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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Monumental Handcrafted Oak & Walnut Night Stands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
An alternative monumental version of our architectural Post-Modern oak & walnut pillar table/nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabinetr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Echo Chandelier - Circular - Large
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
Saarinen Oval Table with Levanto Marble Top
Located in London, GB
(almost) New Saarinen Oval Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen and made by Knoll Studio in Italy c. 2023.
The table features a Levanto marbl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Echo Chandelier - Circular - 3 Tier
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
Echo Chandelier - Circular - Medium
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
Echo Chandelier - Circular - 2 Tier (Medium + Large)
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
Pink and Copper Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Unique Scagliola Round Coffee Table, SHY Design Studio. Scagliola, marble, pink.
By SHY Design Studio
Located in Glasgow, GB
Handmade in scagliola, a material traditionally used as a surface decoration that came to prominence in 17th century Italy, made by combining natural pigments, stone dusts and minera...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
A large Marble Perched Crane Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large perched crane bird sculpture in tessellated Emporador marble and brass by Maitland Smith USA. Great scale, size and caught in perfect movement this modernist stylised sculptu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Echo Chandelier - Circular - Small
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
Coalesse Bob Lounge Leather Armchairs Pair, Exclusive by Pearson Lloyd
By Coalesse
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £5500 Coalesse Bob lounge armchairs with adjustable head rests designed by Pearson Lloyd
A...
Category
20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a bird in flight and standing on a gilded stepped bas...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
Varying tones of green, white and black plasters have been inlaid by hand to create a unique scagliola table lamp.
Crafted using traditional 17th century techniques, each piece is m...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
A one-of-a-kind scagliola table lamp that combines highly polished surfaces with stone-like cracks and crevices formed during the casting process.
Crafted using traditional 17th cen...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Scagliola
Pair of Pink Steel Robot Bedside Tables - Customisable Nightstands
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of pink Robot bedside tables. The Robot side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder-coated in pink. The clean li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
A one-of-a-kind scagliola table lamp made from a combination of pastel creams, yellows and blush pink pigments.
Crafted using traditional 17th century techniques, each piece is mix...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Scagliola
Brish' Outdoor Excellence: Hand-Woven Rug in 100% PET, ⌀ 200 cm
Located in London, GB
Embrace the freedom to order in custom sizes, shapes, and a palette of colors that resonate with your taste. SUNDARA (सुन्दर), meaning beautiful in the Nepali language, perfectly enc...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions
A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Metropolis Marble and Brass Dining Table by Lind and Almond for Novocastrian
Located in London, GB
Dining table in Calacatta Bourghini and patinated brass. A collaboration between novocastrian and architecture and interior design studio Lind and Almond...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine Bone China Posy Vase Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
By Max Lamb
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Limited Edition Fine Bone China Potato Sculptures, Potato 1
By Bruce McLean
Located in London, GB
Potato, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthenware Bowl with Classic Tones of English Delftware
By Faye Toogood
Located in London, GB
Indigo Rain, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Designer Faye Toogood’s addition to her range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. puts a fresh spin on the forms and traditions of English creamware. Indigo Rain adds a touch of contemporary flair to the homely familiarity of blue-and-white striped crockery. The fine earthenware showcases the Classic tones of English Delftware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Bone China Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
By Max Lamb
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Bone China Small Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
By Max Lamb
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthenware Handleless Cup Interpretation of Traditional Creamware
By Faye Toogood
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
Scagliola table lamp created using shades of deep teal-blue and white veining.
Crafted using traditional 17th century techniques, each piece is mixed, cast and polished by Christop...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Scagliola
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
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Round Frameless Minimalist Mirrors, Large
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
Stud Coffee Table in Vulcanatta Marble and Polished Brass — Small
Located in London, GB
A coffee table in Portuguese marble and polished brass. handcrafted to order in Northern England.
