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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Europe
Style: Modern
Vistosi Oval Giogali SP OV1 Chandelier with Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Dolcevita Humidor
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Dolcevita Humidor
Dolcevita Humidor
$9,804 / item
Set Sculptural Chaise Longue & Pouf Black Steel & Dark Brown Leather Modern
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Decorative Bowl Vase Vessel Sculpture Brown Emperador Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Brown Emperador Marble. Bowl dimension...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Solid Wood Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Por...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and green Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs. The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pink Marble Side Table "Balance"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
With a hint of feminine flair, this Pink Marble Side Table brings a subtle pop of color and charm to any room. Crafted from gorgeous natural marble in a blushing pink hue, the arch-s...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt White Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
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

Handcrafted English Oak Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted English quarter-sawn oak night stands. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The upper box is det...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), 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

“Tiffany” Table Lamp 30 Tobacco Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spy 664 Beige Chaise Longue by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing invites more to enjoy moments of pure relaxation than a refined, plush chaise longue. Perfect as an addition to luxe, residential decors, this exquisite design features a solid beech frame tinted in a vibrant curry hue sustaining the generously padded resting area...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile, Beech

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, 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

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden crystal accented with matching leaves and flowers follows the sinuous profile of the outer section in pink-toned mirrored glass, which is adorned with handmade floral etchings that complete the piece. Handcrafted according to 14th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Chandelier, Large Model, in Patinated Bronze Metal, Contemporary Artwork.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, in patinated bronze metal, contemporary artwork. Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to hide and expose the light source depending on the viewing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Veronese Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
An array of leaves and frond details in antique-finished crystal embellish the sinuous frame of this sublime, one-off mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers. The three-dim...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Clio Console Plain Black
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and crafted by expert Italian artisans, the console features a tabletop supported by a metal cross-leg base with gold leaf detail. It is very versatile: perfect as bar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Silver Travertine Side Table. The conical shape of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Raffaella Bio Red and Orange 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra-comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafael's angular profile gives this revival style a mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Alfio Chess Table
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning Alfio Chess Table is crafted in dark horn and black lacquered wood and features a top in smoked tempered glass with a silver chessboard desi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wood

Alfio Chess Table
Alfio Chess Table
$12,363 / item
Pearl Desk Lamp, Leaf Green, Brass, Slate, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple green resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Slate, Stone, Brass, Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
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

Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
An original piece of functional decor with a glamorous appeal, this ottoman by designer Lorenza Bozzoli audaciously blends glamorous 1920s sartorial details with modern geometrical s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Vistosi Tread LT Table Lamp with Copper Base by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The “technicity” of the metal element combined with the blown glass diffuser gives tread an “Industrial” style. An object reminiscent of vintage electrical equipment for its particul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Cool grey plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4 Handmade in Italy 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Bottega is today undoubtedly the spearhead of Puglia pottery art. The artist was practically born among ceramics and has nourished herself with this art throughout her life until...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Nesting Calacatta Viola Coffee Tables with Marble Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped nesting table made of Polished Calacatta Viola Marble and matching solid marble legs made from a block of Calacatta Viola Marble. The larger table is 15"H and the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Mamasita Jug / Pitcher, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Mamasita Jug in White Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware Waterproof This elegantly sculpted jug features a continued opening and took inspiration from a collapsed vase...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

New modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Foot Stool in walnut
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Stool Designed by Project 213A in 2020 The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. The design was inspire...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vistosi Large Jube Table Lamp by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
Located in Milan, IT
Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Tentacle Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Decanter, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Rubelita II Cappuccino & Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), 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

Round Vintage Glass Table 1970s Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Round table with chromed tubular metal structure and glass top, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: height 71cm...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Tan Leather and Oiled Walnut Frame
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our recommendation is lustrous leather in a bold color. Shown here in natural oiled walnut, featuring a fluted seat in full grain cow hide leather. Shown here: in natural oiled walnut, featuring a channeled seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vistosi Peggy SP Suspension Light by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The white, blown handmade glass together with the glossy black metal, with a lead-effect treatment, interpret the polarity between black and white with the lightness of a rational and elegant design. With an impressive installation the lighting system lights up the Museum Café...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed and produced by the famous Italian company Giorgetti, they are in lacquered solid beech and armrests in polished Pau Ferro, the seat and back pad...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beech

Coquete Floor Light
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

Coquete Floor Light
Coquete Floor Light
$5,029 / item
Pure Cashmere Throw Blanket with Mink Fur Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A pure cashmere throw blanket in a soft, elegant Pearl Beige colour, embellished by the Mink hem with its natural shades. Let yourself be warmed by this exclusive design piece. All ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Contemporary Corner Sofa Tailored in British Wool Blue Coil Sprung Handmade
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We want you to meet your perfect partner, the luxurious Enchanté Modular Sofa, with its solid beech frame and finely-tailored, pure wool fabric upholstery. The Enchanté brings back...
Category

20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, 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 L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spa Sinfonia Set of 5 Bathroom Pieces by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This precious and sophisticated set comprises five pieces that will infuse elegance in any bathroom. Functional and decorative, this set is made of transparent glass adorned with a s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophisticatio...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Onyx Narrow Bowl
$393 / item
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame. Handmade in the UK.
Category

2010s English Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Conchiglia Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Named with the Italian word for "shell," this sconce boasts an organic silhouette crafted using stainless steel shaped by hand. The exquisite quality of the sinuous lines of this pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Conchiglia Sconce
Conchiglia Sconce
$2,961 / item
Large Artisanal Handcrafted English Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A large proportion SS1 - our artisan handcrafted contemporary end table/night stands in the very finest solid English quartersawn oak. The upper box is constructed with a spacious tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
Located in Pordenone, IT
“esme-ralda” is a sculpural modular sideboard, a sophisticated mix of technology and crafts, a true Made in Italy design jewel. It is a complex object, designed not only to contain, but also to display objects theatrically due to the open different configurations inspired by altarpieces. Each door infact is double-faced, with a positive and a negative side, result of an exclusive BOTTOS DESIGN ITALIA...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Usm Haller sideboard
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller sideboard by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer. USM takes its initials in 1885 from its founder, Ulrich Schärer, and Münsingen, the Swiss village where he was born. Once the ne...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hello Lounge Chair–Contemporary design Seating in Dedar Mountain Tiger by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

Set of 7 Porcelain Plates - Albertine - Bořek Šípek for De Porceleyne Fles Delft
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 7 porcelain plates, made by the Dutch brand De Porceleyne Fles Delft. Designed by the famous Czech architect / designer Bořek Šípek. The plates are beautifully des...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted English Oak Night Stand
Located in London, GB
English quarter-sawn oak handcrafted nightstands. Constructed from finest English oak including all the internal dovetail jointed drawer and carcass. The upper box is detailed with e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star side table is cast in bronze and finished with a black and green patina that is an exclusive Tuscan s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

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

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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