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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 type: 21st Century Pre-Owned
Style: Modern
Anima Table Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Anima / Table Lamp
by Davide Groppi - Giorgio Rava
It’s the emotion of an indirect light with an aesthetic poised between Scandinavian and Japanese design, two apparently distant c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-cr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ralph Lauren Plaid Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Ralph Lauren Plaid Upholstered Rolled Arms Lounge Chairs.
Good Vintage Condition
Size is 35" wide, 41" deep and 35" tall. Seat height is 19". Arm height is 25.5 . Seat int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Dining Chairs by Andrée Putman for Emeco, Aluminum, Cream
By Andree Putman, Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Morgans Chairs by Andrée Putman for Emeco. Aluminum with cream enamel finish. Sold as set of six, in total twelve chairs available.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
by Arnold Madsen
d. 1950
Condition: Excellent
Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- This is a shop display model w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thos. Moser Stool, 2006, Cherry, Thomas Moser
By Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful original Thos. Moser Stool. Please see all pictures.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Yoshitomo Nara, Too Young to Die, Japanese Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Ashtray 2002
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and highly coveted large finely glazed ceramic ash tray/ low bowl by famed Japanese Pop artist Yoshitomo Nara (奈良 美智, 1959- ) titled "Too Young To Die". The wonderful im...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Hermès - Folding Armchair Pippa Leather And Wood
By Rena Dumas, Hermès
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair "Pippa" made in taurillon Clémence gold leather and natural maple wood frame, brass finishes. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy.
Leather and wooden frame ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Darling Pair of Ceramic Llama Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Adorable pair of small ceramic table lamps that are stylized modern llamas with polka dots.
No shades, but harps included.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gran Sasso Fixed Table with Sculptural Base Italian Designer Andrea Lucatello
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Gran Sasso Dining Table by Midj was designed by the Italian designer Andrea Lucatello. In this fixed table design, Lucatello uses an organic-shaped Baydur polymer for the base m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Leather, Plastic
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Gray Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, gray leather upholstery.
Made in Italy by Zanotta
ottoman: 25.6" w 25...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
Located in Miami, FL
One Freeform Coffee Table, constructed of plywood and wood. Taupe lacquer finish. Table has ball casters. Smaller table seen in pictures also ava...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Large Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a spectacular black lacquered console by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
This remarkable piece was made to order in the early 2000s and is no longer in production. It ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
21st Century Golden City, an Acrylic on Canvas by Giancarlo Marcucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Giancarlo Marcucci, Golden city an Unique work authenticated with certificate and signed
Despite having always worked in very technical fields (construction sector), he has always ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lalique Signed Crystal Anemone Perfume Bottle, France 2005
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this high-end crystal anemone perfume bottle, made and signed by Lalique. The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique, takes the form of two anemones on top...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Arc Well Pendant Lamp, Ombre Glass Brushed Brass by Allied Maker Set of Three
By Allied Maker
Located in Glasgow, GB
Set of Three ‘Arc Well’ Pendant Lamps by Allied Maker, USA
Brass and Handblown Glass.
This trio of contemporary glass pendant lamps by Allied Maker pr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mah Jong Ten Piece Living Landscape by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois France
Located in Dronten, NL
Large living room set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa.
Included in this set are 10 pieces in total which include 6 square seat cushions (which ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini Style Sofa Modular 3 Piece Camaleonda Sofa Designer Sofa Style
Located in Rochester, NY
This Mario Bellini style sofa offers the advantage of being modular. Multiple high-quality density polyether foam layers provide the ultimate comfort. Modular pieces provide flexible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Baccarat France Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Chiller Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat designed this exquisite crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller circa 2000. The chic and minimalist design named "Vesuve" features an impressive puffy crystal containe...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This well figured Mahogany jewellery casket was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of the finest...
Category
Early 2000s Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Palpebra Table Lamp by Davide Groppi in White
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Palpebra / Table Lamp
by Federico Delrosso
Palpebra designed by Federico Delrosso for Davide Groppi is a conical table lamp entirely structured in white painted metal. The light so...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Artemide Tolomeo Video lamp - Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Bern, CH
Artemide Tolomeo 'Video' Desk / Table Lamp. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina.
Featuring a pivoting head and articulated arm, this l...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Christian Liaigre Ebonized Oak "Courier" Table - 10 feet
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to present a 10-foot Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table.
Selling at approximately half of the retail price. Signed.
This table features "eboni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre. Frameless, held in place by 4 clips and secured at he back with a circular fitting and ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
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
Hans J. Wegner Round Dining Table PP76 “China Table” in Cherrywood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Round dining table, model PP76 – also known as the “China Table” – crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood.
