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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Europe
Style: Modern
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 50cm/20"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs.
Eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mah Jong Ten Piece Living Landscape by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois France
Located in Dronten, NL
Large living room set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa.
Included in this set are 10 pieces in total which include 6 square seat cushions (which ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei
Supernova is the newest work from the acclaimed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me XL Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$4,249 Sale Price
20% Off
Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
BOND Side Table in Pink marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with its sophisticated, clean lines and sleek construction. Use Bond as a display table with candles...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,855 / item
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modernist Ceramic Face -Visage Wall Relief in the Style of Pablo Picasso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large circular visage/face wall relief measuring 38x37 cm. It is executed in glazed ceramic and features a blue right eye and an intended crack that runs with the nose down to the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Into The Woods Bookcase, White (in stock), InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
A long walk through a Swedish forest beneath intertwined branches of huge trees, was the inspiration of the dazzling Into the Woods bookcase.
The woods are captured by the elegant sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Small Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars.
All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$221 / item
English Modernist Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
English 20th century modernist fireplace basket or fire basket. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron.
Category
20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tapparella cabinet, in basswood and walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Venetian windows, with shutters, blinds and shutters, burst with light capturing enchantments of sunrises and sunsets. CARA \ DAVIDE studio celebrates this iconic element with the Ta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harlequin Round Collector by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
PRODUCT FEATURES
Hand-Crafted, Woodwork Marquetry
Black Bird Eye veneer, Ash wood veneer, Bird Eye veneer
PRODUCT OPTIONS
WOOD FINISHES:
Available in all COLLECTOR veneer wood swatches.
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
'Undulate' Handmade Celestial Blue Crystal Mirror Dia.40'' by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Undulate' wavy mirror is an artistic object of pure art and Italian design.
The crystal has been hand-worked and expertly curved by the artist.
The support structure is made o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in red Levanto marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours.
I...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Hermes, Paris - Silver & Gold Plated Vase / Beaker / Desk Cup
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this stunning small vase / beaker / cup is perfect for a small bouquet, pens on a desk-top or perhaps cosmetic brushes on a dressing table; or simply enjoy it's modernis...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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
$4,332 / item
Chandelier, Large Model, Brass-Coloured Metal, Contemporary Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, brass-coloured metal, contemporary design.
Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to conceal and expose the light source depending on the viewing ang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Honey Jellow Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Black Steel, Black Leather
By Faye Toogood, HEM
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Black Grey, Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Black, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Charlie White Chair
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A modern sculpture that functions as a chair, this splendid objet d'art is a collector's piece that will make a bold statement in any indoor or outdoor contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,007 / item
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
$3,049 / item
Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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
Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite black marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious black marble with, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$353 / item
Vistosi Novecento Pendant Light in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Mint Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Matt Mint and Clear Light Fuchsia.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Frame L-Shaped Chaise Longue
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Frame series, this design represents the angular module of that design, here offered separately stressing its standalone potential as comfortable chaise longue for taking...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$19,654 / item
Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$381 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Rock 4 Red Chair by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite armchair of sculptural allure, this piece is a tribute to Minimalist, essential lines. Its bold structure supported by four sturdy legs is defined by a large seat adorned with upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,995 / item
Double Arch Armchair, Chenille, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille
Lydie Display Cabinet by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
This modern display cabinet, characterized by simple and linear design, is a stylish storage option for the most precious collections. It features a tall structure handcrafted of ash...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$12,219 / item
Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful multi Tiers Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian single light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The canopy and r...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painting - Portrait of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog - by Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog.
The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularl...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint
Handcrafted English Oak Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A Larger and adapted version of our architectural postmodern oak pillar nightstands or end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,580 / item
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests.
Murano Bulb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
IRIS pink Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with a solid beechwood frame, this original pouf by Milanese designer Lorenza Bozzoli pouf showcases a powder pink velvet padded seat and a magnificent fringe of gold lurex. Part of the Sparkle Collection that pays homage to the roaring years of Charleston, this pouf will bring a glamorous touch to a bedroom vanity...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
$1,794 / item
Auping Dress Boy design by Frans de La Haye 1990s
By Auping
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and useful Valet or Dress Boy .Design by Frans de La Haye
for Auping Auronde 1990s . Solid Cherry wood ,Grey Metal frame .
Good condition .
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
“Tiffany” Wall Lamp Bow Tie 25, Champagne Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY
The first one,
Audrey inspired the iconic
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant, Tarnished Bronze Finish 100cm/40"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each part is handmade, wether it ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henry Holland Studio Edison Brown & White Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Edison table lamp is elegant and refined, he takes up little real estate on your table, sideboard, or desk but he still proudly, lights up any sp...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
$2,207 / item
Vintage Cobalt Blue Opaline Glass Nightstands, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Vintage Cobalt Blue Opaline Glass Nightstands with two drawers, brass handles, inlays and legs. The inside of the drawers have been c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cherry Square Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
The distinct industrial inspiration imbuing this square coffee table make it a stunning addition to set a specific tone in contemporary decors. Cra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$7,929 / item
Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
$71,111 Sale Price
25% Off
French Marcello Desk in Blue Lacquer, Glass, and Brass by Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ultra-glam statement-making desk in glossy blue lacquer, with glass base, brass accents, and velvet and MDF drawers by French designer Joris Poggioli. I...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Foz Table Light (large) in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foz in white, designed in 2024.
Large artisanal floor light with an organic shape, carved from solid wood in Project 213A's own workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$4,550 / item
Limited Edition Elton John Signature Series Red Piano Yamaha
By Yamaha
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition Elton John Signature Series Red Piano Yamaha
Japanese, 2005
Piano: Height 102cm, width 155cm, depth 213cm
Stool: Height 52cm, width 61cm, depth 41cm
A striking ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ebony Console
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a collection of exquisite furniture pieces made of ebony and boasting a bold character and timeless sophistication, this console features s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$35,754 / item
Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$3,272 / item
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$370 / item
1980s Modern Millefiori style Murano Glass Cylinder Vase
By Dino Martens
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Murano Glass Cylinder Vase – Multicolor Millefiori Style
Brighten up your space with this stunning 1980s Modern Murano glass ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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 hanging system for a flexible installation in 4 different positions...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Car Race, Bagatelle, Talbot Lago, 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Razzia
Title: Concours automobiles classiques avec Louis Vuitton – Bagatelle 11-12 septembre 1993
Date: 1993
Size (w x h): 39.2 x 55.7 in / 99.5 x 141.5 cm
Materials and Tec...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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