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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: England
Style: Modern
Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair and matching ottoman RRP £15,745 in aged brown vintage leat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Kinetic mobile
Located in London, GB
Large kinetic mobile hand made by the artist Alistair Berg.
Alistair Berg is a sculptor based in Somerset. He uses a variety of materials to create lightweight kinetic mobiles design...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Decorative Tea Light Stand, English Art Glass, Votive Candle Holder
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative tea light stand. An English, art glass and straw silk votive holder by Margaret Johnson.
Striking colour accentuates this delightful tea light stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Lara Bohinc, Mama Chicken Vase , Porcelain, Blue colour, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Reminiscent of a bird sitting on an egg, these two pieces were inspired by the age old riddle "what came first; the chicken or the egg?”. There are two sizes of vase, the larger Mama...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
STELE Bedside Table
Located in Manchester, GB
A bedside table with hand-carved textured doors.
This piece is made in solid English oak. The oak is darkened using the traditional process of fuming, where the timber is exposed t...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 01
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Lara Bohinc, Baby Chicken Vase, Porcelain, Mint colour, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Reminiscent of a bird sitting on an egg, these two pieces were inspired by the age old riddle "what came first; the chicken or the egg?”. There are two sizes of vase, the larger Mama...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted Tile Mural "Pomegranate Tree" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "POMEGRANATE TREE" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 10 tiles
Tile mural size: 11.8"W X 29.5"H (30cm X 75cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mera Chair
By Kam Ce Kam
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a traditional cane chair design, this chair is a contemporary version of a much loved classic that we have seen in many forms. The spoke-shaved frame is a solid ash, give...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan, Ash
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour GInger Oblong Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 no Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Ginger, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede
Bevan Funnell Burr / Burl Oak Nest of Tables Absolutely Stunning
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning brand new Bevan Funnell burr oak nest of tables
These are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of painted ceramic lamp by Nicolas Blandin
By Nicolas Blandin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of ceramic table Lamps from Nicolas Blandin.
Signature under the foot of lamps.
Shades can be provided for an additional cost.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Handcrafted English Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
An new adapted version of our architectural postmodern oak pillar nightstands or end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Daybed walnut
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Shark Daybed was designed and crafted in-house by Founder and Furniture Designer Oliver A-J using the finest materials.
Available in almost limitless variations, the Shark Daybed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted Tile Mural "Lemon Tree" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "LEMON TREE" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 10 tiles
Tile mural size: 11.8"W X 29.5"H (30cm X 75cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Daybed Oak
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Shark Daybed was designed and crafted in-house by Founder and Furniture Designer Oliver A-J using the finest materials.
Available in almost limitless variations, the Shark Daybed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Abstract Mixed media on Canvass signed 2015
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA ON CANVASS
A great size mixed media abstract painting of a face in acrylic and other media, on a stretched canvas signature to bottom right and dated 2015
Age:...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Locked Away mixed media on Canvass by Terry Thomas
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
LOCKED AWAY - TERRY THOMAS
This is an extraordinary work of art 'Locked Away' by Terry Thomas, a renowned artist who has carefully painted this piece in his studio nestled within the...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Daybed black ash
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Shark Daybed was designed and crafted in-house by Founder and Furniture Designer Oliver A-J using the finest materials.
Available in almost limitless variations, the Shark Daybed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand Woven Suede Cushion Colour Old Rose, Back Side with Suede, Cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede
Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson.
Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye
Displays a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
An English Fireplace of Architectural Form
Located in London, GB
A small English bolection fireplace of architectural form. The moulded frieze and jambs surmounted by shelf above. Fine quality Italian Arabescato marble. Modern. N.B. May be subject...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson.
Delightful colour with shimmeri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair Hand Woven Suede Cushions Colour Ginger Oblong Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair hand woven suede cushion colour ginger, back side with suede, cushion size: 30 x 45 cm, silk lining, inner pad with new feathers.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede
Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted Tile Mural "Swans" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "SWANS" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 47.2"W (105cm X 120cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Travertine Effect Table Lamp, US, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A travertine effect/composite table lamp with a shallow tapered drum shade in linen.
The base, which is not solid travertine, shows signs of wear, with some minor chips to the corne...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage English Silver Table Bell Christopher Lawrence Warbler Bird On Bullrush
Located in Norwich, GB
A vintage sterling solid silver and silver-gilt table bell made in London in 1982 by Christopher Nigel Lawrence. Hallmarked.
