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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Handcrafted Walnut & Oak Nightstands, Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of black walnut hand-crafted nightstands, or end tables, in the midcentury modernist style. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed dra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Case - Pendant Large
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel ‘Fleurs des Siècles’ Flower Baskets
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel ‘Fleurs des Siècles’ flower baskets
American, c. 1975
Height 16cm, width 18cm, depth 14cm
With their delicate beauty, these two flower baskets are sens...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Ribbon Bow Contemporary Hand Knotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Cream/Blue'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Ribbon by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm)
This piece is made-to-order, please get in touch should you wish to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Knoll Studio “Saarinen Executive” Armchair in “Volo” Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original “Saarinen Executive Armchair” armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile “American Go...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Kipferl Coffee Table by Lara Bohinc in Rosa Portugalo Marble
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl marble coffee table features dripping sculptural batons for its legs, which are reminiscent of sponge fingers. Those curve around to its the table top, a semi-circular cr...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Pair Of Adjustable Side Tables By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in London, GB
A pair of height adjustable side, end or bedside tables with two storage compartments on each. The height at full extension is first image is adjusted by leaver at the back.
Parisi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
large bolection mantel of Emperador marble produced by Ryan & Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large bolection fireplace produced in three solid blocks of Emperador marble by Ryan and Smith.
The Roma Bolection is a stylishly simple and robust e...
Category
2010s Northern Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
12 seat Vintage Matteo Grassi leather and glass oval racetrack dining table
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully designed and constructed Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining, or conference, table with a steel core base that has been upholstered in cream leather and that features a thick glass, floating table top. The table can, depending on the width of the chairs used, seat up to 12 people.
Matteo Grassi had a long history of producing high quality and finely crafted saddlery going as far back as 1880, and this shines through in the quality of the construction and stitching on all of their products. Like many of their designs the point of identification is that the metal framework is an analogy for the human skeleton with the leather acting as the ‘skin’ that shrouds the frame.
The Matteo Grassi family company first came to the notice of interior designers and retailers when the Korium series of chairs were first introduced in 1978. This was the first design they produced under their own name after they moved into mainstream furniture production. This change was based on their increasing involvement in furniture prototyping in the previous 10 years that saw them create and develop bespoke designs for many leading architects and designers. They have ever since been known for producing quality pieces of furniture including the MG5 cantilever chair.
This table is the Gazelle model and was produced from the late 1990s through to around 2010 and features their trademark stitching and thick leather; it really is a rare and beautiful table and one that is almost impossible to find on the resale market. It’s constructed of a heavy metal frame with adjustable pads that support a thick glass, racetrack oval shaped top that simply floats above the frame. Whilst it is a very well made and solid piece, it can still be moved by two strong people. This particular table dates from the late 90s and is in excellent condition with only very light marks to the frame and glass – there are no chips in the glass edge. The table has the Matteo Grassi imprint on leather plaques on the underneath of the main frame.
As shown in the photographs, the table can accommodate 12 chairs, but also works well with 10, 8, or 6 chairs too – this is naturally dependent on the width of the chairs used. On this basis you can adapt the seating to your needs and maybe only have all 12 chairs out for larger gatherings and special occasions. Whilst both the chairs and table were designed for the domestic environment the set would work equally as well in an office setting as a funky meeting room or conference table set...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Scandinavian grace armchair with stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Contemporary Scandinavian grace armchair with stool circa 2004.
