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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Saba Teatro Magico Low Table by 967ARCH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teatro Magico Low Table is the new sculptural coffee table inspired by the sinuous base of the homonymous table. Two volumes and two heights characterized by the possibility of inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase and room divider, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Woven Bone Document, Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary document, keepsake box featuring bone tiles in a cheveron pattern over a wood structure. A great solution for remote control storage, or as a desk accessory.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood, Bentwood

Fatty Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Thick top and monolithic legs, these are the main characteristics of Fatty table. A new way to interpret minimalism, not intended as the scarceness of the structure, but rather as th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Focusline Luxury Safe by Döttling
Located in New York, NY
Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Handcrafted Nightstand "Ascens" with Brass Linear Handle by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted nightstand model "Ascens" with two drawers, with brass linear handles. The handles form a continuous linear pattern in oxidized...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dining Tables, Socle's Solid Wood No18, Mealtime Masterpieces by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dining Tables, Socle's Solid Wood No18, Mealtime Masterpieces by NONO —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table co...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vienna Chair, Contemporary Design Inspired by Straw Traditional Chairs
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant chair designed by Emmanuel Gallina who loves to quote Brancusi when saying that “simplicity is complexity resolved”. Inspired to the 1950s of Marcel Gascoin, but also to Vienna at the end of the 19th century. A tribute to Alfred Sloan’s American pragmatism joined to European styling and, in this particular case, to the renowned Italian talent constantly aiming to harmonize beauty and functionality. In solid beech and straw, it is a perfect combination between digital machines and handcraft. The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling. The padded seat is upholstered and lined in different fabric categories: cotton, felt, linen, eco-leather, wool, velvet or can be coated with C.O.M. fabric. Finishing is in natural beech or beech painted walnut Canaletto. In the collection you can also find a Vienna little armchair with armrest, Vienna soft chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech

Ginori 1735 "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Set of Two Moka Cups and Saucers, 2023
Located in Cagliari, IT
The "Il Viaggi di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, and particularly Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and his wife Salacia, the collection represents an unconventional vision of the art of the table, a dialogue between classical and modern. Drawings of the gods decorate plates, placeholders, cups and vases, and bold, unexpected colours infuse the chinaware with personality. With Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection, Ginori 1735 reinterprets the table in a modern vein with uniquely designed objects that are veritable artistic installations. Luke Edward Hall is an English artist and designer. Luke's philosophy is shaped by his love of storytelling and fantasy. Born in 1989 is described by both The Times and The Guardian as a "rising design star". He was educated at Central Saint Martins, and worked for Ben Pentreath...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hypnotizm Solid Hardwood Slatted Bench by Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Hypnotizm is the perfect bench for entryway, foot of your bed, additional dining room seating, or as a hall table. With an obvious nod to George N...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dodecaedro Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A rigorous geometry dominates the design of this striking chandelier of strong visual impact. The brass structure, shaped like a dodecahedron, features two pentagons connected in a three-dimensional silhouette covered in a stainless steel and jute structure. This modern carapace surrounds the inner lamp, also crafted of brass, whose six curved arms exude traditional charm and support six LED E27 bulbs. This piece will make a statement showcased on a rustic-chic dining table or in a contemporary foyer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of color and in three sizes. Rhythm" ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Fabric structure: easy clean woven fabric Fabric headboard: stain resistant...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Side Chair for Craft Associates® Fur...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

TRN Wooden Green Mirror
Located in Grojec, PL
Hand crafted in selected solid ash wood, with traditional cabinet making techniques, this mirror is wood stained and covered with natural wax. The hand crafted process of furniture m...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ash

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base features a micro-USB connector whi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chubby Chair in Buttermilk 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Limited Edition Talisman Cabinet by Maysam Al Nasser
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Talisman cabinet designed by Maysam Al Nasser manufactured by BD design. Limited edition of eight units, two artist proofs and two prototypes. Material: lacquered white matte MDF c...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

