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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: Dallas
Style: Modern
Vintage Mexican Thunderbird Blanket
Located in Dallas, TX
78309 Vintage Mexican thunderbird blanket, 03'11 x 06'05.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Geometric Sculpture by Ken Bentley
Located in Dallas, TX
Green geometric sculpture by Ken Bentley.
Ken Bentley
San Antonio architect and sculptor, Bentley is a University of Texas at Austin graduate a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Persian Lori Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61208 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 03.00 x 05.06.
With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug is poised to i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Modern Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30861 New Contemporary Modern area, 07.08 x 10.01. Effortless, elegant, and casual meets the eye in this contemporary modern area rug. It features rustic red hues and softly gradated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modern Turtle Fume Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of "Turtle" fume sconces. Beautiful shimmering glass with a great textural look! Gorgeous!.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
New Transitional Modern Area Rug, 11'07 x 14'05
Located in Dallas, TX
80936 New Transitional Area Rug, 11'07 x 14'05. Serene and sophisticated, this hand-knotted wool transitional area rug beautifully embodies a modern style. The composition features a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner with Bird Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77983 Vintage Persian Kilim Runner 0'11 x 06'07. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this handwoven wool vintage Persia...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
"All That Jazz" Large Mixed Media Art by Esther Ritz
Located in Dallas, TX
Esther Ritz, born New York City, has been working as an abstract painter and contemporary artist in Dallas for the last 20 years. She is represented at the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Canvas, Paint
New Contemporary High-Low Textured Rug Inspired by Victor Vasarely
Located in Dallas, TX
30887 New Contemporary high-low textured rug, 08'01 x 09'10. Reflecting well-balanced asymmetry with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted wool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30909 Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Rug with Modern Style, 04'02 x 05'11. Call the wild indoors and bring a sense of adventure home with this handcrafted cowhide rug. Showcasing a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
New Contemporary Abstract High-Low Textured Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30882 New Contemporary Abstract Texture Rug, 09'01 x 11'11. Showcasing a modern style and raised design with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted contemporary high-low ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary High-Low Textured Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30889 New Contemporary high-low textured rug, 10'02 x 13'11. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted wool contemporary high-low rug provides a feeling of cozy contentment without the clutter. The inconspicuous raised design and earthy colorway woven into this textured rug work together creating a truly unique look.An array of rectilinear design elements are dispersed across the composition adding visual interest and depth. Due to an artful balance of warm and inviting with a neutral color palette, this versatile modern rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of a sophisticated aesthetic.
Perfect for adding organic textile sensations to a living room, dining room, family room, bedroom, front room, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, home office, private library, billiards room, game room, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom, hotel lobby, royal suite, or theater room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Modern, Contemporary, Transitional, Minimalist, Bauhaus, Brutalist, Minimalism, Brutalism, Mid-Century Modern, Japandi, Scandinavian Modern, Scandi, Organic Modern, Hygge, Mys, Mysigt, Nordic, Danish Design, Finnish, Belgian, Eclectic, Art Moderne, International, Industrial, Urban, and Loft. Iconic in its styling and austere elegance, this neutral area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78332 Vintage Persian Tabriz wool and silk rug, 11'04 x 16'05. With ornate details and striking appeal, this wool and silk vintage Persian Tabriz rug astounds with its beauty. The sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Cantilever Desk Lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Labeled Design Forum
By Design Forum
Located in Dallas, TX
This Danish Modern cantilevered desk lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard rotates 360 degrees. The light weight white enameled shade and brushed st...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal
Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Decorative Brahms Violin, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Brahms was designed to enhance luxurious interiors. A decorative violin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
61152 Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs 07'00 x 10'01. ?Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this handwoven wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary High-Low Textured Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30888 New Contemporary high-low textured rug, 08'10 x 12'00. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary high-low rug is a captivating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern steel and leather sling chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Martin Brattrud Leather Settee with Marble Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional quality, this settee, part of the Series One Collection is fabricated in polished stainless steel. The finest quality leather seats with a marble table in between. Beauti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Lisbon Blue & White Tiles Wall Art, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alfama Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Alfama wall art has an exclusive hand-painted design by Greenapple, inspired by the P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Large Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork by Niro Vasali
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold, contemporary artwork by Italian artist Niro Vasali. Vasali works in contrasts, pitting strong against weak, producing a tension at the center of each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Modern Portable Mill Table Lamp Marble Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mill table lamp, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Mill is a modern lighting concept and an attractive addition to a modern home. A table la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel Set of Eight 'Shelton Mindel" Dining Chairs
By Lee Mindel, Peter Shelton
Located in Dallas, TX
Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel removed mass, tweaked proportions and simplified lines to reinterpret the traditional banker’s chair, creating a contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swivel Tub Lounge Chair With Chrome Barrel Base Description
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1970's inspired tub lounge chair with a chrome swivel base has been refinished and reupholstered by the Selby House in a Pierre Frey mohair / wo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set/5 Jars & Pots, White & Mint Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two ceramic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Resin Statue, Parrots On Branch, Calacatta Base, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parrots on Branch Statue with Calacatta Bianco base, Lusitanus Home Collection, by Lusitanus Home.
