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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

'Mesh' Rug hand-woven in sustainable Alpaca, 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...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Step Into Luxury - 'Mesh' Rug - 170 x 240 cm - Hand-Woven in Sustainable Alpaca
Located in London, GB
Experience luxury with the Mesh Rug, made from 100% Alpaca wool. Known for its softness and durability, Alpaca wool offers a cozy yet lasting touch to your space. Beyond comfort, it'...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Japanese Modern Awase Series Modern Occasional Side Table in Beech By HIDA
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
"Awase" means to make two or more things one. Handcrafted by HIDA Japan, the Awase series explores a simple light aesthetic as much as possible based on the Windsor chair. Awase has a combination of west and east cultural elements, new values combined with the past. In this series HIDA wanted to incorporate Awase as the idea of partnering opposites in this series. Limited UK stock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech

'Simha' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 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

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
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1970s Australian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 300 x 400 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...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Plas-Foret - a hand-painted, calming, forest-light emulator
Located in London, GB
All From the Sky lights focus on the quality and atmosphere of the light they produce, and Plas-Foret is no exception, with its high quality, 92+ CRI LED light source provides a rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Handcrafted English Oak Console
Located in London, GB
Modernist console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from fully quarter-sawn English oak. Hand dovetailed joints to the main oak box and inner drawer parts. Can also be used as a vanity table etc. Fixes to the wall via screw holes hidden away...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Tessellated Marble Seahorse By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Highly decorative tessellated marble seahorse sculpture by Maitland Smith USA. Unusual and finished in a cream marble with marble and stone finished mount.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Dhanu Sustainable Luxury: Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 200 x 300 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

'Kumbha' 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

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit" by L S Arman
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern limited edition bronze study of a resting rabbit with excellent smooth tactile surface and good colour, signed, numbered and stamped Landowski Foundry ~ Cire Per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

'Makar' 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

'Brish' 100% PET Outdoor and Indoor Rug: Stylishly Hand-Woven, 350 cm
Located in London, GB
Transform your outdoor space with the Brish Outdoor Rug. Crafted with care from 100% PET, this rug seamlessly combines durability and style, adding a touch of luxury to your surround...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 300 x 400 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

Cashmere Wool Cushions Colour Black with Fur Trim Raccoon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushions in 100% Cashmere wool color black with fur trim Raccoon Pompons, total size about 65 x 55cm incl. Trim, size 50 x 40cm for Cashmere cushions plus fur trim made fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Wool

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly 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

'Brish' Outdoor Rug hand-woven in 100% PET, ⌀ 250 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

'Dhanu' Eco-Luxury Hand-Knotted Sustainable Wool Rug, Dimensions 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
Immerse your living space in the elegance of the Dhanu Hand-Knotted Rug. This piece is crafted from sustainable wool, reflecting a commitment to both luxury and eco-conscious living....
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

MEGABABELAND animal print pattern dining table, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
The MEGABABELAND Dining Table is designed in London and manufactured in the UK. Conceived as a practical companion to all ‘activities of feasting’ the psychedelic patterning evokes visions of abundance while drawing focus to the ceremony and singular pleasure of eating. Atop a lightweight, powdercoat...
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2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Allo, 170 x 240 cm
By Esti Barnes
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

'Simha' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 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

'Mithun' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 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

Eco-Friendly 'Simha' Hand-Woven Rug in 300 x 400 cm Sustainable Wool Mix
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, 300 x 400 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

'Mithun' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 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

'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 300 x 400 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

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Allo, 300 x 400 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

'Makar' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 300 x 400 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

Khumba, Hand-Knotted 300 x 400 cm Rug in Black Wool and Natural Nettle Fibers
Located in London, GB
Enhance your space with the Khumba Hand-Knotted Rug, a perfect blend of black wool and natural nettle fibers. Choose the size that fits your space - 170x240cm, 200x300cm, or 300x400c...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Hand-Woven 'Mithun' Rug: Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Wool Mix in 300 x 400 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

Pair Of Harris Armchairs By Joseph Jeup
By Joe Jeup
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Harris model By Joseph Jeup Contemporary USA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

