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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
"Birdman" Bronze Sculpture by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí, Fonderie Rudier 1
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Salvador Dalí bronze sculpture, signed and stamped by the renowned Rudier Foundry in Paris. In this exquisite piece, Dalí presents the transformat...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Hand Mirror by R & Y AUGOUSTI, Black Resin and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in ROUEN, FR
Contemporary Hand Mirror by R&Y AUGOUSTI, Black Resin and Mother-of-Pearl inlays.
By Iconic designers Aria and Yiouri Augousti. Emblematic of their rich use of rare and exotic mate...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Resin
Pair of Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These swivel armchairs feature a sleek and modern silhouette with a nod to mid-century design. The low-profile back curves gently into the arms in a continuous, wraparound form that ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Venini Reticello Caged Glass Lantern
By Venini
Located in Houston, TX
1940s Hand blown "reticello " Murano glass all surrounded with a cage of delicate caned glass. In beautiful excellent vintage condition, all original without chips or cracks. This l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
This is a great decorative item or useful piece for a collector and admirer of vintage games or of Cu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely steamer trunk with nice detailing and heavy duty, quality construction. Ca' 1890's. This trunk is large! Measuring 34.5" W, 26"H, 21"D.
Category
1890s American Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Painting - Portrait of a Chihuahua Dog - By Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Chihuahua dog.
The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularly active at the end ...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint
Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
French Pair of Vintage Square Footstools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Versatile pair of French footstool-ottomans, vintage 1970s, upholstered in beige synthetic leather for durability and accented with brown piping. Comfortable to sit on as well as to ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wood
Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with this Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces, crafted with precision in the United States during the 20th century. These sconces combine simp...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick Dutch Floral tulip and leaf pattern and ruffle rim. Made in Cleveland, Ohio, Model...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Sark Mahogany Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency dark mahogany triple dresser or credenza
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Dark mahogany, with unique vertical fluted design draw...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Paul Mayen for Habitat Modernist Cast Aluminum Umbrella Holder Stand, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paul Mayén designed the exceptional umbrella stand for Habitat International in the 1970s. This stunning Mid-Century modernist aluminum umbrella holder features an industrial Machine...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Hexagonal Brass & Glass Side Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Italian burnished brass octagonal side table. Original inset clear beveled glass top. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sheel living room table Danny Lane for Fiamm 1980 thick crystal
By Danny Lane
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table made by Danny lane for Fiamm in the 1980s, made of solid crystal chiseled and shaped as if it were a shell, in fact it is called a Shell table , it has scratches on the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s
This exquisite pair of sterling silver sculptures showcases two flying swans in a serene landscape craf...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron
Shogun model, large one
Signed
Wood feet
France, Vallauris, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Gucci Barware Gold Plated and Enamel Cocktail Glass Makers in Box, 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous and ultra-rare Gucci barware gold plated and enamel cocktail glass makers set from the 1980s is the perfect addition to any occasion. The se...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Giovanni Patrini Nautilus Shell Wine Cooler Champagne Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your entertaining experience with this exquisite modernist pewter wine cooler, a true testament to Italian artistry. Designed by the renowned interior decorator Giovanni Patrini (1931–1993) and crafted in Italy by Atena circa 1970, this rare and sophisticated champagne bucket embodies bold elegance. Its striking nautilus shell form, supported by three sculpted conch shell legs...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three drawers for storage.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
5.6x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug redyed in Brown Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large "Agave" Serving Tray in Silver Plate & Malachite by Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage serving tray designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo and part of the "Agave" collection.
The piece is made in solid copper and silver plated, accented with a ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany and Tufted Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany frame, Upholstered and Tufted Wingback Armchairs. Navy blue with fine yellow dots.
Measures 25.5" in width, 30" in depth and 37" in hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair Unusual Framed Oil on Board Interior Scenes with Cats
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual pair framed oil paintings on board of interior scenes with cats, one signed Edward Andrews and the other Emiliano Jnr and dated 1992. The almost square shaped paintings ar...
