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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Savoir Cassie & Nº5 Bed Set, Handmade to Order, US California King Size
By Savoir Beds
Located in London, GB
Its gently curved shape emanates decadence and modern charm, while its soft edges infuse the design with comfort and ease. Paired with our newest bed set, the Nº5, the Cassie perfect...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood, Velvet
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Shown in the primary images in polished nickel -su...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alexey Krupinin, Coffee table, United States, 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multi-function Object.
Artist Alexey Krupinin
Its complex geometric shape has a durable finish and is made of wood with multiple layers of hand-trowelled Venetian plaster, creati...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Plywood
Savoir Hudson & Nº5 Bed Set, Handmade in Wales, US Queen Size
By Savoir Beds
Located in London, GB
Sleek, contemporary fluting adds gentle curves to the rectangular shape of Hudson’s headboard. In bold orange, the aesthetic is futuristic, yet timeless, exuding comfort and luxury.
...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Contemporary Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'10" × 14'0" (360 × 426 cm)
A contemporary, geometric hand-knotted wool rug features an allover geometric figures in timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Light Cream Console or Dressing Table in Lacquered Wood & Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern light cream console or dressing table in lacquered wood & polished brass Malala console table
The beautiful Malala console table chooses to be di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Satinated Brass and Alabaster Spiral Shades Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Adjustable satinated brass wall sconces with new spiral shaped alabaster diffuser.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Organic Modern Entertainment Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its solid oak frame, this console marries durability with a sleek, contemporary silhouette, making it a timeless addition to any home.
Each surface is a canvas of genuine, untr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Big Ben Design Handwoven Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary big Ben design handwoven wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'1" × 7'2" (154 × 218 cm).
This contemporary rug is an option for all lovers of bold decor and English ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of twelve (12) Tucroma armchairs in beau...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Zig-Zag Design Brown, White Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary zig-zag design brown, white wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 7'8" x 9'4" (233 x 284 cm).
This contemporary rug gushes with sheer energy which is simply irresistible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish rug design represents a new texture in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection. Handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns, its design is inspired by Swedish m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Solid Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Square Candle", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, Square Candle, is...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dunce Occasional Table, Handcrafted of Walnut and Ash
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stack-laminated and hand-turned occasional tables of ash with walnut tops. Dizzy and Dunce were the first furniture pieces off of Scott’s lathe in the early 2000s and continue to be ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Contemporary Vase, Arabescato Viola Marble Purple Glass Cylinder by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drill vases
Part chaos and part control, drill vases are an exercise in
improvisation.
The origin of the project lies in Carrara, and the small fragments...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair (brand new) in b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Decorative Pendant lamp Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pendant lamp model "STECCA", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
This model has a 220 cm lenght...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 flatweave belongs to both our Nu and Natural lines of the collection—a play of handwoven wool and natural yarns in a high-and-low play of flatweave and boucle-like texture t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Clay Moor Side Table by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay moor side table by Lisa Allegra
Moor Collection
Dimensions: ø 42 x 47 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design fr...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Chessboard, Contemporary Design, Solid Oak & Valchromat, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chessboard, contemporary design, solid oak & valchromat, XXIst century.
Chessboard in solid oak and valchromat, contemporary French cabinetmaking, 21st century.
Production time: 4 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Skyline 31 by Jordan Tabachnik, abstract compositions, brutalist, sculpture
Located in Toronto, CA
Skyline 31 by Jordan Tabachnik, 2024
Mix media, scrap wood, paint
Size is 37.5" wide x 55.25" tall x 3" in depth/max
Signed on back
The Skyline 31 co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Parchment covered console table having a double concave design base.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Parchment covered console table having a double concave design base. This table is made in our workshop and is available in custom sizes.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
10'6" Solid Belgian Oak and Blue Stone Dining Table with 6 Legs Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP.
This stunning outdoor/indoor table is made with a Belgian Bluestone top fixed over a solid French oak frame.. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of iron and parchment console tables having tapered legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of iron and parchment console tables having tapered legs in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. These tables are made in our workshops and can be made in custom sizes.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns, its design is inspired by Swedish minimalist des...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Yarn
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Bold is our new pink side table. Made from pink marble.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Kenya Black Marble Round Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Hashi coffee table is made entirely of precious Kenya black marble.
