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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Flos with Starck Phillpe Starck Gold Bedside Gun Table Lamp with Shade
By Flos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flos with Starck Phillpe Starck Gold Bedside Gun Table Lamp with Shade. Item featured is from the "Gun Collection" designed by Phillipe Starck (2005), pol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Cactus Coatrack by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Playful coatrack designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello in the 1970s shaped like a whimsical cactus in foam painted in bright green.
Guido Drocco and Franco Mello were Itali...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam
Michael Coffey Rare Pair of Hand-Carved Stools in Walnut 2007 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of “Belle of the Ball Stools” in hand-carved and sculpted American black walnut blocks by Michael Coffey, American 2007 (each is signed "MCoffey" on underside of seat). Eac...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rock 'n' Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip Signed by Robert Landau
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rock 'n' Roll Billboards of the sunset strip by Robert Landau Signed.
Signed, as well as Inscribed by author Robert Landau.
Title: Rock 'n' Roll Billbo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ligne Roset High Back Magenta Ploum Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space. This unique sofa features a plush, curved design that provides ulti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Rose Tarlow Wool Rug
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An exquisite Rose Tarlow rug, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the rug features a mesmerizing herringbone and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bruce Weber Print of The Carlson Twins, 2000, Hand-Toned, Matted Male Nude #2
By Bruce Weber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are selling 4 images of the Carlson Twins, Lane and Kyle. What we know: the series of nudes was shot by Bruce Weber in 2000. They are titled “Kyle and Lane Carlson, 2000, Bruce Weber”. All 4 images appear to be hand toned (not computer coloration). What we don’t know is if the are printed from negatives or digital prints. Purchased from a Palm Springs estate, there were a number of amazing photographs by Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Tony Duran...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
2011 Dr. Lakra Wood Tequila Reserva De La Familia Box
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Awesome wood tequila box featuring Dr. Lakra art on every surface. Made to hold Jose Cuervo Tequila Reserva De La Familia, 2011. Very limited edition. Bo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Pair Of Glass And Brass Brutalist "Paradise" Sculpture By Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Paradise Aqua and Paradise Sunshine
Each glass element is handcrafted using delicate kiln-firing techniques. Not two are the same making every Paradise sculpture completely one-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Square Murano Wave Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This Modern style pendant light is made of a square clear Murano style wave glass shade paired with a black cord fitter. The drop is adjustable. Cleaned and restored. This requires o...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Custom Forme Libre Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular custom build in solid wood. Beautifully crafted.
Large French Forme Libre Table in the manner of French Modern Designs masters. Elegant curves and balanced proportions. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Christian Liaigre Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stunning ivory/cream leather slipper chairs raised on exposed espresso wooden legs with detached leather back cushion.
The leather is very expensive and luxurious. Zoom on...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Thomasville Burlwood and Walnut China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Burlwood and walnut China cabinet
The buffet measures: 70 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 71.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 56.5 inches high
The combi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork: A Captivating Journey into Contemporary Art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork: A Captivating Journey into Contemporary Art
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art with the Jordi Alcaraz Abstract Artwork. Cr...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome, Price is per Stool, six available. Ready for a new home.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Christian Liaigre “Latin” Chairs for Holly Hunt
Located in New York, NY
We are very pleased to present a beautiful pair of large slipper chairs by Christiain Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
Raised on exposed wooden frames with single loose seat back cushions.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Christian Liaigre Modern Long Courrier Ebonized Oak Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Showstopper ebonized oak Long Courrier table by Christian Liaigre.
Ebonized oak top featuring unique curved edges, boasting striking wood veins on a trestle X-leg frame base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Poltrona Frau Linea a Armchairs in Cow Hide
By Peter Marino
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptional craftsmanship as Poltrona Frau is known for, extremely soft leather, and custom ordered ‘cowhide’ for a subtle and luxurious texture. The original retail would be somewhe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Carrara Marble Sculpture by François Fernandez, Known as SAVY, Signed.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carrara marble sculpture by François Fernandez, known as SAVY, signed and dated 2001.
