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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Table Lamp by the Artist Marcello Furlan, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by the artist Marcello Furlan, XXth Century.
Glass and metal table lamp, design by the artist Marcello Furlan, XXth century, small lack on the base of the lamp foot.
h: 3...
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic vide de poche by Juliette Derel, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vide poche by Juliette Derel, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Constructivist mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's, Constructivist model
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Armchair by Piero Lissoni, Kartell Edition, Year 2000.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair by Piero Lissoni, Kartell Edition, Year 2000.
Armchair, model "Form" by Piero Lissoni, Kartell edition, in white polyester and chromed metal for the structure, circa 2000, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Three "Geometry" Design Tables with Cork Tops, Indoor, Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three "Geometry" Tables with Cork Tops
Three "Geometry" tables in different shapes: round, oval and square. Cork top.
Available in several frame colours.
Indoor and outdoor models
Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lamp by Jacques Blin, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic vide de poche by Chambost
Located in Paris, FR
Green ceramic vide de poche by Chambost
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Carrés Pink Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carrés" pink armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
This armchair comes with a weather co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Pink Terracotta Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Pink Terracotta Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carrés Dark Green Fabric Armchair, Indoor, Outdoor, Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dark green "Carrés" armchair
Dark green "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 century
Modern production sofa for outdoors or indoors. The structure is made of metal and reinforced by ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage nutcracker
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated walnut-shaped nutcracker, 1970s. Perfect condition.
LP2535
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Armchair in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Armchair in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cream Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Cream Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Grey Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Grey Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lampe Kartell KD6 4006 blanche par Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italy 1950
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Très rare sur le marché , suspension de taille XXL 62 cm de diamètre, conçue par les designers de renommée mondiale, Achille et Pier Castiglioni et Fabrique par Kartell dans les anné...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Grey Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Grey Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Yellow Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Yellow Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 century
Modern production sofa for outdoor or indoor use. The structure is made of metal and reinfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp by the Artist Henri Morand, 1940, Modernist Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by the artist Henri Morand, 1940, Modernist style.
Table lamp in chromed metal and glass blocks, design by the artist Henri Morand, circa 1940, Modernist style.
h: 36cm, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Inamorata Pair of polished aluminum vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover this pair of varnished aluminum vases, meticulously crafted. Between these vases emerges the elegant silhouette of a nude woman, delicately expressing the essence of feminin...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Carrés Olive Green Fabric Armchair, Indoor , Outdoor, Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Olive colour armchair "Carrés
Pink armchair "Carrés". Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
This ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, signed, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Sofa in Metal and Rope, 21 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Sofa in Metal and Cord, 21 century
Modern production sofa for outdoor or indoor use. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on the back a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Three "Geometry" Design Tables with Metal or Laminate Tops, Indoor, Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three "Geometry" Tables with Metal or Laminate Tops
Three "Geometry" tables in different shapes: round, oval and square. Metal or laminate top with stone effect.
Available in several...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s,
Bronze with double black and gilt patina,
Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches
Stunning pair of Afri...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass Nenuphar Coffee Table by Atelier Thomas Formont
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Nenuphar coffee table by Atelier Thomas Formont
Design: Thomas Formont
Materials: Solid brass fine polished, waxed, patinated finish with...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Yellow Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Yellow Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The structure is m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Grey Outdoor or Indoor Sofa in Metal and Cord, 21 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Grey Outdoor or Indoor Sofa in Metal and Cord, 21 century
Modern production sofa for outdoors or indoors. The structure is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on the back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall light in Murano glass
By Veronese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall light sconces in Murano glass probably Veronese with gold glitter
3 of them
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
Indulge in luxury and refinement with this exceptional desk set designed by the renowned Italian designer Roberto Danesi...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
21st Century Unique CONSOLE SAUVEGARDE by Fabien Cadamuro from France
By Fabien Cadamuro
Located in Paris, FR
Sauvegarde is a console made of glass, brass, and oxidized steel. It is an artistic piece of furniture that should he handled with
the utmost care. The aesthetics of the furmiture an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century Carrés Orange Terracotta Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carrés" terracotta-coloured armchair
Terracotta-coloured "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Table lamp by Designers Marco Colombo and Mario Barbaglia, Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by Designers Marco Colombo and Mario Barbaglia, Circa 1980-1990.