Originally designed in 1947 as a natural companion to Wegner’s iconi...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of "Hyde" Wall Sconces in Polished Nickel by Urban Electric, Made in 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Hyde" wall sconces designed and manufactured in the United States by The Urban Electric.
The pieces are finished in polished nickel with a linen shade, manufactured in Septe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Pair of "Fringe" Slipper Chairs made in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a luxurious addition to your home decor - a Pair of "Fringe" Slipper Chairs designed and manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti International.
These exquisite chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
79"H Wall Mirror Upholstered In COM/COL
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Consider this mirror for a finishing touch in your bedroom or entryway. The frame of this wall mirror comes in mirrored frame or upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather.
Dime...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mirror
Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand three piece U-shaped sectional chaise lounge sofa designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tuftin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
2000s Accupunto Lounge Chairs by Yos & L. Theosabrata, Set of 2 in Gray, Awarded
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful and funky set of 2 large lounge chairs of the ''Slim Collection'' by Yos und Leonard Theosabrata of Indonesia.
A generously sized tubular stainless steel frame holds the li...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa in Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful one arm slipper sofa is upholstered in blush pink velvet and is made by Lee industries. its scale is modern and its lines are soft and curved. The sofa is made by Le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Exceptional Formations Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Table For Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Large produced by Formations for Holly Hunt. With a darkly patinated Iron trestle base with Barley Twist design. The top with a fully beveled top in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron
Stainless Steel & Lucite Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wall mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills.
The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the mirror lights up to show the imag...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Artist Edition Limited Edition Surf Board by Graham Gillmore for Beau Lake
By BeauLake
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Limited Edition Surf Board designed by renowned artist Graham Gillmore.
In 2023 Beau Lake, the creator of the world's most beautiful paddle boards, collabo...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Paint, Acrylic
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs Model Ch24 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Made of beech with hand-woven paper yarn seat. Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) was a...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Era Chair by Ton, Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs with dark brown finish. Large quantity available.
Chairs retail for $500 each. Shipping fee for 2 chairs is $150, $30 will be a...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Sébastien Touret brutalist stone totem sculpture circa 2010
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful brutalist Figueras stone totem sculpture by Sébastien Touret realized in the early 2010s. The raw details are exquisite, and this sculpture feels both strong and sensual....
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Jorge Pensi Amat 3 Aluminum Bistro Table with Laminate Top for Knoll, 2000s
By Jorge Pensi, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Amat 3 aluminum base bistro dining table with gray laminate top by Jeorge Pensi for Knoll.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame.
Handmade in the UK.
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Modernist Undulating Patinated Bronze & Enamel Bowl signed Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Add an element of modernist sophistication to your collection with the Undulating Patinated Bronze & Enamel Bowl, signed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2000. This exquisite piece...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Brass Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Brass Clock
This clock measures: 8 wide x 6 deep x 9 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We do...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces. This hand blown pair is made of light pink glass with a hammered "battered" texture and brass finials. They have been recently wired to meet Eur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Executive Desk Dining Table from Film House of Gucci Unique Piece Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The sculptural table 'Bangles House of Gucci' was chosen by Ridley Scott for his film 'HOUSE OF GUCCI' starring Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Adam Driver, Salma Hayek...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Adam", a Graphite Figure Drawing by Sherry Camhy
Located in Chicago, IL
"Adam" by Sherry Camhy is a breathtaking large-scale graphite drawing that captures the essence of human form with unparalleled precision. The nude male figure stands in a classic co...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Massive And Spectacular Holly Hunt Trestle Dining Table
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Trestle Dining Table from Holly Hunt’s Studio H Collection. The table, with a two inch thick top having decorative counter sawn ends and subtle graining. The Table in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chopard Christmas Tree Metal Ornaments Set of 3
By Chopard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Set of three Christmas ornaments by Chopard. Traditional handmade in Italy with an inner rotating frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stainless Steel Full Length Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large full length mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills.
The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the back of the mirror has a pho...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007.
Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d
Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each. Two available.
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental floating plinth coffee cocktail table designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware. Crafted on a massive scale measuring over 6.5 feet wide. The table base is const...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Contemporary Chaise Longue In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chaise longue is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production require...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lazy Susan Dining Table with Lacquered Metal Base, Marble Top, Seats 8–10
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fixed dining table with central lacquered metal base. Round top in marble
In a slightly ironic way, this dining table pays homage to the world of fashion and the iconic pleated work...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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