Elegant piece of Scandinavian design. Shaped wing back head rest, with buttoned det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Kipferl Dining Table by Lara Bohinc in Rosa Portugalo Marble
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl dining table features oblong top which is encased into circular round profile. It features sculptural legs of three batons which are s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Case - Pendant Small
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Metallica Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Olive/Gold'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Metallica by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% locally-sourced Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm)
All rugs are handknotted in a small family-run wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Architectural Handcrafted English Console Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural maunsell console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from prime English ash. Hand-turned legs j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Pair of Contemporary Photographs by British Photographer George Harris
By Brian Griffin
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Photographic works by George Harris
British Graduate - Derby University
Pine frames
Signed by Artist
These are unique contemporary subject matter
there is only one s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted Tile Mural "Albarrada" Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "ALBARRADA" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 35.4"W (75cm X 90cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Side Drink Tables
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and handcrafted American black walnut side tables in the modernist design. Wonderful form and scale. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by our...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hayche Strata Pendant Lamp, Pink gradient, United Kingdom, in Stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Strata pendant lamp is inspired by mid-century Scandinavian design and is made in powder-coated steel and brass. The extended louvre detailing in the Strata enables a number of c...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modular Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri. 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in London, GB
Modular Strips sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex.
The architect revolutionised the furniture market with this seating system, earning a compasso d’Oro in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Kate Noakes 'Poppy'' Cocktail Cabinet in blue
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid century Cocktail cabinet with a cantilevered top that opens to reveal a mirrored interior. This has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate Noakes using a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Case - Linear 2 Tier
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Case - Linear Small
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard in purple
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century sideboard that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate Noakes using a unique process that Kate has developed of drawing and cutting her origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bespoke side Cabinet in solid walnut with sliding doors
Located in London, GB
The design for this cabinet in solid walnut takes its inspiration from midcentury designer-makers such as George Nakashima.
It has three slatted sliding doors, which can either have ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Blue, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Black, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Azulejos Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles for Kitchens, Bathrooms and Outdoors
Located in Baldock, GB
44 Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles - 1m².
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production method: Handmade, hand painted, XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Red, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Echo Chandelier - Linear 2
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
A ring of delicate white glass orbs stacked on top of one another to create an echoed glow of light and the illusion of subtle reflections.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Round Modern Frameless Mirrors Floating Effect, XL
Located in London, GB
Set of two charming and minimalist Luna™ half-moon frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality and ingenious hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 diffe...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Case - Pendant 5 Piece
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Brown, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Brown, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
By Cartier
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell.
It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Case - Pendant XL
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Echo Chandelier - Linear 4A
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
A ring of delicate white glass orbs stacked on top of one another to create an echoed glow of light and the illusion of subtle reflections.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Eichenberger Galvanised Steel Amor Pillar Box Cupboard for Wogg Switzerland
Located in London, GB
Hans Eichenberger (1926 – present) is a prominent Swiss designer whose work is represented at MoMA in New York, Vitra Design Museum and the Museum of Design in Zurich. His ingenuity ...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Architectural Handcrafted English Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural maunsell table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from prime English ash. Hand-turned legs jointed t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Case - Linear Medium
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shell Pendant - 3 Piece Cluster
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source.
La...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand
Located in London, GB
English quarter-sawn oak hand-crafted nightstands in the modernist style. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The uppe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black and White Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Shell Pendant - 5 Piece Cluster
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source.
La...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage Britannia silver and 9k gold wine coaster, bottle stand
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very fine vintage Britannia silver wine or bottle coaster.
Made from 958 silver with a hardwood base set with a 9ct yellow gold roundel to the cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
Case - Pendant 3 Piece
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kate Noakes 'Poppy'' Cocktail Cabinet in red
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid century Cocktail cabinet with a cantilevered top that opens to reveal a mirrored interior. This has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate Noakes using a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Case - Linear Large
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Case - Chandelier
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shell Pendant - 7 Piece Cluster
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source.
La...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Holt Pendant (Whitened Crystal Glass Shade, brushed metals)
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Striking a beautiful balance between functionality and aesthetic, the Holt pendant, hand made in Prague and London, uses subtle detailing and a well considered material pallet of war...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nice Long Wall Mirror With Pine Giltwood Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice modern Giltwood wall mirror which is ¾ length
A very good looking and decorative mirror, it can be used in multiple locations, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
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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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