Table lamp, model Edipo, black polypropylene base, white Plexiglas reflector and dark brown fabric, desig...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Philippe Starck chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Wendy Wright by French designer Philippe Starck for Disform, from the 1980s. It is in white/grey anodized metal. In very good condition.
DV516
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carrés Beige Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beige armchair "Carrés
Beige "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
This armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Panoramic" sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Panoramic Colisée" sofa upholstered with a bouclette fabric.
Matching armchair available.
Creation by Studio Glustin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large plate by Roger Capron, centaure decor, 1060's, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Marble Sculpture by Artist François Fernandez, Circa 2001.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Marble Sculpture by Artist François Fernandez, known as SAVY, Circa 2001.
Marble sculpture by the artist François Fernandez, known as Savy, signed SAVY and dated 2001.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Philippe Starck chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Wendy Wright by French designer Philippe Starck for Disform, from the 1980s. It is in gray anodized metal. In very good condition.
DV517
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Illuminated Mirrors by Benedetto Fornasetti, Circa 1970.
By Fornasetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of illuminated mirrors by Benedetto Fornasetti, Circa 1970.
Pair of mirrors by designer Benedetto Fornasetti, illuminated mirrors in ...
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Marble Sculpture by Artist François Fernandez, Circa 2000.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Marble Sculpture by Artist François Fernandez, known as SAVY, Circa 2001.
Marble sculpture by the artist François Fernandez, known as Savy, signed SAVY and dated 2001.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Beige Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped Beige armchair
Beige Wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Orange Terracotta Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped terracotta color armchair
Wave-shaped terracotta armchair with cylinder scrolls on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Dark Green Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dark Green Wave Armchair
Dark green wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Giuliana Gramigna, Otero, Table Lamp, 1979
Located in Paris, FR
Giuliana Gramigna
Otero
A table lamp with a half-spherical white lacquered shade issuing a transparent-beaded fringe, on a cylindrical central stem, on a flat round terrace.
P...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Creme Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped Cream armchair
Cream-coloured Wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Pair of SCANDINAVIAN GLASS VASES, by PER LUTKEN, for HOLMEGAARD, Denmark 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of asymetrical cylindrical or tube blown vases, Modernist, Forme-Libre, 2 high and low purple blue blown glass vases, both acide signed and dated under the base by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
"Helix Spiral Swivel" Coffee Table after a model by D. Lane, France, Circa 1980
By Danny Lane
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful vintage low table inspired by the style of Danny Lane, helix spiral stacked glass with removable oval stained glass top. The unique helical spiral design, with neatly stack...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Pair Original of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Interesting pair of ceramic vases in the shape of garlic, they are handmade. The vase contains garlic bulbs that look almost real. The vase is waterpro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp Sisyphe by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculpturale table lamp Sisyphe by Fantôme
Patinated bronze
Imbalanced male character
Reflector in patinated & gilded brass
Measures: H. 37.4’’ x 23.6’’
Numbered 2/8,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
21st Century Original Bell Side Table in Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bell Side Table in Glass
This modern "Bell" table has become iconic thanks to its simple, elegant shape. The table is finished with a subtle gilded steel edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Figs" Original Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set 21st Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Figs" Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
A pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of figs, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
French table lamp in brass from 50's by Maison Arlus with lampshade.
Made of brass and metal parts with a "gun metal' patina and "rigitulle".
Easy to move thanks to its small brass h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st century Pair of Original of "Tomato" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Tomato" Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of tomatoes, made by hand. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room.
The va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenaue
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification
Dimensions : 163.5 cm / 64,37 inches
Stunning life-size bronze sculpture of an African woman...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
21st century Pair of Original of "Peppers" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Peppers " Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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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