Decorative parrots on branch white lacque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Patinated Leather Club Dining Chair, Mustard
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Patinated leather club dining chair in tub style is a true classic, designed for comfort and beauty. Hand-crafted in the Netherl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Short Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
80805 New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Short Pile, 09'00 x 12'00. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug is a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Nature-Inspired Modern Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
80737 Nature-Inspired modern rug with Biophilic Design, 08'00 x 09'07.
Showcasing biophilic design with incredible detail and texture, this nature-in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30907 Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Rug with Modern Style, 05'00 x 07'05. Call the wild indoors and bring a sense of adventure home with this ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Green & Bronze, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Afghani Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
78344 Vintage Afghani Rug, 05'10 x 08'00.
Featuring a timeless elegance and regal charm, this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Afghani rug showc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Nature-Inspired Modern Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
80738 New Nature-Inspired modern rug with Biophilic Design, 07'11 x 09'07.
Showcasing biophilic design with incredible detail and texture, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Style Tree of Life Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
80749 new Modern Tree of life rug with Biophilic style 06'06 x 09'06.
Showcasing biophilic design with incredible detail and texture, this nature-ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Neutral Moroccan Rug Short Pile, Organic Modern Meets Subtle Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
80811 New Moroccan style rug with short pile, 09'10 x 13'11. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug is a captivating vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage-Inspired Distressed Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30833 Vintage-Inspired Distressed Rug with Tribal Style 09'09 x 13'09.
With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this vintage-inspired contemporary rug is a captivating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set/5 Ceramic Pots & Jars, White & Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 ceramic pots and vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots and three cera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
New Moroccan Style High-Low Ivory Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30905 New Moroccan style high-low ivory rug, 04'02 x 06'00. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contempora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lisbon Blue & White Tiles Wall Art, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alfama Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Alfama wall art has an exclusive hand-painted design by Greenapple, inspired by the P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
New Contemporary Seascape Pictorial Rug Inspired by Claude Monet
By Claude Monet
Located in Dallas, TX
80751 New Contemporary Seascape Pictorial Rug Inspired by Claude Monet, 09'11 x 14'00. Inspired by beach sunsets over the ocean, this hand-knotted wool contemporary area rug is a cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Custom Fire Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern custom fire screen made in 2020. Measures: H: 35” W:43” D: 7”.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Blue Green Chevron, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of shoemakers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
New Contemporary Moroccan Runner with Short Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
80773 New Contemporary Moroccan Runner, 03'04 x 16'03. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan runner is a captivating vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Beach Rug with Modern Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30604, new contemporary Moroccan Beach rug with Modern Coastal style. This hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug features a luminous aqua toned color p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set/5 Ceramic Jars, Mint-Green & White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two vases,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dining Chairs Nicole Upholstered Beige Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nicole Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Nicole chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion. The harmonious combination betw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
By Burberry, Ralph Lauren
Located in Dallas, TX
53566 New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League style 08'08 x 11'01. Displaying a charming masculine appeal and the embodiment of ivy league style, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Greenapple Set/2 Wall Mirror, Argyle Mirror, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Argyle wall mirror, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The distinguished attitude results from the decontextualised reinterpretation of the argyle p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53051 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas rug, 06'09 x 09'08. Showcasing an expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Zeki Muren...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Mill Table Lamp, Brushed Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 mill table lamps, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Mill is a modern lighting concept and an attractive addition to a modern home. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Set/5 Jars & Pots, White, Glass, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two glass pot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lisbon Blue & White Tiles Wall Art, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alfama Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Alfama wall art has an exclusive hand-painted design by Greenapple, inspired by the P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Set/3 Decorative Boxes and Tray, Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 nair decorative boxes and tray gunma, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This set includes two cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
New Modern Blonde "Shumway" Custom Oak Dining Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
New Modern Blonde "Shumway" Custom Oak Dining Table
Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high quality mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frameworks, Rust Mod Cloth Woven Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
This pillow is the perfect accent to any room. The vintage mod cloth fabric with down fill is ultra comfortable . Add a splash of personality to any space with this original pillow f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Down
New Contemporary Landscape Pictorial Rug Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Dallas, TX
80816 New Contemporary landscape pictorial rug 08'04 x 09'06.
?With its abstract landscape design and forms latent in nature, this hand-knotted contemporary pictorial rug is a capti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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