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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st century Pair of Original of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
A pretty ceramic vase and planter set in the shape of lemons, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st century "Banana" Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Banana" ceramic vase and bowl set
Pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of bananas, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flowers.
Vase ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original "Pepper" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Pepper " ceramic vases
A pretty pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright yellow and red colour and large size of this pair will look gre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modular Contemporary Design Coffee Tables by Anouchka Potdevin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modular contemporary design coffee tables by Anouchka Potdevin. In stainless steel and marble. Custom ordered in other colors.
Measu...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Guillerme et Chambron oak armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a Guillerme et Chambron "Elmore " seat in oak
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
21st Century Pair of Original "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lemons, handmade. The bat-jour is handmade in velvet/yellow velvet.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Nerfa stainless steel Coffee Table
Located in PARIS, FR
Nerfa coffee table rises enigmatically from the earth entwining you in the artistry of its veins. With an air of grace and poetry, it establishes itself as the soul of your space. This brushed stainless steel tinted coffee table...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculpture in Marbre Peint by Jaildo Marinho da Costa.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in Marbre Peint by Jaildo Marinho da Costa.
Contemporary sculpture by Jaildo Marinho da Costa in marbre peint, circa 2000.
H: 28cm, l: 47cm, p: 10cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
T24 brass and glass coffee table by Peter Ghyczy, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Lyon, FR
Large rectangular coffee table designed in the 1970s by Peter Ghyzcy in the Netherlands, T24 model.
Brass feet, thick glass top (1,5cm).
Very good condition, few scratches and traces...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st Century Pair of Original "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of bananas, handmade. Matching yellow velvet shade included.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm
Pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original of "Sunflower" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Sunflower" ceramic vases
A pretty pair of handmade ceramic vases in the shape of sunflowers. The bright yellow colour and large size of this pair will look great in your liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Chobi afghan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century modern design Chobi Afghan rug with nice design of a flower and with light Colors, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Andre Bloch Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of modern ceramic by Andre Bloch turned into table lamps. Topped with modern lampshade with Nobilis fabric.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair of Original "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of oranges, handmade. The lampshade has an orange motif. The lampshade is handmade in our own w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, France 1987
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large decorative panel consists in 20 glazed lava plates fixed on wood and
executed on order for an italian collector from the Milano area in 1987
This panel with a lively line and ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lava
21st Century Pair of Original "Lavander" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lavender Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lavender, handmade. Matching purple velvet shade included.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Hand-Printed French Wall Tapestry in Wool Signed by J.C. Bissery
Located in COLMAR, FR
An exceptional and very rare wall tapestry from the 1960s in amazing condition. This large and stunning wall tapestry in wool has been designed and signed on the back by the French a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll.
Marcel Breuer designed this ...
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Pham Luan, Vietnam
Located in NICE, FR
About the artist:
Pham Luan was born in 1954 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He graduated from Hanoi Teacher's Training College and is self-taught in visual arts. Pham L...
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
"Marshmallow" Sofa, Herman Miller , Italy, Circa 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An icon of post-war design, the Marshmallow sofa represents an optimistic and heroic moment in American history. This unique sofa has a very recognizable design with 18 round, separa...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of oak stool Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak stools in oak by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
21st Century Abstract Expressionist Fine Art THE SPACE IN BETWEEN by Troy Smith
Located in Paris, FR
The Space in Between is the spontaneous interpretation and materialization of the positive flows of energies that govern the relationships between two loving beings and more particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug with a simple design with a cream open field with design and a light border with stylized flowers on a...
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirro by les Argonautes, France, 1960's, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Splendid bookcase by Jacques Adnet, 1955, France
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), wood, lacquered metal, brass, circa 1955
Dimensions : 106.5 x 65 x 17 cm / 41.929 x 25.590 x 6.693 inches.
Sublime bookcase crafted by Jacques Adnet. The b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare lounge chair, Artelano and Samuel Coriat, France, Circa 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare lounge chair in black leather and black lacquered metal, with tilt adjustment system using a locking screw. This lounge chair designed by Samuel Coriat began in 1986 and benefits from exceptional comfort and design.
Artelano : Founded by Samuel Coriat. Thirty-three years ago, he left Havas to found his own brand and design his first furniture. If he's just starting out, his style is already firmly defined: basic shapes and pure lines served by materials like glass, metal and lacquered wood. This taste for simplicity will subsequently guide his choices. His business is doing well but Samuel Coriat wants to take a step forward: he wants to become a publisher, that is to say, collaborate with designers on projects, from design to sale, including manufacturing. He contacts creators whose work, he thinks, matches what he likes. The first to be called, in 1987, was Pascal Mourgue. He then signed his first collection, “Atlantique”, for Artelano. The collaboration between the two men will continue and give birth to other creations. After the Italians Paolo Deganello, in 1992, and Carlo Bartoli, in 1993, Samuel Coriat worked in 1994 with the Frenchman Olivier Gagnère, for whom he produced the chairs and armchairs which today furnish the Café Marly...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Sculpture, Chimère by Adrien Coroller
Located in Paris, FR
21st century console pedestal Atlante by Adrien Coroller
Bronze
Numeroted 1/8, signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity
With his many experiences, Adrien Coroller q...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic mirror by Juliette Derel, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Small mirror by Juliette Derel, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Console Folium by Arriau Made in France
By Jean Arriau
Located in Paris, FR
Onyx top with mirror polished brass center attacked with acid and brushed brass base.
