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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
6
3,421
1,034
240
to
94
4,695
52,753
52,483
4,695
1,997
2,792
8,593
4,695
3,503
1,070
701
629
565
503
209
185
184
184
146
101
70
55
37
6
6
7
1,021
3,661
14
308
518
1
9
10
13
65
169
176
108
63
2,115
1,060
876
767
612
4,133
3,220
432
378
368
143
115
99
90
57
Item Ships From: France
Style: Modern
Mobile by Olivier Dus Quennes, Circa 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mobile by Olivier Dus Quennes, Circa 1995.
Mobile by Olivier Dus Quennes in painted metal, 1995.
H: 42cm, W: 56cm, D: 20cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp a Corcovado Do Coração by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculptural table lamp a Corcovado Do Coração by Fantôme
Patinated bronze,
Male character,
Heart reflector in patinated & gilded brass,
Measures: H. 35.4’’ x ø 22.4’’
Nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic coffee table "mambo" by Roger Capron, France, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Mambo table by Roger Capron, ceramic and wood, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jedy Mouth-Blown Glass Pendant Light in Glossy White - 5 Lights
Located in Nice, FR
Our lighting fixtures are more than just lighting objects, they are functional works of art that bring a touch of mystery and wonder to any space.
The Jedy collection is no exception...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Small ceramic vase by Ruelland, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
small ceramic round vase by Ruelland, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic wall lamp, Model HOKA Kseniya Kravtsova 2023
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
White Ceramic wall lamp, Model HOKA Kseniya Kravtsova 2023
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and limited editions. Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several years and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps, 20th Century.
A pair of 20th century bronze table lamps with bronze shades, beautifully crafted.
H: 57.5cm, d: 24cm
Category
20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in yellow Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat.
New con...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mask by Accolay pottery, France, between 1947 and 1983
Located in Paris, FR
Mask by Accolay pottery, active between 1947 and 1983, signed
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Brazier by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazier by Rick Owens,
2007
Dimensions: L 42 x W 42 x H 25 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 18.5 kg
Available in black and Nitrate finish.
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and f...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tapigri Rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapigri rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Dimensions: 140 x 200 cm
Made to order creations can be done.
Tapigri is a construction of layered...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ceramic Coffee Table "Eucalyptus" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Eucalyptus table by Roger Capron
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vases,
Perfect condition. Price indicated for the pair but can be sold separately upon request 2000 euros
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bronze Sculpture by Studio Glustin at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Gilt bronze sculpture on black marble basement.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Trophy, La Maddalena, Sailing Ship, Boat, 2010
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Boat Poster, La Maddalena, Sailing Ship, 2010
Artist: Razzia
Title: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Sardegna
Date: 20...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Small ceramic vase by Ruelland, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Small ceramic vase by Ruelland, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fauteuil Zanotta "Hillroad" en cuir design Christophe Pillet Italie 1990 Modern
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fauteuil pivotant en cuir Marron foncé avec piètement métal.
Dessiné par Christophe Pillet ,pour Zanotta il trouvera sa place dans un salon lounge, pop, Space Age
Christophe Pillet,...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Clear and Frosted Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being clear and ridged and the one above frosted with this characteristically V shape.
Four lights per s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Michel Pichard bronze resin full moon wall mounted sculpture 2017
Located in Paris, IDF
This wall sculpture, "Full Moon," crafted in a mix of bronze and resin, is truly unique. It is an artist's proof, numbered two out of four, by French sculptor Michel Pichard, produce...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic coffee table by Mado Jolain, 1960's
By Mado Jolain
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table by Mado Jolain (1921-2019), metal feet, France, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic "Sun" coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic 'sun' coffee table by Roger Capron, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic mask by Accolay, France, active between 1947 and 1983
Located in Paris, FR
Mask by Accolay Pottery, active between 1945 and 1983, signed
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bobyrug’s vintage artistic hand knotted European tapestry with horses design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage hand knotted tapestry with nice design showing two horses in love with beautiful colours on brown and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
✨✨...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handcrafted 015 Coupe by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted 015 coupe by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 21 x H 16 cm
Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece.
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Baccarat Crystal Desk Clock, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat crystal desk clock, 20th Century.
Late 20th century Baccarat crystal desk clock, working, good condition, quartz movement.
H: 20cm , D: 11,5cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Wax Sculpture by Hervé Vernhes, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wax sculpture by Hervé Vernhes, 20th century.
Wax sculpture of a pensive woman by Hervé Vernhes, signed on the terrace, 20th century.
H: 17cm, W: 10cm, D: 10cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton ACTS, Sailing Ship, Boat, Marseille Spinaker 2006
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Boat Poster, ACTS, Sailing Ship, 2006
Artist: Razzia
Title: Louis Vuitton Acts 2004 – 2005 – 2006 – Marseille – Malmö S...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ceramic Enlighten Stool, Floor or Table Lamp
By Guy Bareff
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Enlighten ceramic pieces by Guy Bareff, that could be used as stools, side tables floor lamps or table lamps.
Each piece is made of a single bloc of ceramic with side vents to let t...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style.
