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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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: Italy
Item Ships From: Spain
Style: Modern
Coasters Set of 4 Cocktail Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in Green Quartzite. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Quartz

Firmamento Milano Pillola Table Lamp by Parisotto and Formenton Architetti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Elegant interior lamp designed as an essential element that creates an evocative light of great comfort. A matte ball of simple and pure form, cut in two perfect halves that diffuse reflected and discreet light. The project line is the essentiality that shapes both the aesthetics and the lighting effect. The light is spread from inside the ball, reflected on the inner shell of the dome and spread on the surface of the table on which it is placed. Designed for the living, its light gives a great atmosphere to the home. The unit features a dimmer enabling custom quality and intensity light. Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton graduated in architecture from the IUAV of Venice. In 1990 they founded their own design firm P+F Parisotto+Formenton Architetti. Their research is oriented towards a range of different design themes, through which they have developed wide experience on both the national and international levels. In the design field they developed a collaboration with leading furniture and lighting companies such as cc-tapis, FontanaArte, Mingardo, Minotti Cucine. In the yacht sector the studio worked for Sanlorenzo, Cantiere del Pardo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp in milky and transparent blown glass. Artemide production. Designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva in 1968. Biography Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva (born in Milan, 1939) is an Italian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Turquoise Opaline Glass Nightstands, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Turquoise Opaline Glass Nightstands with two drawers, brass handles, inlays and legs.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 ceiling lamps Italian manufacture 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two Italian-made ceiling lights from the 1970s represents excellence in Italian design and craftsmanship of that era. . Their clean, geometric shape blends harmoniously in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available also a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century Handmade HEIGHT 50 cm WIDTH 26 cm good conditions
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

1980s Modernist Polychrome Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing polychrome cascade murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in the Eighties in Venice by Mazzega. The polychrome murano glass resemble stalactites in their shape, they are in very good condition as the chromed metal structure because the chandelier came from an important lighting shop in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Floor lamp attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lugo, IT
Floor lamp attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Dual ignition Good Condition Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s floral fabric armchairs with wooden feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large 1970s Italian modern antique armchairs with upholstered cushion and wooden feet. Sound structure and sturdy chair. The fabric needs to be replaced as pictured.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Sapele Wood

Set Tavolini scagliola grigia, basi plexiglass fatto a mano in italia da Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Clouds come floating into our life, no longer to carry rain or storm, but to add color to our sunsets.” Cloud coffee tables born just by looking at one of the wonders of our world....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Scagliola

Tavolino lato divano scagliola verde base legno laccato, fatto a mano Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
"Astral" è un tavolino moderno e colorato da posizionare vicino ai tuoi divani o poltrone. Ha una molteplice funzionalità ed è un tocco di colore allegro da inserire nella stanza. Il...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Scagliola, Harewood

MARBLE SAMPLES pack of 6 samples to choose from different marble and finishings
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
MARBLE SAMPLES pack of 6 samples to choose from different marble and finishings. Pack of 6 samples to be agreed with the customer. Options to choose 6 different marbles from the marbles of the material samples. Marbles and finishes may vary. Marble samples measuring 10 x 10 x 2 centimeters, to be chosen from the marbles of the material samples in the image: Triana yellow marble, wood limestone, Bateig sandstone, Blanco Italia (Carrara) marble, emperor brown marble, Alicante red marble, cherry grey...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored, cotton, Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Project: Alessandro Becchi. Production year 1970. Born in 1970, the historic Anfibio that continues to make dream generations all around the world. In 1972 it was selected and awarded for the prestigious “Compasso d’Oro”: sold in tens of thousands of precious varieties and exhibited in 13 museums around the world. A very freedom seat, “relax version” to watch tv, “Atollo version” to seat with other, and bed for adults. These are its indispensable ingredients, that’s why the whole world loves and sympathizes with Anfibio. This historic sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Orologio da parete con disegno grafico di Kurt B. Delbanco per Morphos 1980 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Orologio da parete, con disegno geometrico e grafico con colori primari, nero e grigio. Prodotto da Morphos nel 1980 ca. e disegnato da Kurt B. Delb...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
Located in Milan, IT
USA, 1960 circa Akari edition for Steph Simon Mulberry tree skin frame, paper and bamboo shade Availability: 1 Literature: similar examples reproduced in: Sam Hunter, "Isamu N...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30 Materials: Fibreglass Available in black and white. Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Erosion Double Sink, Unique Collection
Located in ES
One of a kind Erosion double sink sculpted from a solid piece of Jurassic Marble (base and faucets not included), with Nerineas fossils in relief, combining natural and leather finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

1970s Willy Rizzo Walnut Veneer and Brass Table Console
Located in IT
Willy Rizzo attributed console table. Walnut wood veneer, brass details and glass top. cm 160 x 39,5 H 80.
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves. Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This bea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Round side table wooden base scagliola art top handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Cupioli produces a large range of coffee or side table. This model is manufactured with a scagliola art top supported by sober lacquered wooden base. The small size make it suitable ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Kilombo Home Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cotton Pac-Man Mustard&Green
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Kilombo Home. This stylish pillow is the perfect accessory. A simple touch full of character that would change the room where is placed. Mix our different patterns to get the perfect look. - Pattern name: Pac-Man Mustard&Green - Color: Mustard and green - Front fabric: 100% cotton machine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Semi-Matte Polished Stainless Steel Umbrella Storage Stand For Small Space
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Plec Umberella Stand is one of the secrets in our catalogue. It’s been in production for more than 20 years and remains just as current and functional as its first day. Elegant a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Side table scagliola sculpture handmade in Italy by Cupioli available
Located in Rimini, IT
Sculptured Modern side table , crafted by skilled italian craftmans using 17th-century scagliola technique, this unique side table belongs to the Glacial Sculptures Collection of limited-edition pieces that add an artistic element to a modern interior. "Polar " side table has a declared inspiration in Icebergs, on which the magical colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Scagliola

