George Nakashima, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut coffee table designed by George Nakashima and produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, 1...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, Fragment of Apollo's Foot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing the sculpture of Fragment of Apollo's foot.
A fine reproduction of an imposing fragment of a foot, almost certainly the remains of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces.
One light each lamp.
Available two pairs of sconces.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Handmade Glass Rose Candelabra Flower Pink Leaves Green Romantic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Candelabra by Simone Crestani, featuring 6 Candle Holders
The Rose Candelabra is a breathtaking piece by Simone Crestani, where the artistry of glassblowing trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano 24kt Gold Fleck Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature circula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fiberglass Sculptural Sofa, Bench, Loveseat '24U' Stone Finish Outdoor Indoor
By NAE
Located in Bochum, NRW
"2 4 U" is a limited edition designer Sofa, Bench, and Love seat for indoor or outdoor use. It is ideal for poolside, garden, or patio. The color can be changed upon request.
Sculptu...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Pair of Jonathan Charles Eglomiśe Gilt Iron Drinks Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of round drink tables or side tables designed by Jonathan Charles. The tables feature an iron frame with gracefully curved horseshoe legs supporting a round top. The top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ekornes Leather Sofa Stressless Reclining High-Back
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Norwegian Tan Leather Stressless Reclining Sofa
Superior comfort
Teak Colored Wood Frame not teak wood
Model Windsor High Back-Seater....
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Murano Glass Amber and Gold Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps from the island of Murano, Italy outside of Venice. These hand-blown lamps are crafted in the “specchiatto” technique which creates a mirrored glass. They ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Walnut Pedestal Dining Table, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super ellipse dining table with a single pedestal is made from walnut and is seen here in 80" x 50", however it can be built in any size.
Because each table is bench-made in o...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant modern, custom made Italian Carrara marble pedestal. This beautiful pedestal is perfect for adding a varying height to your space, while providing a stunning addition for sho...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot', Amber Cylinder Onyx, Polished Brass
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot' by Anour, Amber Cylinder Onyx, Polished Brass
Dimensions:
H: 17,5 cm x 17 cm x Ø 6 cm
Technical details:
- Voltage: 240V / 120V
- GU 10 bulb (b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies simplicity with its essential and geometric lines, featuring a substantial beam as its seat. The focal point is the material itself: a single block of solid cedar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Vase, Large Terracotta Pot in the Taste of Ancient Rome, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, large terracotta pot in the taste of Ancient Rome, 21st century.
Vase, large terracotta pot, modern work in the taste of Ancient Rome.
H: 48cm, W: 58cm, D: 49
Production time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Red Velvet Armchair Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Design D.151.4, Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.151.4 armchair in wear linen by Gio Ponti - Expert-crafted in Italy by Molteni&C
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order.
Each bronze is signed.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Moroso ANTIBODI Multicolor Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new shape for a non-padded chair, three-dimensional geometry derived from the cellular genesis of sewn petals using the layout of a graphic structure with a triangular base. The re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1980s Lee Reynolds Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting "A Zeal of Zebras"
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large oil on canvas (40" tall x 50" wide) depicting a group on Zebra, AKA "A Zeal of Zebras". This striking modern painting is well made. There is a thickness to the paint that add...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Italian Trillo Motion Coffee Table
By Naos
Located in Waxahachie, TX
The Trillo Motion Coffee Table is truly an achievement in Italian Design and Craftsmanship. Three glass tops are adhered to a steel frame that swivels, allowing the tops to be swung out to create a wider, more open table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
A Pair Of Distressed Convex Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A pair of large circular convex mirror, with outer convex in very distressed silver mirror, with inner convex less distressed, with a bronze banded frame finish.
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Tronador Square Cream Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
James de Wulf Concrete Split Locking Dining Table - Premium Black
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf classic Split Locking Dining Table features a split radius in the tabletop. The table consists of two pieces: table top and base, which...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Lenox Athenian Collection Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a very nice Lenox China vase in the Athenian pattern. Also made in U.S.A. so it is Vintage Lenox. This vase measures 9 1/2 inches high, 3 3/4 at ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Arianna Labyrinth Game Set in Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A perfect addition for your game room or the ideal luxury gift?
The choice is yours!
Arianna, our new wooden square maze is laser cut and finished in genuine leather. Its lines a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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