The top is circular and 60 cm in diameter, the legs are made from two marble boards in which one part is inl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antropología Side Table III
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Antropología is a minimal furniture collection created by Mexico City-based designer Raul de la Cerda for BREUER. BREUER is the leading company in design and manufacturing of custom ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic night lamp that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. Rexx is a painter and ceramicist. He ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this brand new pair in beautiful orange leather w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "WANDY", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, Wandy, recalls its geomet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antropología Side Table II
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Antropología is a minimal furniture collection created by Mexico City-based designer Raul de la Cerda for BREUER. BREUER is the leading company in design and manufacturing of custom ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rug & kilim’s European Flatweave Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European rug in beige is the first iteration of this design to be in high-and-low texture. Featuring green and pink floral patterns with red and cream ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antropología Side Table I
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Antropología is a minimal furniture collection created by Mexico City-based designer Raul de la Cerda for BREUER. BREUER is the leading company in design and manufacturing of custom ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set Tavolini scagliola grigia, basi plexiglass fatto a mano in italia da Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Clouds come floating into our life, no longer to carry rain or storm, but to add color to our sunsets.”
Cloud coffee tables born just by looking at one of the wonders of our world....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Scagliola
118" Solid Oak Belgian Dining Table
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW.
Solid Oak Belgian dining table featuring a modern design, clean shapes and a sculptural base. This traditional Belgian table is handmade from long-lasting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Decorative Pendant lamp Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pendant lamp model "Riga 1402", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, "Riga", is the Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue and Green, with Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x3 Swedish-inspired rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatweave...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Homage to Miro Table by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Miro table by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Different available dimensions :
Side table n°1 • L 85 * D 49 x H 53cm
Side table n°2 • L 87 x D 55 x H 40cm
Side table n°3 • L...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antropología Side Table VI
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Antropología is a minimal furniture collection created by Mexico City-based designer Raul de la Cerda for BREUER. BREUER is the leading company in design and manufacturing of custom ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antropología Bech
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Antropología is a minimal furniture collection created by Mexico City-based designer Raul de la Cerda for BREUER. BREUER is the leading company in design and manufacturing of custom ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak-Style Rug in Indigo, Brown and Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 9x13 rug is from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
The rug reflects a bold new way to look at a rare classic design—p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Gold Fall Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Rug in Gold with Orange and Black Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool, inspired by antique Oriental tiger-skin rugs—this 8x11 piece in particular drawing on Chinese and Tibetan depictions of the style
On the Design:
From our spec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Alpine Green and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Shown in the primary images in Alpine Green and satin bra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of elegant French Art Deco hand carved plaster wall sconces contemporary design by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier in the shape of a torch. Each sconce uses a candelabra based bulb, ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner Rug With Beige, Pink and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x10 modern abstract runner rug features beige, pale pink and chartreuse green tones underscore a play of negative space and geometric patterns li...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Grace Nightstand / Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This asymmetrical chest of drawers is scaled to nightstand size at 36”W X 20”D X 30”H. Crafted here in solid walnut with hand lacquered drawer front material, your choice of colors,...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new take on Persian rugs with a particular inspiration from Bidjar rugs designs—made with a luxurious hand-knotted wo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Satinated Brass and Alabaster Spiral Shades Ten Arms of Light Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of satinated brass with new spiral shaped alabaster diffusers.
the two sized arms are alternated on the structure for a symetrical look.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Brown And Ivory Designed Transitional Hand Loom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern hand-loom wool rug showcases a stunning beige-taupe field with an all-over abstract design.
This rug measures 6'4" x 9'6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Magic Forest Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look.
Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of six (6) Tucroma armchairs in beautifu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Satinated Brass and Alabaster Spiral Shades Six Arms of Light Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Satinated brass floor lamp made of a round base and six tilted arms of light topped by new spiral shaped alabaster diffuser.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
12' x 15'
Hand knotted raw wool
Origin: India
Field Color: Ivory
Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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