Sculpture in Carrara marble and yellow lacquer by the sculptor François Fernandez, known as SAV...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Brass and Glass Cascade Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Brass and Glass Cascade Chandelier by Visual Comfort. Very unusual in style and of very nice quality. Perfect in a special bedroom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Ceramic Elephant teapot, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of African culture with Wiseman Ceramics' Elephant Teapot, a masterpiece handcrafted in South Africa. Sculpted by the talented George-Thabo and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cloud Sofa by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Sofa by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - a stunning piece of furniture that will transform any living space into a cozy and comfortable haven. This beautiful cou...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Ligne Roset Suede Upholstered Chair & Ottoman
By Ligne Roset
Located in Astoria, NY
Ligne Roset Yellow Suede Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman, label to chair. Chair: 37" H x 36" W x 33" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
Exquisite "Donald" Stained Glass Coffee Table by Philippe Starck for Glas Italia
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of the "Donald" stained glass coffee table, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck for Glas Italia. Crafted with meticulous att...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Silk Ikat Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a silk Ikat pillow. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided.
Measures: 14'' x 24''.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Kara Walker: Pictures From Another Time (Inscribed)
By Kara Walker
Located in New York, NY
Catalog published by the University of Michigan Museum of Art and D.A.P (Distributed Art Publishers) in conjunction with the exhibition Kara Walker: An Abbreviated Emancipation held ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Ponza Tea Caddy Spoon with Lobster Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver tea caddy spoon.
By Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
The bowl engraved with concentric ovals like a shell and the handle in the form of a lobster.
Fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair designed by Jeffrey Bernet and manufactured in Italy by B&B italy.
The chair was produced in 2002 and we just had it reupholstered in a beautiful cream leather.
The seat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Sandy-White Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2019
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary abstract wooden "VERVE" wall-mounted sculpture created by circular sawing, sandy-white painted on white-stuff.
Signed Christofer Kochs, 2019
Due to the exaggerated leng...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Metal Chair - One Off Designer Chair - Masculine Chair
Sharp, masculine and playful are the pieces of Meccano Collection. The technical aspect of the construction world to ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Ralph Lauren One Fifth Bar Cabinet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren one fifth bar cabinet. This transitional style bar cabinet is retro and utilitarian. It has a tripartite bar, display cabinet and central...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aqua Cil Floor Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide, Italy, 2007
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a draft by Ross Lovebrove from 2007.
The standing lamp of the Aqua Cil series. A filigree design of special mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie
Located in London, England
Suspension FL/Y de Kartell par Ferruccio Laviani. Couleur rouge
Lampe essentielle FL/Y qui se caractérise par « les habituelles interprétations du thème ». Réalisée en méthacrylate t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Étagère Bookshelves - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Étagère Bookshelves - Pair
Each etagere measures: 24.25 wide x 24.25 deep x 79.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Bunny Williams Mother of Pearl Mirror "Radiant"
Located in Hudson, NY
The Radiant mirror, shown here, was inspired by an age-old Vietnamese craft of applying strands of mother of pearl on a black lacquer ground and then sealing the application in mult...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood
Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A studied and flexible system for furnishing management offices, meeting and board rooms. Artù uses high quality leather and wood,
handcrafted with typical Poltrona Frau quality and...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vladimir Kagan Large Sectional Custom L Shaped Sofa Rust bouclé Vintage Certifed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique L shaped sectional. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Experimental Glazed Cup 2006
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware cup decorated in experimental glazes by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 2006.
Trained at the Central School of Arts...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of cabinets designed by Tomas Jelinek for IKEA, model "Stockholm", 2008
By IKEA
Located in Påarp, SE
Tomas Jelinek, pair of bar cabinets or cabinets. From the series “Stockholm”, produced by IKEA 2008. Stained oak and stained oak veneer. Behind the doors, each with two glass shelves...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Set of 2 Beige Sahco Zero the Tired Man Lounge Chairs by Lassen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 2 beige Sahco Zero The Tired Man lounge chairs by Lassen. Flemming Lassen designed the upholstered armchair The Stanco in 1935 for the Copenhagen cabinetmakers' guild competit...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
Offered for sale is a Roche Bobois maple wood and glass "Carnaval" wall unit media cabinet with slidin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Maple
Marie Hvid Pørksen, Denmark, Oil on Canvas, Fence with Barb Wire
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marie Hvid Pørksen (b. 1971), Denmark. Oil on canvas.
