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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
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
Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Obsidiana Cobalt & Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Handcrafted Night Stand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
This is a one-off showroom sample sale of our Prime American black walnut hand-crafted night stands or end tables. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Daisy II Horizon Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Sintra Bench with Cushion - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SINTRA BENCH, designed in 2023.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted by hand from solid walnut wood in Northern Portugal.
Bespoke d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
"Trilogy" Contemporary Wall lamp, white Silvered art Glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILOGY
Rays of lights embracing each other
In our Atelier beats the heart of a living heritage, that of craftsman-ship. For 22 years we explore the beauty of sculpting each single ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeak Toy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
By Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain fauve jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Madeira Room Divider (large)
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MADEIRA ROOM DIVIDER (large), designed in 2023.
Foldable screen in four panels made from solid chestnut wood varnished in a translucent white finish. Handcrafted in Northern Portuga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
UNISM - Set of Two Side Tables in Brushed brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two coffee tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room.
The Fluid Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 64 cm tall, is d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Casa Wall Light No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Minho Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape.
Crafted by Skilled artisans in Nor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Modern Sofa Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
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 organic flower-like form is sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1980s black leather "Domino" sofa designed by Massimo Morozzi for Cassina
Located in None, IT
Large sofa with chrome metal legs, seat and upholstery in black genuine leather. The backrests are removable and changeable in position. "Domino" model, design Massimo Morozzi for Ca...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Taraxacum lamp, Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1970 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This iconic Cocoon Taraxacum pendant lamp was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Italia in the 1960s. It features a steel inner structure with an E27 socket an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rubber
Modern Sofa Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat off-white jacquard velvet by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fluorite Sand and Rose Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
21st-Century, glass and crystal applique
Located in Calenzano, FI
1-light sconces ingolden brass and ribed clear glass, green crystal ball. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Two Tiers Murano Leaves Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This elegant Murano glass fixture features two layers of glass leaves arranged in a circular design, elegantly complemented at the bottom by a matching bowl. It is illuminated by eig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marble effect Glass Sideboard 3 doors jusfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Our modern marble-effect glass sideboard is an eye-catching piece of mid-century modern furniture made with meticulous attention to detail in Italy.
This elegant sideboard features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Large Sawtooth Oak Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Large Sawtooth Bench in European oak.
Handcrafted in solid English oak this bench has an elegant, imposing and robust design.
The solid seat has a very bold sawtooth relief cut into it, and features precisely hand cut, wedged mortise and tenon joints. Finished in Danish oil for a durable protection.
It has a shelf beneath that can be used as extra storage space, ideal for books or shoes.
Also available in white oak and to custom dimensions.
Please contact us for any further information and international shipping.
James designs and makes furniture to be fun to live with, while being sensitive to the demands of natural timber. He takes design inspiration from a wide range of sources, from English pub furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Casa Wall Light No3
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Shearling Sheepskin Flamingo Pink Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron
Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material
1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic plates by Jean Lurçat, Sant-Viçens, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
General characteristics:
Type of object: Decorative dish or presentation plate.
Artist: Jean Lurçat (1892-1966), French artist known for his tapestries, ceramics and posters.
Manufa...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
The nickel plated brass pendant is suspended with his own nicke...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection.
Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Fur, Natural Fiber
Tibet Lamb Brown Square Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024.
Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st-Century, glass and crystal applique
Located in Calenzano, FI
2-light sconces ingolden brass and ribed clear glass, green crystal ball. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made four-door wardrobe/armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
Handles and U-shaped tubular feet made of chrom...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Hanging Foods"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "HANGING VEGETABLES" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 42 tiles
Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 35.4"W (105cm X 90cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Trapezi Chandelier Ten Lights in Brass and Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by Lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat brown jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Orbis Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Round Mirror with Brass Frame and Two Arms
Located in London, GB
Contemporary front illuminated ceiling suspended Orbis™ round mirror with a handcrafted solid brushed brass frame and two arms. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Oak Tiered Nightstand Table
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands/end tables. Designed and totally handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniques with the most beautiful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Papillona produced by Flos, is an iconic floor lamp designed in 1975 by Tobia Scarpa.
Its essential and elegant style perfectly embodies the minimalist and innovative taste that...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1960s Murano glass vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Opala Petrol Blue Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Abstract Cubist Composition in Oil by Henning Nielsen, Danish Artist 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Abstract oil painting in earthy colors and in period frame. It is titled Driftwood - Glasklint and was painted by the Danish artist Hening Nielsen born in 1930 sometime during the 19...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint
Coquete Floor Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
COQUETE FLOOR LIGHT, designed in 2025.
Large artisanal floor light made in Project 213A's own workshop. This piece has a hand-crafted base that is either finished in wood or ceramic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Stool Caramel Vanadium Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Earthenware
Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur.
Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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