An Unusual Trestle Table with Lion Supports
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 20th Century Trestle Table with resin lion supports either end and with a painted green wood frame showing some wear for multiple uses Hall Or Kitchen. Th...
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jean Cocteau, Villefranche sur Mer - Chapelle St. Pierre
Located in Holmfirth, GB
An iconic and original lithographic poster created by Jean Cocteau to celebrate the Chapelle St. Pierre in the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the south of ...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

VINTAGE BRASS FINISH RALPH LAUREN ARTICULATED SWING ARM FLOOR STANDING LAMp
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage brass affect Ralph Lauren Articulated Floor Standing lamp A very good looking well made and decorative floor lamp, the top ar...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folded Paint by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Paint by Lina Rincon Dimensions: H 100 x W 100 cm Materials: Acrylic Paint on Canvas. Lina Rincon finds inspiration from the characteristics and limitations of materials; "B...
Category

2010s English Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Contemporary European Table Lamp Synergy in White 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

Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS10 Boccia Lamp with Milk Glass for Azucena, Italy 1964
Located in London, GB
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, one of the world’s oldest practicing architects until he died in 2016 aged 103, was according to Pin Up magazine – “the architect’s architect”. Visible in eve...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pebble Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble chair by Fred Rigby studio. Dimensions: L 39.5 x W 41.2 x H 91 cm. Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool. Fred Rigby studio is a Londo...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Kazuhide Takahama black Sirio wall lights for Sirrah, Italy, 1977
Located in London, GB
Designed for Sirrah, these wall lights are a very good example of Kazuhide Takahama’s minimal futurist aesthetic – with clean lines and formal restraint. Takahama was born in Japan i...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Pink 'Matte'
Located in London, GB
Matte pink 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 th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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

Jean Dubuffet vintage poster “10 ans d’art vivant 55 – 65”
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original Jean Dubuffet Poster “10 ans d’art vivant 55 – 65” 1967 Published by Fondation Maeght – Saint-Paul Alpes Maritime Printed by Arte, Paris Jean...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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

Set of Two Italian Designed Door Pulls / Handles Murano Glass, 1970
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian designed door pulls / decorative handles in Murano blue glass mounted on brushed steel hardware attributed to Cenedese, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marc Fish, Vortex Dining Table, Centre Table
Located in Newhaven, GB
Vortex is a very special piece by Marc Fish. Hand crafted using thousands of pieces of veneer and poured resin in many stages which is then carved into to create movement and fluidit...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Carbon Fiber, Acrylic, Sycamore, Oak

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a key figure of European modernism, famously started her career with a rebuff from Le Corbusier’s studio: “We don’t em...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Straw, Pine

A Set Of Tea Candle Holders In Tessellated Marble And Brass By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tea candle holders in tessellated marble and brass inlay. Supported on rectangle bases the stems with segmented marble uprights with stylis...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Granite and Gold Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
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

Contemporary Amani Mirror By Made Goods
Located in London, London
Rectangular mirror By Made Goods Woven strands of abaca form the frame Neutral colour New - two available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Rush

Circa 1990s Italian Murano Transparent Clear Blown Glass Chandelier by Sylcom
Located in London, GB
Circa 1990s Italian Murano transparent six-arm clear glass modernist chandelier by manufacturer Sylcom. The six modernist chrome tubular bulb-holders each require a single E14 screw...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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

Azulejos Portuguese Hand Painted 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

20th century chrome and leather chair with stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century chrome and leather chair with stool circa 1980. Good quality lounging chair with matching stool for when you need to put your feet up, very comfortable deep and wide seat. Chair fitted with a reclining mechanism which is a beautiful feature in itself.  Original leather with expected wear and minor creases, surface marks and fading to chromed elements.  Please see pictures. Seat height...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Glass Plate on Stand Signed Barbini
Located in London, GB
Unusual plate with white lacquered metal stand. Engraved to the back, Barbini. This plate is decorated using the Scavo technique. The Scavo technique gives the object an antique loo...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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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