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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
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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
Tom Dixon 'Press' Sphere Glass Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Glass Sphere 'Press' Pendant
The 'Press' pendant is part of Dixon's series of LED lighting and accessories executed in thick pressed glass. The diffuser is made of fat, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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
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
Globe lamp, Jonisk Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea, 1980s
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Herentals, BE
Cobblestone floor lamp with heavy metal center point.
The lamp is equipped with the original dimmer, because of this dimmer only a regular light bulb E 27 can be used. LED lamps cann...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Appuntito Wall Hanging
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO WALL HANGING, designed in 2025.
Artisanal ceramic plate created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Pair of Modernist Sconces in Vellum & Oil Rubbed Bronze signed John Wigmore
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of refined elegance to your home with this pair of Modernist Sconces, crafted in vellum and oil-rubbed bronze and signed by John Wigmore...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Era Chair by Ton, Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs with dark brown finish. Large quantity available.
Chairs retail for $500 each. Shipping fee for 2 chairs is $150, $30 will be a...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Tenfold 5T Chandelier Brushed Bronze 18inch, Brutalist Hanging Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking perforated metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Polo Ralph Lauren NYC Patinated Brass Storefront Marquee
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 1980's Polo Ralph Lauren Home logo storefront marquee sign from New York City, New York. The marquee sign is crafted from solid brass weighing approximately 15 lbs. Each soli...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Outdoor/Indoor BLUE FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2
DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona
RS2 is a design football table, a spectacular reinterpretation of one of the all time classics of Spanish game cultu...
Category
2010s Spanish 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
Freestanding Brass Coat Rack 5-hook, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand, Customizable
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
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
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
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
Exceptional Formations Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Table For Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Large produced by Formations for Holly Hunt. With a darkly patinated Iron trestle base with Barley Twist design. The top with a fully beveled top in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron
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
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Modern Stylised Bronze Table Lamps by Nicolas de Waël for Fondica 1990s
By Nicolas de Waël
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Modern Stylised Bronze Table Lamps by Nicolas de Waël for Fondica 1990s
Pair of table or bedside lamps in matt black lacquered bronze, signed on the base.
The shank has a s...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish-Sample Only
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a miniature sample of our court fireplace screen. Sample is blackened finished unless other finish is requested.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Polished Stainless Steel Console Table Designed by Greg Sheres. In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Polished Stainless Steel Console Table Designed by Greg Sheres; Pisa
The "Pisa" Console table is a striking scuptural stateme...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Mexican Ebony Round Dining Table
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
A simple yet classic piece, crafted from Katalox wood – Mexican Ebony. The wood’s natural dark purple tone gives the table a lot of character, while its curved shapes add refinement....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Sculptural Chair Zero by Marco Baldanello, Glass and Steel, Italy 1990's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique statement piece, a high-back chair made of glass and steel.
The chair was designed in 1998 by Italian architect Marco Baldanello and produced by Zeritalia
The chair is very ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Oak and Bronze Cocktail table designed by Greg Sheres; "Cadiz". In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Oak and Bronze Cocktail table designed by Greg Sheres; "Cadiz".
The Cadiz cocktail table is our first accent table to combine rich Oak wood with antique bronze. This clean, ...
Category
2010s Chinese 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
Bertu Pillows, Green Throw Pillow, Suede Holiday Pillow
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suede Holiday Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a suede front and a high-grade leather back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels is what ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Suede
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
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
Pair of Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs, Geiger, Black, Boucle
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Original Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Geiger, Flat Black steel Frame, Tan Boucle Fabric. Great condition. Ready fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Onda Cast Bronze Side Table Set of 2 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
1980s Gorgeous Red Vase "Hsing" Designed by Ettore Sottsass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous vase "Hsing" in red glazed ceramic designes by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. It's marked at ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage 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
Modern Ruby Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse your interiors in opulence with the Modern Ruby Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a stunning embodiment of luxury and craftsmanship. Draped in a sumptuous ruby red velvet, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
4 MODERNIST BRUTALIST "CRATE" CHAIRS by GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 "Crate" chairs, Constructivist, Cubist, Modernist, Brutalist, geometric structures in blackened solid wood, based on the model by Gerrit Rietveld, handcrafted by anonymo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fish shaped bottle opener in iridescent abalone seashell and chrome, Modern design style, in the style of Los Castillo, circa mid to late-20th century. A great bar or boa...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
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
Mae Low Solid Wood Modern Media Cabinet
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Low Media Cabinet by Crump & Kwash
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / oiled or acrylic finish / patinated solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slide...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
UNISM - Set of Two Side Tables in Brushed brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two coffee tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room.
The Fluid Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 64 cm tall, is d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silver Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Silver 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 meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum.
Olot has been a hub for sculpture and rel...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
By Michael Aram
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
Rare set of unique Aram's 'Boneware' Collection comprised of four knives, four large soup spoons, three dinner forks,...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Four-Seater Sofa Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Four Pillows, Bowed Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with ivory fabric and four pillows. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Bowed sofa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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
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
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
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat 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
79"H Wall Mirror Upholstered In COM/COL
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Consider this mirror for a finishing touch in your bedroom or entryway. The frame of this wall mirror comes in mirrored frame or upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather.
Dime...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mirror
Selenita Yellow Curry Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes.
Each piece is individually dip dyed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Wool
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Iconic Design and Unmatched Comfort
The Ottoman Loop is more than just seating—it's a statement piece that transforms any space. Crafted in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
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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