Unique piece, handmade by the artist
Wood and metal.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic lamp by Les 2 Potiers, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Les Deux Potiers ceramic lamp, similar lamp documented in a book about les 2 Potiers
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Amethyst" coffee table by Von Pelt
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Amethyst" coffee table in resin glass and rock crystal by Von Pelt.
Germany, 2024
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm
Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam
Base and seat...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Bruno Gambone, Ceramic Table lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Bruno Gambone (1936-2021)
Table lamp
A light grey ceramic table lamp, with a cylindrical body decorated with a black line at the rim, surmounted with a trumpet shape stem.
With a light grey fabric shade.
Signed underneath « Gambone, Italy ».
Italy, 1980s.
Dimensions
Lamp alone
Height : 26 cm Diameter : 17,5 cm
Lamp with shade
Height : 52 cm Diameter : 35 cm
Bruno Gambone (1936-2021)
Bruno Gambone was born in Vietri sul Mare in 1936. His father, Guido Gambone, a famous ceramist soon trained him in his workshop in Firenze.
During the 50s, Bruno went to work with Andrea D’Arienzo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Plaster floor lamp by F. Vial
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Floor-lamp in sculpted plaster signed by the artist Florence Vial.
France, 2024
Dimensions: Diam 32 x H 187 cm (with shade)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handmade and unique piece
Signed and certificated by the artist
Inspired by Memphis movement
It's composed of different types of woods and lacquered wood
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Mirror by Les Argonautes, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, 1960's, birds decor
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain.
2 ashtrays with animal motifs, 20th century, painted porcelain, SM mark.
H: 2.5cm, W: 10cm, D: 10cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
"Crackled Earth" coffee table by Erwan Boulloud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Crackled Earth" coffee table in sculpted and patinated bronze.
Limited and signed piece by Erwan Boulloud.
France, 2024.
- 85 x 65 x H 35 cm
- 85 x 56 x H 40 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Unique ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1990's-2000
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Unique piece by Mithé Espelt owned by Colette who worked in Mithé Espelt worshop, 1990-2000
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Marble Abstract Sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White marble floor sculpture with black marble base
One of a kind sculpture
Signed by the artist
Jean Frederic Bourdier
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gloria Lamp by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Gloria Lamp by Alice Lahana Studio
Dimensions: W 20 x D 13.5 x H 35 cm
Materials: Stoneware.
The Gloria lamp is handcrafted in the studio workshops. With its organic and abstract sh...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic "apple" vase by Georges Jouve, France, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Black ceramic vase by Georges Jouve, signed, France, 1950's
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cleo Lamp by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cleo Lamp by Alice Lahana Studio
Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 52 cm
Materials: Stoneware.
Led Bulb G125 7W 2700K E27 (included)
Alice Lahana is a french designer based in Paris. Whi...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's
By Louis Giraud
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic black table lamp by Louis Giraud, signed, 1950's
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Small Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps made of two pieces of alabaster, a cylindrical base and a curved shade.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mw04 "J'adore" design chair by Olivier Santini and Leah Kirsch, made in France
By MW Exclusive
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The MW04 "J'adore" chair (identification number MW042305) is limited to 20 pieces worldwide. It is the result of a collaboration between Olivier SANTINI, the designer of MOJOW...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen
Table lamp/Medium floor lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen. Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen.
The VL Studio family is derived...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Antique Belgian Original Oil Painting Signed by O. Waterloos 1917
Located in COLMAR, FR
An authentic, antique, Belgian oil painting on stretched canvas. It is signed by the artist, O. Waterloos, and dated 1917 in the lower left corner (see photo). It depicts a lovely, o...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Long Chandelier With Pink Curved Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier, ideal over a dining table, made of brass structure with twelve sources of light. The structure is covered with a layer of side by side pink tinted and curved Murano ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceramic vase by Cloutier, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Frères Cloutier, red and black, signed, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century French Original Landscape Painting on Stretched Canvas Signed 1977
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lush and harmouneous, vintage painting from the 1970s that feels surprisingly modern and timeless. This original oil painting on stretched canvas has been sourced in France. Even t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Keglen Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Keglen table lamp by Louis Poulsen
Keglen table lamp by Louis Poulsen, designer Jakob Lange - Big Ideas.
Keglen is the result of a collaboration between BIG Ideas and Louis Poulsen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
High ceramic table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
This height is rather unusual however the feet has visibly done a long time ago, metal feet, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Console, Pedestal Atlante by Adrien Coroller
Located in Paris, FR
21st century console pedestal Atlante by Adrien Coroller
Bronze
Customizable
Numeroted 1/8, signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity
The tray and the base are direc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Truss Console Table 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. custom finishes and sizes are possible.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Reclaimed Wood
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Box Small Cabinets
Cabinet With Narrow Drawers
Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets With Paw Feet
Carved Door Crown
Carved Wood Design Door Cabinet
Bow Front Commode
Art Deco Exhibition Posters
Bathrooms With Antique Vanities
Cabinet Lights
Modern Glass Cabinet For Display
Canadian Historical Art
Vintage Clothes Us
Bachelor Chest
Bachelors Chest
Carved Chinese Drawers
Asian Brass Hardware
Canadian Travel Poster
Pair Of Wood Side Chests