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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Solid White Oak Handmade Center Table by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak center table "The Estrada" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Modern Solid White Oak Handmade Center Table by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Alastair large round center table is handmade with 100 year old solid American White Oak. Made from repurposed oak, every piece, while bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes Off White
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Long & Narrow Handmade Wool and Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary long & narrow handmade wool and silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'3" × 8'8" (68 × 264 cm)
This modern runner combines ancient craft with contemporary trends. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaster materials create a tactile and vi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown, with Geometric Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Bertu Pedestal, Solid Wood Art Pedestal, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Pedestal, Solid Wood Art Pedestal, Maple
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Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Modern Floating Brass Side Table Set of 2
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite Set of 2 nightstands, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. These exceptional pieces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape will make all eyes lay on the floor, so be sure that every detail has its own allure. This rug is the missing link...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Padiola Lounge chair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in metal and textiles
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Padiola lounge chair pays homage to textiles. Its structure draws inspiration from modern masters and is specifically designed as a framework for displaying various textiles.
Th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair.
The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather
"Bardi" Modernist Bar in Laminated Natural Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Lacquer
Aquinas Black India Ink Solid Oak Compact Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Aquinas cabinet is a compact, sliding door cabinet perfect for records, books, and smaller items. Intended for light storage this cabinet is minimalist in design featuring handma...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dining Table Sculptural 24 Kt Gold Mirror Steel Base White Carrara Marble Top
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Stone' is an important dining table with structure in mirror polished stainless steel with 24 Kt gold galvanic special finish and top in Carrara marble ( Origin Tu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in Painted Steel and Pau Ferro Hardwood
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This Floor Lamp in Painted Steel and Pau Ferro Hardwood is in the minimalist style. For the 'Rotula" floor lamp fixture, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood in Handmade Textured Finish, Amorphous
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Taş is inspired by different patterns found in nature. The top, as it gives its name to the product, is designed to resemble the texture of a stone. The amorphous form of Taş, allows...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Italian Wine Storage Cabinet in Solid Walnut
Located in New York, NY
multifunctional storage unit with double glass doors, with plinth and solid wood drawers assembled with dovetails joints and solid wood push-pull opening system.
Unit and inner structure fittings are designed to meet container and functional needs, being a wine storage unit, you can insert compartments for bottles and glasses. There is also the possibility to insert a wine fridge...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Customizable Rug with Abstract GeomtrIc Patterns, Beige and Black Details
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
A contemporary Rug in a abstract pattern , presented in neutral colors.
Embrace the raw allure of industrial minimalism, where brutalist elements sculpt a canvas of modern sophistica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk, Natural Fiber
Our Myles Leather Sectional Sofa Finished Hand Dyed Coal
Located in London, GB
Our Myles sectional sofa is a new addition to our Signature Collection.
Please note this listing price is per linear meter. This helps a client measure their space and calculate th...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Limited EditionArmchair Sculpture Bronze Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair in a limited edition of 9 pieces made in lost wax-casting in bronze for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà sculpture of Michelangelo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #11
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
Handmade Bauhaus Inspired Throw Pillows
By Bauhaus
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your space with our trio of Bauhaus-inspired pillows, each pillow is meticulously handcrafted and wrapped with a luxurious Kensington Polyester Velvet. This collection showca...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Down
21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the
Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel) for Purho in 2023.
Like ethereal figures of light and reflection, the Angels table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Oasis Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our Oasis coffee table blends well in modern homes looking for something with a little character. The hand turned bases are made one at time a time in our Vancouver work shop. Shown ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Cylindrical Pillow hand weaved in Natural Color Cotton
By Agnes Studio
Located in Guatemala, GT
The beauty of this collaboration with Wayil is the cultivation of their own seeds specially the ancient brown native pre-hispanic Ixcaco seed and fostering sustainable growth.
Inspi...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Hand-made Ceramic Elephant Vase with handles, made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This Elephant Vase is One Of The Kind by Love Art Ceramics, handcrafted by Sabelo/Sondy and painted by Zinhle Nene in South Africa, captures the essence ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Oslo Rectangular Floor Mirror in Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo floor mirror is an exceedingly handsome, large scaled mirror with unique architectural details. Available in walnut or oak, it features an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Contemporary Sculptural Table by Hessentia, Textured Marble Top and Bronze Base
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Ovoo table tells stories of faraway lands, belonging to the shamanic cult typical of Mongolia. The inspiration of this collection is the concept of “ovoo”: the piles of stones used a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Pair of Handcrafted English Ash End Tables / Drawers.
