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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base in Repoussé Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base *BASE ONLY
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Please inquire about cream lacquer and black lacquer dining top as shown ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary European Green Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a solid slate bases and feature five mouth blown glass shapes in green with gold and silver leaf and multiple resin hand-cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
"Spanish Harlem" Gold and White Coffee Table by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
"Spanish Harlem" is an ultra-modern coffee table crafted using different types of grain veneer with polished metal inserts. The Spanish Harlem coffee table is distinguished by a uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Crestani. This elegant set includes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tavolino nuvola grigia, basi in plexiglass fatto a mano Italia disponibile
Located in Rimini, IT
"Le nuvole entrano fluttuando nella nostra vita, non più per portare pioggia o tempesta, ma per aggiungere colore ai nostri tramonti."
I tavolini Cloud nascono proprio guardando una...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Scagliola
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel. Outstanding round sunburst flame mahogany top hand polished to a mirror finish in a rich mahogany tone. Perched on two custom...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyrtos wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17,5 x H 33,5 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. She has worked for Tsé&Tsé Associées and Constance Guisset while working as a freelance designer and made furnitures and objects, which has been shown by the VIA or Nelly Rodi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Modern Cabinet with Inlay Brass Metal
Located in North York, ON
This modern cabinet is the perfect addition to any home. Crafted from burl walnut wood with brass metal inlay and large brass handles, it is finished in a dark espresso satin color f...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dali as an Idol, Sculptural Construction W / Mirror, Painting and Found Objects
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is constructed with a small framed mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
BOND Side Table in Pink marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with its s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Atelier George Lighting Fixture Solaire
Located in Paris, FR
Solar pendant light by Atelier George is a unique piece made of blown glass with a brass stem. It is composed of a white with amber veins glass globe, and three glass planets of blue...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquered Mahogany Drink Tables by Baker Furniture
Located in North York, ON
Pair of White Lacquered mahogany drink tables by Baker Furniture. Featuring curved jellyfish design with satin white lacquered finish. Brand new, American, by iconic American manufac...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in Weymouth, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by wrought iron and tilts when the steampunk style handles are loosened. Table can be us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Black Rubbed Steel Small Side or Cocktail Table, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Black rubbed steel tripod leg cocktail table. Can also be used as a small side table.
Nice matte finish patina.
The same table is available in bronze (F1835).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith GGG1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 13 × 16 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in hand incised natural horn and ink blue dyed bone tiles hand set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Lottie Stool, Small Shearling Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order gray shearling and red oak stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: shearling (available in custom fabric)
Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish)
Dimensions: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
“Pagoda” Contemporary Wall Lamp, Red Satin Silk, Silvered Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODA The calm of resonating with your inner peace
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Today we honor the handma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Eccentrico, contemporary coffee table orange fur-lacquered wood by Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
Design by Studio Greca Federico Greca
Limited Edition (4 pieces)
Inspired by the haute couture collections that have paraded on the catwalks of Milan ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Laminate, Wood
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monarch Table Lamp with Glass Dome, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Monarch table lamp with glass dome - Carla Baz
Dimensions: ø 24 x H 50 cm
Weight: 8.5 kg
Material: Painted metal, Brass, Marble
Monarch lighting series has been developed with ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 30 Lemon-White Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Grey Glass Table Lamps with Silk Lampshade
By Porta Romana
Located in Brescia, IT
The beauty of this table lamps is the blown grey glass: they are handmade by Italian Masters with horizontal signs following the Midcentury design.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Blown Glass
Unique Holding Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique holding form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 22.8 x 8.8 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bronzed Glass Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The coffee table Aka is made entirely of bronzed glass. The top is circular and 60cm in diameter, while the base is obtained by gluing slightly bevelled 6mm thick slabs.
Bronzed glas...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Console by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Console by Arno Declercq
Limited edition of 8.
Dimensions: D300 x W40 cm x H75 cm.
Materials: Japanese natural stone & patinated steel
Signed by Arno Declercq.
Arno Declercq
...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Steel
Layla Stool, Large Boucle Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory boucle and wood base with ball legs designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Boucle (available in custom fabric)
Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish)
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden
Located in London, GB
Michael Eden’s interpretation of ""Continuous Profile - Head of Mussolini, 1933"" using the profile of classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn is used for the Audr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Oblong Striated Hand Carved Onyx Bowl
Located in Norwalk, CT
An elegant oblong large onyx bowl with stunning striations. It has serene tones of cream, pale yellow and white. This one of a kind decorative vessel i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Brenta+Brenta limited edition lamp by Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
The Brenta+Brenta lamp is a handmade ceramic lamp and part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. Made in her family’s hometown of Nove di Bassano (an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Onda Cone Cast Bronze Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
One of a kind Contemporary Calacatta Table with 18crt / 24crt Golden Scar
Located in ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, ZH
A serene piece about Enlightenment.
THE SCAR WILL BE YOUR TREASURE is an aesthetic, philosophic conceptual one of a kind hand-crafted piece expressing heaven’s way and the human cap...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold, Stainless Steel
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 10
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Olio Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Olio vase by Arianna De Luca
Dimensions: height 23 x diameter 16 cm
Materials: Ceramic
Olio vase is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifesty...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table Solco in Pleated Oak Steel Mirror by Constance Guisset in stock
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Solco is a coffee table that hides its game well. The purity of the object hides a sculptural surprise.
Compounded of two tops, this solid oak table reveals its hidden side thanks to the mirror pivoting along a central leg.
The gouged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #8, Handmade, Organic Sculptural Vessel
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 08
Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
Use i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Handmade White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #7, Organic Sculptural Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 07
Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
Use i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Peccato Originale Original Sin
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs.
The decoration features a snake holding the forbidden fruit in its jaws, and surrounded by hand painted leaves. It is inspired by the biblical original sin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Modern Steel Sculpture Di Vincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern art sculpture.
One-of-a-kind.
It stands loosely on a vintage marble platform.
Semi-gloss black powder-coating.
Great for a a garden or interiors and collections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Gray Textural Stripes and Beige Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Blue White and Gray Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Beige and Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Gray Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x4 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Beige and Chartreuse Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Beige and Chartreuse Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Column End Table
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
Column End Table was originally designed for a private project and is available only as limited edition of 24 by Goons.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Rocking Buffalo Black Ink by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking Buffalo is a true artisanal piece. This hand-built rocking buffalo/rocking horse is fully functional and can be displayed as a sculpture.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Rocking Buffalo White wash by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking Buffalo is a true artisanal piece. This hand-built rocking buffalo/rocking horse is fully functional and can be displayed as a sculpture.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
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