Category
1990s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sculpture, head of a woman in light terracotta, Alex Waleij, Sweden early 1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful head of a woman, made in light terracotta by swedish artist/sculptor Alex Waleij.
No 30/50, signed A Waleij
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fish shaped bottle opener in iridescent abalone seashell and chrome, Modern design style, in the style of Los Castillo, circa mid to late-20th century. A great bar or boa...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in New York, NY
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced by Braun. The unit is fully functional, recently cosm...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your outdoor relaxation experience with the Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these lounge chairs featur...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sabattini Crystal and Silver Plate Caviar Bowl Dish Serving Chiller, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lino Sabattini designed this exquisite modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller. The rare piece was crafted in Italy for the Sabattini Argenteria trad...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal
Modular Sectional Sofa & End Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Frame Only
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous 1980’s Modern Less is More II Collection modular sectional sofa & end table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin comprised of 5 pieces, frame only. The furniture retains the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1980s black leather "Domino" sofa designed by Massimo Morozzi for Cassina
Located in None, IT
Large sofa with chrome metal legs, seat and upholstery in black genuine leather. The backrests are removable and changeable in position. "Domino" model, design Massimo Morozzi for Ca...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modernist Mica Clay Smoked Fired Vessel w/ Bronze Lid signed Carol Green
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist vessel, hand-spun from mica clay and smoke-fired, showcases the innovative artistry of American ceramist Carol Green. Crafted in circa 1985, the piece feature...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plate Flatware - Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces. Each setting consists of a dinner knife (9.75 inches long) & fork (9" long), a knife (8.75"...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes:
14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter)
1 Platter (13.25" Diameter)
12 saucers...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gucci Silvered and Gilt Ice Bucket, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware private collection with this exceptional Gucci Italy ice bucket—an exquisite fusion of luxury and modernist mastery. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this rare masterp...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a beautiful 'Ibiza' Chandelier from Eichholtz that will elevate your decor with its stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian brass swing arm clamp lamp, 1970's
Located in Montréal, QC
Space Age Italian brass swing arm clamp lamp, 1970's. 1 x 40-60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Excellent condition. Rewired with E...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Prada Book, saffiano textured faux leather slip case and book cover, this book is filled with hundreds of beautiful photos chronicling Prada’s history, ideas development, p...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Silk Pendant Lamp from the 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A silk pendant lamp from the 1930's, made in Austria. The metal has been chrome plated and is in very good condition. Unique to this design is that t...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
7x9.2 Ft Blue Living Room Rug, Handmade Turkish Carpet, Modern Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
By Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, 1980s. The cushions are filled with low-density foam, ensuring an ultra-soft and lo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
C. R. Mackintosh for Cassina Hill House Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina "Hill House " Chair, designed 1902-1904, ebonized ash wood, black upholstered seat. 55.5" H x 16" W x 13.75" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Maison Jansen Large 1970s Steel and Brass Fireplace Surround
Located in CA, CA
A stunning large French streel and brass fire surround by Maison Jansen, with fabulous brass lines, solidly made and backed onto a substantial wood frame.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking set of 12 vintage champagne flutes. A Continental, gold leaf coated wine glass suite, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully decorative with gild...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Milo Baughman style burl wood drum side table. The cylinder-shaped modern end table is wrapped in a dark tone burlwood veneer. This occasional ta...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The fixture requires two ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano diamond cut faceted glass Table Lamps by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A pair of Hand Crafted beautiful and sofisticate Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamps.
These elegant lamps are made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeak Toy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers "Cat & Dog" By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table sculptures made in porcelain and pure silver designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
The sculptures depict A do...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Mid-century modern writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern writing desk in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An original "Omnibus" Sectional by Valdimir Kagan. USA, c. 1970s. Grey-blue wool (more grey than blue) fabric is in good vintage condition.
This is considered a rare sectional for ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.