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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: France
Style: Modern
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration.
Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Composition
Chessboard, Contemporary Design, Solid Oak & Valchromat, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chessboard, contemporary design, solid oak & valchromat, XXIst century.
Chessboard in solid oak and valchromat, contemporary French cabinetmaking, 21st century.
Production time: 4 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Frederic Bourdiec
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Modern ceramic table lamp by the french artist Frederic Bourdiec, taking inspiration in architecture to imagine light pieces as imaginary buildings a...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Lunel wall lamp
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare large sconce Maison Lunel
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Witch Mirror, Curved Mirror, Diameter 120cm, Mirror and Metal, XXIth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Witch mirror, curved mirror, Diameter 120cm, mirror and metal, XXIth century.
Large 21st century witch mirror in silver-coloured metal and mirror, contemporary mirror, beautiful int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
'Pair of night stands in oak Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of nightstand in oak edition votre maison could be sold as a pair or single
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Wool Pink Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on request.
Dimensions: H 78 cm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg
5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Witch Mirror, Curved Mirror, Diameter 90cm, Mirror and Metal, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Witch mirror, curved mirror, diameter 90cm, mirror and metal, 21st century.
Twenty-first century witch mirror in silver-coloured metal and mirror, contemporary mirror, beautiful int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Cobalt Blue Wool
Located in Paris, FR
Spheric Ottoman
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam
Fabrics: Available in a wide range of fabrics by request
Dimensions: D - 50 cm
New NOOM fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Vidar Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair flock CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Available in a wide range of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Contemporary Bronze Ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2015
Located in Paris, FR
The solid bronze ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in several pieces of the Reda Amalou Collection.
The Bronze ashtray is 135 x 135 x 65mm H
This design exists also in a tiny incense...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass and Wood Table Lamp from the 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass and wood table lamp from the 1970s.
Brass and wood table lamp from the 1970s, with minor scratches and oxidation.
h: 110cm, w: 37cm, d: 27.5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture RYTHMES by Bernard Varvat from France
Located in Paris, FR
Mr. Bernard VARVAT has been exhibited in the the most famous collector's Gallery of Paris and is now available on 1stDibs in exclusivity.
Seek the Monograph: « Au fil du temps Berna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups.
France, 2023.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Oil Painting of Paris Signed by Romanian Artist Mariana Elas Dated 1990
Located in COLMAR, FR
A bright and airy oil painting of Paris on stretched canvas made by Romanian painter Mariana Elas. The artwork is signed and dated 1990 in the lower left corner (see photo). Mariana ...
Category
1990s Romanian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Ceramic pitcher Madoura Picasso, limited edition "d'après Picasso", stamped
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Picasso, model created in 1949 and limited production by Madoura until 1970
Zoomorphic owl design
Authentical multiples, 200 pieces
Official stamp "D'après Picasso...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, golden flowers decor, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic pitcher by Mado Jolain, France, 1960's
By Mado Jolain
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Mado Jolain, 1960's, signed and numbered
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960's, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet.
These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
6 chaises de Philippe Starck pour KARTELL
Located in PARIS, FR
La collaboration entre Philippe Starck et Kartell dans les années 1990 a donné naissance à une série de chaises révolutionnaires, notamment celles en polycarbonate rouge et transpare...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 9 Christofle dessert knives, 20th century.
Set of 9 silver-plated dessert knives by the Maison Christofle, 1980-1990.
h: 2cm, w: 20cm, d: 1.5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Table basse travail français 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Élégante table basse à plateau rectangulaire en marbre beige rehaussé d'un décor polychrome à décor de griffons et feuillages à l'antique dans des médaillons s...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Paire de chaises en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Paire de chaises en métal doré à patine nuancée à petit dossier évidé légèrement incliné et montants à têtes de chevaux.
Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes te...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp"Cubes" in Black and Grey Tinted Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Table lamp in tinted black, light and dark Grey sycamore marquetry.