Located in London, GB
A pair of ultra sleek contemporary hand-crafted English 'Ripple' ash end tables with storage drawer.
Designed with Asian minimalism in mind whilst highlighting the handmade construc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Bronze Sculptural Armchair by Hessentia, real bronze metal
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
“Iconique” is the name and maybe the most appropriate adjective to describe this metal armchair, which looks like a real timeless artwork. It is completely made of bronze, but despit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bespoke set of Handwoven Throw Pillows
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of bespoke pillows is handmade from 100% natural materials in the maker's studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The wool is sourced from a village south Oaxaca, a blend of merino and chu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber for Contemporary Home Decor with Oriental Design
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
Introducing the JENOUB rug, an extraordinary masterpiece envisioned by the talented artist Meriem Bouderbala, specifically crafted to captivate and inspire interior architects. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Natural Fiber, Rush
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Italian Contemporary Geometric Wood Sideboard with Brass Finishes
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, a big rectangular leg , 3 sliding doors with vertical moldings and finishes in brass.
It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Rug in Naturel Fiber for Boho Home Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 4 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving rugs in Smar (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st century contemporary beige bench & ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench Nude combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Brick Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base
Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed nickel sphere. This piece is iconic and will be a show stopper in your home. This ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table Wood Marquetry Modern Abstract Pattern
Located in Porto, PT
COA CENTER TABLE
Coa Center Table adds an unmistakable design style to your home, this bedside table is an eye-catching addition to any decor.
DIMENSIONS:Width: 120 cm 47.2 in – De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
Contemporary Round Nightstand Bedside Table Abstract Marquetry Black White Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Granada Bedside Table is a modern wood side table that celebrates art and craftsmanship through modern marquetry. This modern side table is a must-have addition to a bold or minimalist interior design project.
The wooden center table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Cubist Print White Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Malaga bedside table is the perfect cubist bedside table for a minimal bedroom project. Its dynamic silhouette features three drawers resting on four legs of wooden spheres. The striking geometric design of this modern nightstand allows it to become a must-have piece for your contemporary or maximalist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Modern Sculpted Shou Sugi Ban Ash Aya Side Table
Located in Columbus, OH
This one-of-a-kind piece evokes mother nature in her beauty and mystery. Flowing hair form the legs that cradle the featureless face within. Its organic femininity makes it an ideal focal point for any room and pairs well as a pedestal for plant life whose leaves fall naturally amongst the hair.
Approximately 50 hours of craftsmanship and highest quality local hardwood went into the creation of this piece. It was created using laminated white ash, which was then carved by hand and sanded to 220 grit to reveal a smooth finish. It was treated with the ancient Japanese shou sugi ban...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Light brown natural Rattan and brushed Aluminium Cocktail Table
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table.
Th...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style.
With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors.
Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Minimal Modern Center Coffee Table Black & White Abstract Figures Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
NICE CENTER TABLE BLACK
Nice Center Table is the epitome of modern design. The minimal center table unveils a sleek silhouette balanced by the pure white and black pattern with an an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Julie Richoz, 10x14ft
Located in Paris, FR
TRAME is a homeware brand that explores new domestic landscapes across the Mediterranean. Each collection of homeware and accessories is inspired by a historical episode, reflects a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
In Stock - Solid Spalted Maple Dining Table - 12 Ft - Cove Base
Located in Calgary, CA
Cove table in vividly spalted Eastern Maple. Crafted from a book-matched pair of slabs, this one-of-a-kind table is covered in organic details and artfully 'patched' with over a hund...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Nighstand Bedside Table Contemporary Design Black Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Tribal Bedside Table brings an unmistakable design style. This modern black bedside is a bold furniture piece that will boost the look of any contemporary bedroom decor. Its dynamic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table Modern Abstract Lines Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
The folk center table is refined, and a modern center table will add a vibrant accent to a contemporary living room. The three-legged table features an eye-catching top with marquetry details, a collecter furniture piece that enlivens any interior design project.
The marquetry wood coffee table reflects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Modern Bohemian Ibiza Round Wall Mirror in Natural Fiber & Black
Located in Porto, PT
Ibiza is an eye-catching wall mirror perfect for a modern design decor. The hanging mirror is inspired by the raw and timeless textures of the tribes' decorations, jewels, and artist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Natural Fiber, Mirror
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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.
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