Fence with barb wire. Dated 2010.
The canvas measures: 40 x 40 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Venetian Fortuny Piumette Fabric in Pink, Aquamarine and Gold - 4.5 yards
By Fortuny
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st century Print run of Fortuny fabric; Piumette, Italian for feathers, is a small-scale geometric motif of fanned-out feathers. The Persian-inspired design lauding freedom and tra...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
21st C. Custom O. Henry House Oversized Tufted Ottoman with Brass Nailhead Trim
By O. Henry House Ltd
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., A Laura Richard Collection tufted ottoman by O. Henry House Ltd., a luxurious and versatile piece of furniture that can serve as both an ottoman and a coffee table. This pie...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Style Sideboard Made of Wood and Siena Marble, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Wooden sideboards with two hinged doors, designed for both functionality and elegance. The top and base are crafted from premium Siena marble, providing durability and a sophisticate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Waterford Cut Crystal Vase Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Vase Bowl
This vase measures: 8.25 wide x 8.25 deep x 9 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We ...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Stickley Mission Oak Twin Bed
Located in Countryside, IL
Stickley Mission Oak Twin Bed
This bed frame measures: 45.75 wide x 82 deep x 41 inches high
The frame height is 17 inches
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sho...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Round Convex Mirror with Sunburst Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
This round convex mirror with sunburst frame has an antique gold finish. The mirror makes for a magical and artistic wall decoration for the space....
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Aythamy Armas Painting, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Aythamy Armas painting.
Vertical Format.
Mixed technic on canvas.
Signed by the artist.
Circa 2022, Spain.
Very good condition.
Bachelor of fine ar...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vistosi "Giogali" Cascade Chandelier in Gradient Red Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Vistosi's role in the world of interior design and furniture has been growing parallel to the good taste of architecture and design in the last two centuries. After collaborating with first-rate designers during the 1960s, the company has settled on the development of modular lighting systems, in order to create even more 'customised' installations: Giogali, Diadema and Ecos are the best examples of this new course. The blend used for blowing the Vistosi glass has exclusive features: it guarantees the strength and shine of the materials through time and yet it remains the product of a handcrafted process. The glass factory is the core of the glass blowing art...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Verellen Slip-covered Black Linen Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Verellen sofa with black linen slip cover. Used extremely minimally for a design project. Two minor imperfections on front of slipcover with one minor spot that can be removed, shown...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Rare Ralph Lauren Dresser Plaid Chest of Drawers BROOK STREET
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chest or drawers you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement ...
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Baseball in Small Town America, 1930s, Original Painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
Baseball in Small Town America - 1930s. Original, painting by Lynn Curlee
Acrylic on stretched canvas. Gallery wrapped with painted edges.
This painting was used as an illustration...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Hickory White Burlwood Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Hickory White Burlwood Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 18 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as poss...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Cassina Wettstein El Dom Rosewood Veneer Dining Table by Hannes
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hannes Wettstein for Cassina in 2005, the El Dom dining table is a masterclass in modern minimalism.
Constructed from santos rosewood, the slim rectangular pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Dowel PH020 Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Dowel PH020 Table Lamp - Pair
Each lamp measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sh...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Damien Hirst Skull Spin Painting (Created at Damien Hirst Spin Workshop), 2009
By Damien Hirst
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless, mysterious form of a standout Hirst skull, encased in double paned museum quality glass and natural oak frame. This Damien Hirst Spin painting originates from Hirst’s ‘Spin Workshop’ - a public event hosted by the artist to celebrate the opening of his heralded 2009 exhibition: ‘Requiem’ at the PinchukArtCentre, Ukraine. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Spin art is a technique in which the paint is first applied and then the canvas is quickly rotated. Depending on the duration and speed of rotation, the color distribution and a random result is achieved.
Year: 2009
Format: 50 x 71 cm / 19.7 x 28 inch
Material: Die-cut wove paper
Method: Acrylic...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
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