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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered In Wooly Boucle-Frame in Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Chunky Miter Side Table in Beetroot Stained Walnut by Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or beetroot stained walnut, with all three versions constructed by ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

King Size Platform Bed with Tufted Dual‑Panel Headboard In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed boasts a headboard that radiates glamour, thanks to its high-low channel tufted design and luxurious velvet upholstery. Crafted with a solid wood frame and upholstered in fa...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
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

Alabaster

Konsthantverk Svep Small Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall 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 as ver...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier Designed by RBW Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Side Table in Travertine, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table in Travertine Size: ⌀ 39 x 50 cm - 15.4 x 19.7 in. Commercial name: Nissa Side Table in Travertine, Nissa Collection by the Spani...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Dandy Queen Size Bed Offered In Ocean Teal Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" Queen Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitat...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

FIN Shade Table Lamp, white glaze blue undertones, ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Glacier Blue Glaze To achieve the dept of the glaze, we fire this particular piece twice. The result is a layered glaze that evokes the quiet majesty of a glacier. Primarily a s...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ametista II Brick and Pink Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Contemporary Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Top In Cherry Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Moooi Mixing Pixels of Hibiscus Trinium I in Soft Yarn by Ruben de Haas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Ruben de Haas & Seb Janiak Ruben used Signature carpet design Lubhyati Solitudinis of the Mimesis Collection to recreate a new Signature Mixing Pixels carpet design. Designer Seb ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Hanging Foods"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "FLOWERS AND LEMONS" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 41.3"W (75cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Bolha Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA TABLE, designed in 2025. This bistro dining table is made from solid wood with turned wood detailing on the three legs. Bespoke dimensions available upon request. To view our ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Table
Bolha Table
$3,805 / item
Dining Table With Beveled Top in 12mm Tempered Art Glass/Oak Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Douro Cabinet
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DOURO CABINET, designed in 2023. Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved texture. Bespoke di...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Douro Cabinet
Douro Cabinet
$9,789 / item
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Nazaré Coffee Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ COFFE TABLE, designed in 2024. The Nazaré coffee table is crafted from solid walnut with hand-carved legs featuring a detailed wave texture giving the piece it's name. Bespo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
RECTANGULAR TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nat...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Dedo Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DEDO MIRROR No1, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic mirror is crafted by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. The frame is decorated with sculptural finger or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Dedo Mirror
Dedo Mirror
$1,427 / item
Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Shaped Black Ceramic Top/Walnut Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Round Dining Table with Sculptural Base In Sea Blue Lacquer Wood & Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Key features includes: Base: The base in wood, lacquer or metal lacquer. visually appealing a...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Menina Dining Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MENINA DINING TABLE, designed in 2024. This dining table is crafted from solid black varnished chestnut with 6 ornamental legs. Each leg is formed of different hand-craved stacked p...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Menina Dining Table
Menina Dining Table
$14,326 / item
Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Customizable ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Style Emerald Green Velvet Armchair with Black Oak Wood Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Shaped Oval Table In Solid Wood or Lacquered Base and Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Key features includes: Base: The base is crafted from four curved plywood elements to create ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Porto Belo Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PORTO BELO TABLE, designed in 2025. This bistro dining table has a hand-sculpted ceramic base which is made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop with a solid wood table top. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Ceramic

Porto Belo Table
Porto Belo Table
$6,208 / item
Sculptural Console Table, Walnut Wood and Polished Mirror Steel Limited Edition
Located in Ancona, Marche
Balanced between stability and movement, light yet sharp, dynamic and suspended—these adjectives best describe the sensation one feels when admiring the 'Lama Wood' console. It appea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Walnut Marqueterie/Bronze Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Round Dining Table Sculptural Base In Walnut Wood/Rosewood Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Key features includes: Base: The base in wood, lacquer or metal lacquer. visually appealing a...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Custom Dining Chair in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined dining chair with a gently curved backrest and an elegant silhouette, upholstered in deep emerald green velvet. The outer back contrasts in a textured woven fabric, adding ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
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

Concrete

Basket Weave Rug Blood Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Platea Blue Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Sintra Bench - Walnut
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood. This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Style Leather Dining Chair In Green Ash Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé

Pair Of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of hand-crafted and turned American black walnut night stands or end tables. These are bespoke pieces handmade by our master craftsman in thick solid walnut. Inspired by Engli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large Portuguese Tile Mural "Birds" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "BIRDS" motif finely painted. Quantity: 80 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"W X 59"H (120cm X 150cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portuga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Handcrafted Sawtooth Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
Solid English Ash 'Sawtooth' dining chair with a radical and robust signature design by James Torble. As dining chairs are typically viewed from behind - these have a magnificent sawtooth relief cut into the back of them. The chair features precisely hand-cut visible construction joints and a smooth curved concave back rest. A substantial handcrafted chair that is built to last. Also available in white oak and black walnut. International shipping quotes upon request. Please contact us for any further information. James designs and makes furniture that is fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Gervasoni KIRA 43 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kira table stands out for its striking geometric language—an interplay of solid and void—the cubic base supporting a square top softened by rounded corners. Crafted in die-cast a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ceramic Tissue Box
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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.

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