The term folium comes from the ancient Greek phyllon (leaf).
The artist wanted to pay homage t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Toro Ceramic Floor Lamp by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique floor lamp by the french artist Dominique Pouchain.
This floor lamp represents the bull imagery often used by Pouchain with the distinctive horns that can be seen in his diffe...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s
Located in Lille, FR
Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s.
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bakelite
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Cup, San Fransisco, Sailing Ship, Boat, 2013
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Boat Poster, San Fransisco, 2013
Artist: Razzia
Title: Louis Vuitton Cup – San Fransisco - USA– July – August 2013
Dat...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Trophy Cup, Auckland New Zealand, Sailboat, 2002
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Boat Poster,Auckland, New Zealand, Sailing Ship, 2002
Artist: Razzia
Title: Louis Vuitton Cup – New Zealand – October 2...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ceramic mirror by Roland Zobel, France, 1960's
By Roland Zobel
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Roland Zobel
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Navy Blue by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town 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
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Bordeaux Red by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Turquoise by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" White by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Ecru by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Grey by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Black by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1990's Jaime Hayon Pink Sideboard
By Jaime Hayon
Located in LYON, FR
1990's sideboard/cabinet by spanish designer jaime hayon. Some very small chips of paint. But over all very good condition. James Hayon is a renowned designer of Spanish origin
Sour...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Pair of Table TRESOR by Jean Arriau
By Jean Arriau
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table
Polished brass top and rock crystal
Aqua Forte technique engravings
Mirror polish brass base
Width 69,29’’ x Depth 32,28’’ x Height 16,14’’ 2 x 88,20 lbs
Width ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Plaster table lamps by LYNX
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of table lamps in sculpted plaster.
Signed piece by the artist LYNX.
France, 2024.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Mw02 "Pop" design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Olivier SANTINI's "MW02 POP" armchair, handmade in France, comes in a signed and numbered edition, MW022212.
The POP model is a modern, unique armchair with a delightfully carefree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vase, blue with golden inserts
Perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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
12st Century Abstract Unique Sculpture Orchid by Cynthia Sah
By Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
ORCHID By Cynthia Sah
Statuary
Carrara white marble and marble base
Measures: 16,70’’ x 9,80’’ x 14’’
One-off in these dimensions
Signed and delivered with a certificate of auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town 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
21st Century Limited Edition 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
Patinated Bronze
Female character in contortion
Patinated brass reflector
h. 37.4’’ x 13.8’’
Limited Editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's, France
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Floor lamp circa 1970 Henri Fernandez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This floor lamp was done by the artist Henri Fernandez and manufactured by Maison Honore in the seventies
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Totem" sculpture by Jacques Darbaud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Totem" sculpture in ceramic signed by the artist J. Darbaud.
France, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture CORRESPONDANCE by Bernard Varvat, 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 Bernard Varvat sculptor », Editions Lelivredart, 2020.
“My work is focused on the search for forms and two forms are at the base of this search, the triangle and the curve, playing their participation alone or in association.
The translation of my emotions leads to an abstract work.
Abstraction places us outside our habits of thought; we cannot appeal to our ability to recognize; we must only refer to our own experiences and allow ourselves to rediscover first sensations, emotions. To go further than the imitation of the forms we have in front of us is for me the true creation.
Our capacity to perceive is much broader than we think; but we must devote attention to it and allow ourselves the freedom to look at the work as it is, to accept what it gives us to think, according to our personal journey – this is a parenthesis of truth.”
Born in 1944
• Lives and works in Provence in Bouc-Bel-Air
• Regional Delegate Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur of the Syndicat national des sculpteurs et plastic surgeons (SNSP)
• Member and Director of the National Society of Fine Arts (SNBA)
• ADAGP Sculpture Award – 2012
• 1st Prize of Sculpture of the Grand Prix d'Argenson, Paris – 2002...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
2 bulbs E14
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Tuscany, Car Race, Italy, 1995
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia,Original Louis Vuitton Classic Car Poster, Tuscany, 1995
Artist: Razzia
Title: Louis Vuitton Italia Classica – Sulle strade della Toscana –...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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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