The handle formed with a warbler perched on a bull rush,...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
'Synergy' Table Lamps in Dark Patina, European, Contemporary by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 04
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Flute Pendant in Brushed Brass with Clear Glass Diffuser, UL Listed
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The Flute Pendant hangs from an adjustable stainless-steel cable and is crafted from hand-finished borosilicate glass. With options of clear, frosted or smoked glass and a selection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Signed Modernist Linocut by Edward Bawden "The Albert Bridge" 16/75
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Frame H: 84cm, W: 68cm
Plate H: 67cm, W: 51cm
An impressive linocut by Edward Bawden entitled "The Albert Bridge". It is hand signed, titled and numbered 16/75 in pencil.
Produced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Scagliola Round Plinth
Located in Worcester, GB
Round scagliola plinth that combines highly polished surfaces with stone-like cracks and crevices formed during the casting process. Cast by hand and finished with natural oils and waxes.
Pictured colourway - Carmine red, ivory white, midnight blue & raw Sienna.
About Christopher Wall Design...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 03
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Sola Mirror, Rattan Frame
By Kam Ce Kam
Located in London, GB
Introducing a colonial-inspired design, this piece uses a traditional woven cane detail, contemporised in its minimal round form.
This wall hung mirror is a statement piece which ca...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash, Rattan
Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson.
Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration
Displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Hampshire, GB
Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier
There is space for five bulbs with small and large prisms.
Description：
6 A large illumination area can create ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves and padding, upholstered in a deep purple velvet fabric. The chair is very comfortab...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Aaram Cabinet
By Kam Ce Kam
Located in London, GB
Conceptualised originally as a bar cabinet, the Aaram cabinet is designed to be an effortless, practical statement piece. Consisting of a solid ash frame and sleek, integrated handle...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash, Rattan
Contemporary Bronze Enamelled Sculpture entitled "Jump Start" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
A magnificent limited edition bronze study of a lime green and black enamel tropical frog in a seated position with its head turned exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
Scagliola plaster is applied in layers by hand and then sanded back to reveal and one-of-a-kind abstract surface that echo patterns and textures seen throughout nature.
Handcrafted using contemporary & traditional techniques, each piece is mixed, applied and polished by Christopher in his Worcestershire studio.
Finished with antique brass accessories...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Orbis Bronze Tinted Contemporary Round Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, XL
Located in London, GB
Charming and minimalist round frameless bronze tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to th...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Contemporary Isola Honey Coffee Table in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Isola side table is completely made in ceramic using high temperature furnace, to make the material stronger.
The large base makes the object stable as...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Sculptural Pivotable "Toscana" Bronze Table Lamp By Quasar
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial Bronze Toscana table lamp by Quasar of the Netherlands. Sculptural in form with two rotating plates that pivot around each other due to an interior mechanism ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Modern Bespoke Ceiling Light Brass and Ivory Color Shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ceiling light inspired by midcentury Italian design.
"Joie de Vivre 12" ceiling light is a unique outstanding 12 lighter. Italian design by artist Diego Mardegan. Made in I...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Schreiber mid century tilting dressing mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Schreiber mid century tilting dressing mirror circa 1970.
Good quality pair of mirrors that have always been together. Circular mirror with brass edge and original teak bac...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Matt Green, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
Our latest design - the single form coffee table. An elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Sterling Silver Gerald Benney Entree Dishes Vegetable Serving Dishes 1967
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent Gerald Benney Entree Dishes with an elegant, understated rectangular design. The fitted lid can be inverted for use as a serving dish if desired. These Silver V...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Soldier" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a seated position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
The Lucia Armchair with frilled skirt upholstered in Fuchsia Linen Silver Leaf
Located in London, GB
The Lucia armchair is a beauty – soft and pretty inside and out, she most definitely takes centre stage. She’s a girly joyful thing, a sort of chubby take on the traditional Howard. The scale is both bold and neat; with ample curves, English arms and a gently raked back for the ultimately comfortable sit. Delightful in her detail with Turkish corners...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases
French, 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 50cm
Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Ormolu
Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 02
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Grey Velvet Two Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Antionio Citterio for Maxalto B&B Italia, this two seater sofa seamlessly combines modern and traditional design.
Featuring a square frame sitting on a brushed black oak...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Swedish 3 Tier Coffee Table In Birch Plywood By Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
Excellent example of 80's Swedish design, utilising bent birch ply with its crisp golden tone and smooth finish. An elegant piece that incorporates two lower tiers that are softened ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Herman Miller by Brian Kane Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of Two
Located in London, GB
Designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, the Swoop furniture collection came from the designer’s observations while teaching students at the California College of Art.
Taking its name from the sweeping curves of the silhouette, the Swoop chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Handmade Square Black Wooden Serving Tray
Located in Hertford, GB
This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray can brighten up any living space.
Besides adding flair and utility to your home accessories, this beautifully crafted serving tray ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
On The Wing Grand Dining
Located in London, GB
On The Wing is an enduring part of the Nulty Bespoke brand. Having made solely custom versions of these suspended compositions for a number of projects o...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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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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