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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Design sofa Mw02, 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 MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
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, elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces by Natasha Dakhli
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of free shaped ceramic wall sconces by the contemporary artist Natasha Dakhli.
These wall sconces let the light go through thanks to two side slits and can be positioned on the...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer 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 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Design sofa Mw02, 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 MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Ceramic mirror by Jean-Claude Malarmey, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris, France, signed
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Paire de Chauffeuses -Teck & Jacinthe d'eau -"Los Angeles"- Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Ode's Design".
Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cordes en jacinthe d'...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bilobo, Pendant Light, Flos, 1964
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Bilobo »
An aluminum and blown glass pendant light, the double spherical glass shade with metallized and frosted finish, with inclusion of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paire de chauffeuses Teck & Cuir - modèle "Los Angeles" - Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Comme Chez Vous Art".
Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cuir brun.
Di...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Table basse Olivier de Schrijver série limité 3/8 "reflets marin Belgique Design
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table d'une grande rareté, elle porte le numéro 3 /8 fabriquée dans le monde.
Olivier de Schrijver s'est inspiré de l'univers de la géométrie et les transposent de façon graphique.
L...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A pair of Guillerme et Chambron of armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sette in black oak which can be divided in two single armchairs
dimensions are for one piece
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vitrine en bois laqué ROVINSKY 1930
By Serge Rovinsky
Located in PARIS, FR
Vitrine réalisée par Serge Rovinsky et le laqueur Charpentier dans les années 1930. Elle est en bois laqué brun à corps quadrangulaire galbé en léger gradin à partie centrale haute v...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Work, The Thinker, Model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Bronze with brown patina representing The Thinker, model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst Century.
W: 17.5cm, H: 19.5cm, D: 10cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped armrests, giving their name to the model, and allowing gentle swinging, are stabil...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp by Georges Pelletier, ceramic, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
Signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's
Located in Paris, FR
Red velvet Koala by Garouste & Bonetti, created circa 1995
Bronze feet, signed BG, with its cushion
Exceptional condition of the fabric which is original
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table by Pierre Giraudon, Contemporary Work, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table by Pierre Giraudon, Contemporary work, XXth Century.
Coffee table, resin top with glass inclusions, chrome base by Pierre Giraudon, contemporary design coffee table.
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculptural lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
Patinated oxidized copper;
Gold tilting reflector
Removable cabochon for a golden or red colour
h. 37.4’’ x ø 13.8’’
One-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Pair of 1980s modular chairs in black lacquered wood.
w: 88cm, h: 98cm, d: 50,5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
Set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll for dining room in black fibreglass and fabric, cushions reno...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Modernist mobile
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large sculpture made up of blue lacquered metal elements. This mobile is inspired by Alexander Calder. In perfect condition.
DV360
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Round Coffee Tables in Rock Crystal, Shagreen and Stone by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This set of 3 coffee tables is made of various inlaid materials.
These modular tables can be setted up following your wishes.
The center piece is covered with a polished white rock c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass
Ceramic mirror by Claudie et Jean Rivier, France, 1960's
By Jean Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Jean et Claudie Rivier, France, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture Signed Ernst Barlach, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a flute player, signed Ernst Barlach, modern casting, XXI th century.
H: 31cm, W: 19cm, D: 18cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Truss Console Large in Oak by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
Truss Console Table is designed to follow the studio simple philosophy. This unique console table is made to order in our atelier in Paris. Custom finishes & colors and sizes are pos...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary work, XXIst Century.
Sculpture of a horse at a walk in the style of the 19th century in composite material and Plexiglas, contemporary scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Composition
Giovanni Pasotto, Ventaglio, Coat Hanger, Tarzia, Italy, Circa 1975
Located in Paris, FR
Giovanni Pasotto
Ventaglio
A red lacquered coat hanger made of seven adjustable and foldable stems on a half spherical base.
Produced by Tarzia.
Candiolo, Italy.
Circa 1975.
Liter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ceramic mirror by Albert Thiry, France, 1960's
By Albert Thiry
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic bird mirror by Albert Thiry, France, 1960's, leather hang
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alexander Calder - Three Onions - Signed Artist's proof on vellum, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Alexander Calder - "Three Onions"
Artist's proof on vellum, 1965, signed lower right.
Original frame. H: 51 x W 71 cm.
The American artist Alexander Calder was very attached to Fran...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Meuble de rangement en bois et métal
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
Large Daum Sculpture by the American Artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Daum sculpture by the American artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
Sculpture in pâte de cristal from Daum France by American artist Dan Dailey, 20th century.
h: 31cm, w: 66...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Table de chevet vintage en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en état moyen car le bois est piqué par les vers et doit être traité.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
A ceramic sconce Danikowski and Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sconce by Danikowski
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Paire de chaises vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaises en bois en état moyen. Le bois est vermoulé. Le tissu est déchiré à certains endroits et le métal est rouillé.
Category
1990s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Paire de chaiss en plastique vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaise en plastique et pieds métal en état moyen. Le plastique est taché et décoloré. Le métal est rouillé.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
PVC
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
Design sofa 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 "Cannage".
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Cannage" combines vintage elegance with chic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Meuble de rangement bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Foundation Console Table by Goons
By Goons
Located in Paris, FR
Foundation Console Table is originally designed as a custom project and showcased in Elle Décoration France. It is not available as a Goons Limited Edition piece. The piece is named,...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
"OTI" armchair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1980
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty tubular steel armchair created by the Danish designer Niels Gammelgaard on behalf of the publisher IKEA. An iconic piece in very good condition and with a lovely patina.
...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paire de chaises vintage années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaises des années 1980 en état correct mais le tissu est fatigué.
Le chrome est piqué un peu partout.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ceramic Olivia Cognet Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of symmetrical ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, made in Vallauris, France.
Single piece of ceramic without electrical component, made to be installed n front of a source ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple"
Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Design armchair Mw02 "Jungle", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This high-end designer armchair, custom-made in France, is a numbered and signed piece.
The MW02 "Jungle" model, limited to only...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Mw05 design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW05 armchair won the DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. It is a handmade collectible piece from France. A rare and unique object, targeting decorators and art lovers in search of or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999), Armchair with ottoman, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999),
Armchair with ottoman,
wood and leather,
circa 1970, Italy.
Armchair: Height 83 cm, seat height 35 cm, depth 112 cm, width 92 cm.
Ottoman: height 40 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Design armchair Mw01 "Black 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 armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Fauteuil de bureau simili cuir en état moyen
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Fauteuil de bureau en simili cuir en état moyen (petites déchirures, système de réglage de hauteur à réparer, ...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Synthetic
Werther Toffoloni Piero Palange Armchair
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
G23 Armchair Edition Germa Italy 1970
Lacquered wood and leather,
in excellent condition like new !
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Ceramic owl vide-poche by Olivier Pettit, France, 1960's
By Olivier Pettit
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic owl vide-poche by Olivier Pettit, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic lamp signed A. Grandt, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Large Ceramic table lamp signed A. GRANDT - VALLAURIS, no information collected about the signature
Turned embossed ceramic, cream with light blue color
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create sim...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Juliette Derel, France, circa 1963
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Juliette Derel, signed, documented in a book, circa 1963
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculptural table lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
Patinated bronze,
Stylised female character,
Gold plated brass reflector,
h. 37.8’’ x 18.5’’,
Numbered 4/8,
Signed, delivered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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