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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Late 20th Century
Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 9.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Signed, Deal with Cypher Mark, #181
A striking large signed earth tone Raku pottery-handled vase, signed 'Deal, #181, with a distin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Italian Wood And Ceramic Coat Rack By Artist Alvaro Cartei
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we aim to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Signed, KHL
3" in (76.2 mm)
Amusing faux cabochon lapis turquoise
caterpillar brooch pin, gold tone mounting.
Come in it's original dust bag a...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murano Pedestal 'Button' Dish by Enrico Camozzo, Italy, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Footed Murano bowl or Bonboniere by Enrico Camozzo. Designed and manufactured in Murano Italy during the 1980s. Beautiful vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Burl Walnut And Brass Chest By Century Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burl walnut chest by Century Furniture. It dates the later part of the 20th century. The front and top are burl walnut with solid walnut veneers on the sides. It has...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pedro Friedeberg Hands & Feet Table. Gold Leaf. Original and Rare
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pedro Friedeberg surrealist table. Glass with gold leafed hand carved wood. An exceptional example of the artists work. Could be used as a coffee table, occasional table, side tab...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Walnut Dining Table for Maxalto, Italy 1975
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1960s and 1970s saw Italian interior design become world renowned and revered. This “Africa” table was born from the creative genius of design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the mi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Halogen Table Lamp , 1970s
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Long and sleek designed halogen table lamp from the late 1970s, Italia.
First class material, construction and assembly.
50 watts lightbulb ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pacific Green "Cayenne" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful full-grain leather Pacific Green sofa with coconut palmwood covering the sides and back, bound with leather. No removable cushions. In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Fijian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Frosted and Etched Cut Glass Leaf Vase/Bowl on Geometric Base by Robert Guenther
By Robert Guenther
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by the esteemed artisan Robert Guenter in the United States circa 1990. It features a tiered skyscraper style geometric base consisting of s...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Stacked Books Trompe-l'œil Coffee Table, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive trompe-l'œil leather book coffee table by Maitland Smith, circa 1990, that would make a fantastic conversation starter for any spa...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s.
The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent condition with a high back (66 cm).
The cherry wood frame has been refresh and receive...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tupilak Bottleopener in White Bone, Greenland, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A figural bottle opener hand carved in white bone/tooth. Made at home by a creative Hunter in Greenland circa 1960-70. Measurements: H/L: 16.5 cm.
Category
1960s Greenlandic Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Farmhouse Style, Walnut, Jupe Round Dining Table, USA, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Farmhouse Style, Walnut Jupe Expandable Round Dining Table, USA, 20th c.
This Walnut Jupe dining table is crafted with a sophisticated farmhouse patterned top and is supported on fo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rezzonico Gold Chandelier in Murano Glass 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dolphin Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Gold Glass 1980s Italy. Rezzonico Murano glass chandelier with 12 lights and gold finishes, Venice.
This superb Murano glass chandelier is an outstanding example of the best Italian art: the richness and perfection of details, the nature-like shapes, and its gold finishes make it a unique and precious artwork.
A total of 12 lights are set at two different levels: 9 arms hold the lower lights, and 3 arms sustain the higher lights.
Three larger branches grow up from the base and rejoin on the higher cup, resembling the shape of an ivy plant.
Small gardens of leaves and flowers appear on the higher cups, and a beautiful golden dolphin stand...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Italian 1970s Metal Parrot Head Scotch Tape Dispenser
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Parrot Head Scotch Tape Dispenser
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black Pedestal Column in the Modern Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A modern black laminate veneered pedestal column stand, circa late 20th century, 1970s. A great piece for sculpture, art, plant, display, etc. Parcel shipping available. Dimensions: 11" Square x 36" Height.
Italian footed bowl...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
20th Century Salmon Fish Chrome Metal and Wood Tray Plate Platter, Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous serving tray or platter. Made of wood and metal. Beautiful color and patina. Nice for serving your salmon. Fantastic piece for each table. Has two holes on the backside fo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron
Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material
1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Pair of Oak Nightstands with drawer and One Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
Oak Nightstands with Gallery Top and sliding hide tray. It has a low drawer
Height to the top: 26.77 in
Height to the drawer : 16.14in.
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Two Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Giant, Large Champage perfume Bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large Champage perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth century.
Giant, giant Champagne perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth century, without perfume.
H: 17cm, D: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Exceptional Mid-Century Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional mid-century Italian dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Large scale for European chairs.
One pair left from the set of 6 pictured in situ.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Jeanneret Upholstered Small Diwan
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to present this fantastic daybed or Diwan by Pierre Jeanneret, circa late 1950s. At 60 inches wide, this is one of the smaller daybeds we've seen by Jeanneret.
This p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.15” H, 3.2” W, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Curved Back Wicker Patio Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage curved back wicker chairs with a black finish.