Carefully build in our Parisian workshop this lamp has a kinetic effect using the different colors to create an im...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet.
These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored, almost book end, design of sharp geometrical sha...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Poster - Bernard Buffet - France - 20th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
"Framed Poster - Bernard Buffet - France - 20th Century "
Bernard Buffet framed poster, Galerie Matignon, exhibition from February 1 to March 29, 1980, Mourlot printing house.
Franc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet.
These thin tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of soft geometrical shapes, brass hardware ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Poster - Bernard Buffet - France - 20th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
"Framed Poster - Bernard Buffet - France - 20th Century "
Bernard Buffet framed poster, Maurice Garnier Gallery, exhibition from February 1 to March 29, 1980, Mourlot printing house....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Snail Forks, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 snail forks, 20th century.
Set of 6 snail forks, 1980-1990.
h: 13.5cm, w: 1cm, d: 1cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gabbeh Loribaff Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
Gabbeh Loribaff Rug 266x200 cm
These very beautiful carpets are made by nomads from the provinces of Kashkai and Loristan, in the southwest of Iran.
They are known for their primiti...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Framed Poster - Louis Vuitton - France - 21st Century
Located in CANNES, FR
"Framed Poster - Louis Vuitton - France - 21st Century "
Original poster from the Louis Vuitton exhibition. “Voler, Voguer, Voyager” is the name of the exhibition which takes place f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Suite of five armchairs forming a large modular sofa, foam and fabric
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Suite of five designer armchairs in the style of Tito Agnoli and his 9000 (Novemila) model, published by Arfa. Metal frame and foam upholstered in fabric, black plastic legs. One cor...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sideboard Gerrit CS1 Made of Stainless Steel Limited Edition by Noom
By NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard Gerrit CSL by Noom
Materials: Hand brushed stainless steel, MDF
Dimensions: H 80 x W 140 x D 50 cm.
The metal sideboard has four drawers and is contemporary, massive, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades.
Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Design sofa Mw01 "Brown & Wood", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968)
Viscontea
A resin and metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered
with a sprayed resin coated shad...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large lamp in Terracotta ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2024 in terracotta chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for sever...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
D. GARRIDO – Square Centerpiece In Sterling Silver 20th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important CENTER OF TABLE “double square” model created in 2004 proof numbered 12/30. The base is in the shape of a cross in the “constructivist” movement on which a hollow square og...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Armchair Mw02 "Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level".
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Cannage" combines vintage elegance with chic authenticity.
The b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Paire de tabourets en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Paire de tabourets en métal doré à patine nuancée et montants à têtes de
chevaux.
Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes terminées par des sabots et réunies en pa...
Category
1870s French Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet.
These thin tubular shape lamps have mirrored maze design with soft geometrical shapes and thin ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large lamp in brown ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in brown chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several ye...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Armchair Mw02 "Bronze Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" with this MW02 "Bronze Cannage".
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Bronze Cannage" combines vintage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Limited edition sofa Mw02 "Jungle", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This high-end designer sofa, custom-made in France, is a numbered and signed piece.
The MW02 "Jungle" model, limited to only 20 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Brutalist coffee table with slate top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of coffee table in elm and slate could be separate if necessary
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
Pair of brass tripod tables with lens glass tops . Italy, late 20th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Elegant pair of side tables
Brass tripod foot,
Brass handle;
Thick glass tray, the bottom curved and cut to produce a lens effect.
Italy, circa 1980
The design of this gueridon is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Buffet en chêne travail français 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1950
Buffet en chêne ciré patiné à la céruse à corps quadrangulaire ouvrant par trois portes pleines à décor de tête de satyre en bronze doré. Deux petits tiroirs e...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron coffre table circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oval oak and ceramic coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
if the colors of the tiles not convenient we can offer others colors
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Design sofa Mw01 Bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Design armchair Mw01 bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer armchair, custom-made in France
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
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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