Measures: 800 mm (L) x 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (H)
Bespoke sizes and finishes available.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Facet Chandelier 1000mm / 39.25" in Satin Bronze by Tom Kirk, UL Listed
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Stud Coffee Table in Rosso Marble and Polished Brass — Small
Located in London, GB
A coffee table in Portuguese marble and polished brass. Handcrafted to order in Northern England.
Measures: 800 mm (L) x 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (H)
Bespoke sizes and finishes available.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modernist American Walnut Console Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist American black walnut console table designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcraft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Orbis Black Tinted Round Frameless Modern Mirror with Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, GB
Charming and minimalist round frameless black tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Orbis Bronze Tinted Contemporary Round Frameless Mirror Floating Effect, Large
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 the wall. Designed and made in ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
'Karkat' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Earthly Elegance Hand-Knotted 'Karkat' Rug in Sustainable Wool and Allo
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
HIDA Japan Suwari Series Modernist Stool with Wooden Seat in Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A truly beautiful hand crafted solid oak Stool by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is designed with an awareness of vertical flow, blending naturally into both Japanese and modern architectural spaces, and enhancing them.
The weighted design and form of this piece is timeless and provides a modern, clean, simplistic from to a room.
Limited UK stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Green 'Matte'
Located in London, GB
Matte Green base with a Matte Finish and Shade.
Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation.
Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included.
To pair t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Pair Of Glass And Brass Brutalist "Paradise" Sculpture By Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Paradise Aqua and Paradise Sunshine
Each glass element is handcrafted using delicate kiln-firing techniques. Not two are the same making every Paradise sculpture completely one-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Akiko Hirai, Two Ceramic Cocoon Vessels
By Akiko Hirai
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Akiko Hirai (born 1970)
Two Cocoon vessels in stoneware, dry cracked and crawling white slip over a mottled brown body, tall enclosed ovoid form with fac...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
HIDA Japan Suwari Series Modernist Occasional Side Table in Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A truly beautiful hand crafted Occasional Side Table by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is designed with an awareness of vertical flow, blending naturally into both Japanese and modern architectural spaces, and enhancing them.
The perfectly weighted design and form of this piece is timeless and provides a modern, clean, simplistic from to a room.
Limited UK stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Pair Of Bronze Floor Lamps By Jan Des Bouvrie For Quasar
Located in London, GB
A pair of Bronze " Madonna" Model floor lamps by Jan Des Bouvrie for Quasar. The cast bronze base in organic form with single simple stem to bulb holder with bronze coloured linen sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Luxurious Hand-Knotted Rug in Sustainable Wool and Allo, 'Makar', 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
Embrace the freedom to order in custom sizes, shapes, and a palette of colors that resonate with your taste. SUNDARA (सुन्दर), meaning beautiful in the Nepali language, perfectly enc...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Brown, 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
An Imposing Architectural Black Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing architectural black marble fireplace. The arched frieze with moulding to base, surmounted by plain shelf. Some fine pencil-veining throughout. A substantial piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
A pair Of Large Glass And Patinated Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of large scale table lamps in Bronze patinated brass and bottle green glass. Newly re wired with silk flex and inline switch. Off white new silk shades included. Imported from...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Modern Suwari Series Lounge Chair with Wooden Seat Japanese Oak by HIDA
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A truly beautiful lounge chair hand crafted in solid oak by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is designed with an awareness of vertical flow, blending naturally into both Japanese and modern architectural spaces, and enhancing them.
The weighted design and form of this piece is timeless and provides a modern, clean, simplistic from to a room.
Limited UK stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Green, 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
Sustainable Essence: 'Kanya' Hand-Knotted Rug, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
The 'Kanya' Rug is meticulously hand-woven using sustainable wool and allo fibers. Its design and durable construction ensure both aesthetic appeal and longevity. Crafted with care a...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Gravel, 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
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Gravel, 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
Pair Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed a pair of cloud-like chairs for lo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
'Kanya' Hand-Knotted Rug in Sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
'Kumbha' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
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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