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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Bed Ft. Dual Tone Headboard In Textured Boucle & Smooth Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary luxury style with its striking geometric headboard, featuring three vertically paneled sections adorned with angular stitching for a bold yet harmonious aesthetic. Uphol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Roque Bed in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Roque Bed Frame
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Bed and headboard are made from individual sized solid oak elements.
Mattress not included.
Headboard height - 101 cm
Picture shows...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$16,413 / item
Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition.
Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted
in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alton Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Highboy by Crump and Kwash
Features a solid wood case / oiled or acrylic finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this hardwired sconce...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console, Ardesia Cement Made in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement, Concrete
9' Shale Credenza Low in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Both monumental and subtle, the Shale Credenza brings the intricacies of nature’s geology indoors. The wood doors are scored vertically across the grain, and details of a cliff’s fac...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$13,785 / item
Muse Pendant in Brushed Brass with Mocha Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Muse collection is comprised of triangular bent brass tube hardware with hand blown glass shades. Elements can be suspended in both horizontal and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Palizzata Briccola Wood Bench Featuring a Zig-Zag Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Palizzata designed by Michele De Lucchi for Riva 1920 is a bench entirely made of solid Briccola wood. It is distinguished by the ziz-zag shape of the backrest which defines the seat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Echo One Flush Mount in Brass from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant, and playful, the Echo series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly ref...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
$300 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Large Round Maple Hanging Sophia Wall Mirror
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Sophia mirror is framed in wooden maple with a long neck resembling an oversized hand mirror. Handcrafted in Pennsylvania, the Sophia comes with a hand-hammered iron peg for hanging. The medium is a lovely size above a dresser or in a hallway. The large is a great scale for over a single sink...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Maple
$650 / item
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven black leather seat and back.
Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modular Designer Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Customizable Contemporary Sectional Seating
Located in Kyiv, UA
The design of “OAK” sofa is inspired by the image of summer landscape, it`s side view reminds the tree, that grows alone in the field. This “tree”, seems like growing out of the seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a geometric octa-shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,579 / item
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Stock
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,187 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural - Hand Painted Tiles "Swans"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "SWANS" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 47.2"W (105cm X 120cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,457 Sale Price
9% Off
Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes.
Each piece is individually dip dyed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Wool
Outdoor Basket Style Day Bed with Solid Teak Frame and Rope Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bring natural charm and relaxation to your outdoor space with this basket-inspired day bed. Featuring a solid teak frame with a water-based finish, this piece combines durability wit...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan, Synthetic
Treacle Brown Handloom Throw / Blanket In Organic Cotton In Checks Pattern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, TREACLE is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal.
A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$937 / item
Handcrafted Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below.
Handmade in England. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,560 / set
Pair of Very Large balloon Mirrored Glass table lamps by Andrew Kornat Designs
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of huge elegant modern Mirror Glass bulb shaped Table lamps by Andrew Kornat Designs made by hand to exacting standards
Made of very fine clear glass and mirrored on ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Mirror
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table, Black Finish
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table.
Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement.
Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$19,152 / item
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bertu Table, Bellhop Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, Black Reclaimed Wood
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Black Reclaimed Wood Dining Table - The Bellhop is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced reclaimed wood. We use the table both as a modern dining table or desk. Each t...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase harmonizes colored and clear crystals, giving this art deco vase the title of "home jewelry." Its traditional crafting and h...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$432 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pensee Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Wall Sconce offers the best luminaire experience to ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$360 / item
The Laziness Armchair. Rocking sofa in solid wood, upholstered in linen.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Handcrafted Outdoor Sofa in Natural Teak Wood with Flat Weaving Detail
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Resistant to oxidation, designed for heavy loads, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean.
Weaving: Flat 4 mm weave.
Fixed Upholstery: 100% polyester. M...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Architectural Walnut End Table, Handcrafted
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted architectural American black walnut end or side table. Designed by Sum furniture and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture making techniques with the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,627 / item
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin Terrazo by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests.
Murano Bulb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cone 2 Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Cone 2 Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel
Finish: Black
Electronics: 2x G8 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt LED Bulbs (included), ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Pair of Mirrored Dark Red glass Bedside Tables with Brass Ornaments, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of dark red mirrored glass nightstands embodies the elegance of 1950s design with a contemporary twist.
Made of solid birch, each nightstand features dark red mirrored gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Raaquu Inaka Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Inaka (田舎 ) ~ (n) countryside
Our Inaka Vase is urn-shaped with a narrow base, narrow mouth, and wider middle. True to its name, this vase evokes a feeling of countryside-living in ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of Two Frosted Glass Low Tables with Custom Lacquered Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This low table features a unique "tear"-shaped metal base, available in four luxurious lacquered metallic finishes: bronze, gold, silver, and dark silver. The organic top is crafted ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Daisy II pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed Throw Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Leather Tray, Large B Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Caramel
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mae Console Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae console table by Crump and Kwash
Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / Solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / Customizations avail...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$6,500 / item
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ORGANIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
Ea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$3,282 / item
Contemporary and Minimalist Table Handcrafted with American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table celebrates the natural beauty and warmth of solid wood. Constructed from glued lists of solid wood, the tabletop offers both durability and a visually interesting ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in).
YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box with ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Polished Nickel, Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 12inch, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Contemporary sculptural ceramic wall sconce
Located in Attleboro, MA
Handbuilt ceramic wall sconce with draped/folded marbled stoneware clay, reminiscent of the natural world.The nature of the technique used to shape the clay adds a touch of uniquenes...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$9,200 / item
Wall or Console Mirror Decorative Organic Shape Collectible Design Made Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Series of mirrors called 'Livelli' made up of five different mirrors.
The idea for these mirror origins from the observation of architectonical landscape models used for representing three dimensions on paper.
We borrowed these levels and gave life to a three dimensional mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Foot Stool in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Stool
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
The design was inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,406 / item
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$30 Sale Price / item
50% Off
“Tiffany” contemporary Table Lamp 23 Silver Silk, Antique Brass, Silvered Glas
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
Tiffany contemporary Table Lamp 23 SilverBlue Silk, Antique Brass, Silvered Glas
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
“Tiffany” contemporary Table Lamp 23 Sapphire Silk, Antique Brass, Silvered Glas
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
"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Tobacco Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Daisy long fringe Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
French Transitional Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in solid mahogany with a light Fruitwood finish, the piece features four framed glass-panel doors that reveal spacious interior storage while keeping the overall silhouette v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$5,175 / item
Mirage Sofa in Copper Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Couch
Located in New York, NY
Mirage Sofa by Alexandre Ligios
Aliénor fabric base, Copper cushion upholstery.
118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7")
The Mirage sofa captivates with its enveloping lines ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$3,282 / item
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.