One Seat, Lounge Chair by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One seat is a lounge chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract nat...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Rattan

Lee Broom - Tribeca Tables
Located in New York, NY
The Tribeca Tables are a series of sculptural side and coffee tables, which mirror the same floating concept as the sofa, appearing to defy gravity. Crafted in black silk marble an...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Modern Bend Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bend Nightstand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Made of beige lacquered wood and with a top in vanilla onyx, the Bend nightstand is designed to en...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Statuary Marble, Brass

Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

"Maria" dining table in natural wood, rounded edge
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The table "Maria" is Alessandra's tribute to her mother. Its timeless base receives a wooden top in the shape of an inverted pyramid, giving the impression of floating.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Wood

Arcadia King Size Bed, Handcrafted With Customer's Own Material
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience unparalleled luxury with our meticulously designed bed, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from retro aesthetics, the headboard boasts a dist...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray W/24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with this pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray with 24K Gold Flecks. Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, thes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Red Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood

Arizona Mirror, Estremoz and Aged Mirror, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Julia" Minimalist Chair in Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Julia Chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the mast...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Polyester, Velvet, Leather, Wood

cc-tapis Pure La'c'K Rug by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
La(c)k Pure rug, designed by Christophe Delcourt, is part of "Pure", a Mood, a subtle aesthetic, and a selection of cc-tapis classic rugs interpreted in a soft and elegant palette. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks, Orange for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona. An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backrest upholstered in leather. We have the possibility in different colors. The leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rone Contemporary Sconce or Flush-Mounted Pendant. Large 12"ø x 5" height
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Wall Light
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moka Dining Table D, Round Table for Four by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Moka dining table, round table for four by NONO. The Moka dining table is a sculptural dining table collection inspired by the iconic Italian moka pot....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin console by Design Frères.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Coyote Throw, Full Skins, Backed with Wool/Cashmere, All New Skins, Large Size
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coyote fur throw. This is a custom made blanket made of full skins. Size is 63 inches by 70 inches. Skins are from USA. The throw is backed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur

CRUST lobster Pink Silk Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
CRUST silk cushion is for all those who want to express their uniqueness, in a vibrant, luxurious way. Take your home decor to another level, with these vivid lobsters, eyes and flow...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass chandelier with gold plated metal finishes and chain. A colorful chandelier with a touch of elegance that adds color to any living room or entrance space. Also available in var...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

"Il Pezzo 12 Floor Lamp" - bronze - calacatta gold marble - crystals - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 Floor Lamp is a stunning circular shape that carries the three light sources in its endless rotation, supported by a marble base that enhances its cleanliness and purity...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Nebula Rug Olive
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Tubetop 21 Table Lamp in White and Clear by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Ghidini 1961 Knotted Cherry Medium Box in Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Fiasco. Guilt. Fear of love. A place to hide all the things we secretly desire yet are too scared to utter. The luscious things the perfect lover knows are never to be told. She drea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tulip Set of Six Water Glasses by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern desig...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Colosseum II Silver Pleated Metal Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum II is a silver pleated metal centerpiece, that could be used also as fruit bowl This product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of the Roman Empire, this collection transforms antique references into a celebration of contemporary craft. New Roman collection also includes Colosseum I (all copper), and Colosseum III (copper and silver plated).
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

6x9ft Modern Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design Tulu Rug. Custom Options Availab
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. Size: 6x9 ft These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, Turkey, famous fo...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cupper Ring Pendant Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass in ring form.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise loungein a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern ta...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Dovetail Vinyl Storage Cabinet 2 x 1.5 with Equipment Shelf
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Basalt and moose antler. Rick Owens is a Calif...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

King Size Bed in Light Beige Fabric with Shell-Inspired Headboard – Musa Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Musa king size bed designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, in white fabric. The Musa king bed offers a harmonious blend of comfort and modern elegance, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Flame” contemporary wall sconce white Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLAME Love first’s step Nature’s beauty has always inspired Sabrina Landini creations - such as these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings. The perfe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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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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