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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Inácio Stool in brazilian solid wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Inácio stool plays with geometric shapes, aiming to create a sensation of movement and fluidity. It is made entirely from leftover solid wood from other projects, which would nor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by MLA
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade by Melissa Levinson & Co. We use the best crystal and crystal beads.
The beads form a ship with three sales blowing in the wind. This whimsical fixture is all handmade and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Black with Beige-Brown & Yellow Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. Lead times average 3-4 months depending on size, and can be expedited if needed.
Made with handbraided abaca, this custom rug sample represents Rug & Kilim's newest collection of the natural fiber in bold new patterns and colors seldom seen in the style—a luxurious and versatile new answer to sustainable design with vast design applications.
On the design:
This custom rug sample embodies eco-conscious design and inherent durability of abaca makes this piece a responsible choice for those seeking both beauty and longevity. The design employs a formal quatrefoil structure repeated in perfect quadrants, with each motif constructed from concentric spiral elements of varying diameters. The colorway utilizes the natural palette of abaca fiber—ranging from pale ivory to medium beige and rich chocolate brown—creating subtle chromatic variation. The design achieves visual interest through the interplay of positive and negative space, with the dark espresso ground providing dramatic contrast to the lighter spiral elements.
Each quatrefoil unit contains a central lemon-yellow spiral surrounded by petal-like forms in medium beige, connected by slender ivory bridges...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of two Square Coffee Table 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
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Various fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Faux Fur
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur.
Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
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
Handcrafted Italian Dining Armchairs In Leather, Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is well-regarded piece, known for its elegant, minimalist design with a blend of high-quality leather and metal. crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Copper 5 Pendant Cluster Chandelier with Black Cords, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 5x pendant cluster chandelier in a copper finish. Each pendant is approximately 16.5in tall (not including the bulb).
As shown, the size of the cluster is rou...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Onda Cone Cast Bronze Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
AUREA SIDE TABLE - Natural Stone Red Travertine Round, Modern, New Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium red natural travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Freestanding Brass Coat Rack 10-hooks, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand, custom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding Coat tree made of solid brass components and brass tubing with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully c...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Miniforms NAMI Desk in Laquered by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nami desk by Miniforms, the result of a collaboration with the talented design team at E-ggs, embodies this idea perfectly. From a barely sketched sketch on a sheet of paper, an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin Terrazo by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Dots Pillow - Lavender
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purchase of this...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Lula Chair, Stripe Silk & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order silk and lacquer accent chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Black/grey stripe silk (available in custom fabric)
Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in cust...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Silk
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain graphite jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish)
Dim...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Velvet
Base: Natural Maple.
Available in custom fabrics and finishes.
Dimensions:
Overall ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Velvet
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 32inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 32inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
9x12 Ft Brand New Wool Handmade Rug. Moroccan design. 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 design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
CADEN Table Lamp, Obsidian Reef Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef
A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated
In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood .
The cushion is available in customer's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Minho Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape.
Crafted by Skilled artisans in Nor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
***instock - archived one of one***
***special pricing - 40% off***
Table No. 11 - coffee table
Materials: rich patina, hand hewn quality, hand hammered steel bowls
J.M. Szymanski
d....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Minimal Modern L-Shape White Velvet Modular Plush Sectional Sofa Three Seat
Located in Porto, PT
Minimal Modern L-Shape White Velvet Modular Plush Sectional Sofa Three Seat
The Viola Sofa is a statement piece with a bold identity, designed to be the true star of any living room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Temujin Textured Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Timujin credenza eloquently speaks of a quiet elegance, its surface showcasing a complex interplay of light and shadow, creating a striking contrast to the chaotic world that lie...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
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
Shearling Sheepskin Flamingo Pink Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
9x12 Ft Modern Wool Handmade Rug. Moroccan design. 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 design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful.
Available in two s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Modern Bar Chair Flock CS1 / 75cm Fully Upholstered in Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Faux Fur, Ash
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arouca Table Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Flight-Aladdin" Contemporary Dining Console Table, Art Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home!
coffee, dining, console
Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Stainless steel Console table Designed by Greg Sheres. In Stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Contemporary Stainless steel Console table Designed by Greg Sheres; "Piero".
The Piero stainless steel Console table is a p...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in ClassiC Black by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Oval Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Oval
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The Amarante Mirror is unevenly oval shaped and framed in solid wood.
Crafted by Skilled artisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Stainless steel and lacquer end table designed by Greg Sheres. Now in stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Stainless steel and lacquer end table designed by Greg Sheres. Now in stock. Sophisticated original sculpture in stainless steel. The polished Black lacquer top is designed so that ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Maple Parallel Desk by Juntos Projects
By JUNTOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Parallel desk is built around two suspended horizontal slabs that create an expansive workspace. The structure is anchored by cross-shaped legs that pierce through the top and fr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Echo One Flush Mount in Brass from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant, and playful, the Echo series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly ref...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase harmonizes colored and clear crystals, giving this art deco vase the title of "home jewelry." Its traditional crafting and h...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Daisy long fringe Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and textured porcelain wall sconce light in a bulbous racetrack shape. The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm-colored glow when lit.
Shown in the photos with a wax...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
CITRINO Mustard & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Stripes Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Hand Rubbed Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dressing Table/Desk Fully Customizable In Matte and Glossy Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The High-Gloss Electric Blue Lacquer Dressing Table is a statement piece that combines modern sophistication with functional elegance. Featuri...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
GEMMA II Red, Brick & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Handwoven Italian Merino Wool Pillow by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Whimsical handwoven and decorated merino wool pillow with feather and down insert. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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