The chairs have beautiful architectural lines and exaggerated curves.
Measurements: 37.50 inches high x 23.50 inches wide x 2...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top
Later 20th Century
A striking Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with a white quartz stone top, from the ...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal
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
1990s Ralph Lauren Ice Bucket Equestrian Braid India
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1990s Ralph Lauren Equestrian Braid Ice Bucket India
9.5 h x 8.75 w x 6.75 diameter
Equestrian Braid Detail Made in India
Preowned v...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Apple Paperweight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous crystal glass apple form paper weight
By Tiffany and Co.
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Aubusson TABARD Tapestry, artsit André Verdet - 112lx86hcm - N° 1548
By André Verdet, Tabard
Located in Paris, FR
André Verdet, born August 4, 1913 in Nice and died December 19, 2004 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, was a French poet, painter, sculptor, and ceramist.
Date/Place of Birth: August 4, 1913, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Gerd Lange Red Dsm400k Nova Chairs for Atelier International - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stackable dining chairs with glossy red moulded plastic seats on tubular chrome legs designed by Gerd Lange for Atelier International, 1980s. Originally designed in the 1960s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Silver Plate and Crystal Champagne, Wine Ice Bucket by PM Italy, circa 1980
By PM Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian silversmith company P.M. Italy designed this exquisite modernist barware silver plate and crystal champagne ice bucket. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The mi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Original David Hockney Etching of Celia Birtwell
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original David Hockney etching of Celia Birtwell, iconic British textile designer and fashion designer, signed, numbered 13 of an edition of 75, dated 1...
Category
1960s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
“Dinosaure” by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, BE
"Dinosaure" by Le Corbusier.
Signed in pencil and numbered 2/100.
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Paul Ysart Poinsettia on a Pink & White Latticino Ground Glass Paperweight
By Paul Ysart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Paul Ysart glass paperweight.
It has a slightly off-center poinsettia flower on a pink and white latticinio ground.
It has an H cane for Harland Glass Studios below the flow...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine and Chrome Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian table lamp designed by Fratelli Mannelli in the 1970s. Features a beautiful Travertine base with chrome and black hardware. The light can be raised and lowered via ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Vintage Walnut 3-Seat Sofa by Mobil Girgi with JP&G Baker Velvet Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Uncommon model 3 seat sofa by Mobil Girgi featuring an architectural, solid-wood frame with thick, interlocking slabs of polished Italian walnut softened by warm, sandy velvet cushio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Zebra Hide Throw Pillows, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Genuine Zebra Hide Throw Pillows With Tail Accent, and will make a rare and eye-catching accent for sofas, chairs or beds. Pillows feature striking black and white strip...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Este Ceramic Large Majolica Onion Tureen Covered Dish Centerpiece, 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This original Majolica ceramic soup tureen or centerpiece, shaped like an onion, was designed and manufactured by Este Ceramiche, Italy. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 196...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s
Completely handcrafted in the 1980s, this original serving plate is the result of the finest blown glass...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Purvis Young (1943-2010) Abstract Painting, ca 1990s
By Purvis Young
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Purvis Young (1943-2010) Abstract Painting, ca 1990s
Includes paper attesting to this work being part of the "American Salvage Find" where numeroius work presumed to be Purvis Young...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Emilia Castillo Taxco Mexico Silver Plated Vase, ca 1980s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Emilia Castillo Taxco Mexico Silver Plated Vase, ca 1980s
Vase measures 13"H high x 16" diameter; mouth measures 7-1/4" diameter and base measures...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character
Unmarked
19 inch width
9 inch depth
10 inch height
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Four Panel “Coromandel Screen” by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Incredible 1970 rare four panel “Coromandel” Screen by Karl Springer.
The front design is hand carved and painted with black and coral...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry cabinet - 20th century.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
1970 White Carrara Marble Italian Modernist Design Modern Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Table Lamp
Italy, 1970
White Carrara Marble
Excellent quality of Manufacture
Light chip at the corner base (shown in the picture)
Excellent Condiction
Perfect working order
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Vintage Bottle of Chanel N°5 Perfume Extract, in Glass, 20th Century.
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, in glass, 20th century.
Rare vintage glass bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, 20th century.
H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D: 8,5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of perfume extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th century.
Rare vintage glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century.
H: 28cm, W:...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
A Source, Jean Lurçat - Moderne French Tapestry Tabard workshop - 180lx127h 1496
By Jean Lurçat, Tabard
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has already been cleaned in our craft workshop
Artist: Jean Lurçat (1892-1966)
Era: 20th century
Style: Design 50s-60s
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co Signed Crystal Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This contemporary Tiffany & Co crystal vase features a modern geometrical pattern design, making it stylish and elegant. The bottom of the vase is marked, " Tiffany & Co."
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988.
Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
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