Indoor Glide Black Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hyon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous publishing as this singular side table by Jaime Hayon. It is functional, has quality and a touch of humour, which is alwa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Italian Glass Chandelier from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exceptional Italian chandelier from 1970's, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti works. Made of hundreds of Murano glass pieces interlaced with tr...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fruit Bowl in marble, by Karen Chekerdjian, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and center: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. An essential shape and cla...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame. Period: 1980s E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system. Perfect co...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass

Dining Table black scagliola shagreen top casted brass legs handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
This is a sophisticated dining table, the perfect example of the continuous research of our handicraft laboratory where we emphasize the material “scagliola” in the multitude of its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Odin Sofa by Konstantin Grcic, ClassiCon
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The special geometry of the seat means that people are not sitting parallel to each other, but facing each other: an invitation to dialogue. Seen in this way, Odin is a modern interp...
Category

1990s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Black and Orange Flower Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Murano glass chandelier composed by dozens black orange and white hand blown flowers and by Galleria Veneziani. Available also a pair.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Secreto Round Coffee Table by Colé, Natural Oak and Orange Lacquered Top
Located in Milan, Lombardy
It comes from the idea of transforming the traditional coffee table, usually overflowing with books, magazines and newspapers, in a 'coffee ta...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

Italian Modern Black Sky Wood Iron Coffee Table by Moscatelli Formanova, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black sky, wood and black iron Coffee table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s Elegant coffee table with square wooden top covered in black sky. The central st...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Grundig Type HIFI Studio 400
Located in Catania, IT
For model Hi-Fi-Studio 400 PW= 1212, Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke) Paese: Germania Produttore / Marca: Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke) alternative name ...
Category

1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition, Steel

Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Luna is a handmade transparent candle stick in mouth blown glass designed by Aldo Cibic, it is available in three different sizes. This piece is a timeless object whose curvy Silhoue...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

'Cottonflower' Bed in Green Blue Jacquard Wool Fabric and Velvet
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
Designed to maximize floor space, this double bed combines style and function in a simple design of superb craftsmanship. Simple yet captivating, the frame is padded and upholstered ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Black and Orange Flower Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Murano glass chandelier composed by dozens black and orange hand blown flowers by Galleria Veneziani. Available also a pair.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

L.A. Studio Curved Yellow Sofa of Six-Seat Manufactured in Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Curved sofa upholstered in yellow cotton velvet and legs made of brass, Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Vulcano Corteccia Texture Lilac Low Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Dynamic and chic, this versatile vase will diffuse a sophisticated aura into a modern living room or entryway decor. The elegant form of the conical Sil...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi. Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped. Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm. Brass plinth base H. 15 cm. unique room very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood. Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Bent straights” table origins in a game of curves, arising from a two-dimensional surface turning into three-dimensional objects, prospectively contradictory, deceiving the percepti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves. Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This bea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame. Period: 1980s E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system. Perfect co...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Graceful Italian Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling lights realized in pure Murano glass large leaves with amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This beautiful ceiling light gives an elegant Ambience a speci...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

New Modern Fruit Bowl in White Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. An essential shape and cla...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Kirk Sofa Armchair, Living, Orange, Black, Moder Design, Lounge, Hotel, Metal
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Kirk is a set of armchairs and sofas conceived as a game of building blocks, in which the container and the contents play an interlocking game based on minimal asymmetries, unexpecte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Essentia Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Essentialism becomes a sublime expression of elegance in the Essentia solid wood bed. A minimalist and sophisticated design, characterized by clean lines and refined details. The structure is made of solid canaletto walnut and handcrafted according to traditional Italian craftsmanship. Available with or without padded headboard.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jacopo Foggini Contemporary Modern Methacrylate Italian Pendant Lamp
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Gorgeous pendant lamp designed by the Italian designer Jacopo Foggini. Lamp model "Brilli C". Handcrafted in cast methacrylate in different red color shades, Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Armchair Balu' Office, Metal Base Swivel and Upholstery in Velvet by Emilio Nan
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The deep, rounded seat encourages relaxation and conversation. The perfectly balanced volume of the body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Crystal "Cometa" Chandelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal "Cometa" chandelier Dimensions: 100 height x 45 diameter cm Materials: crystal, brass A chandelier with polished brass structure. Refined brass chains at different heigh...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italy 21st Century Coffee Table in Grey Oakwood, Rectangular
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 21st Century rectangular oakwood coffee table in modern style. The beauty of this coffee table in oakwood is the modern style and color. We can appreciate the elegance of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Murano Leave Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 18 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 of this Item. Measures: Diamet...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo. ten drawers, wood and brass details. Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm A video and better pictures will be available soon.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterminative article precedes a non-identified noun. The objects play on the ambiguity of the matter than can deceive the eye: a sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic three-seater sofa mod. Utrecht with curved seat and backrest, padded and upholstered ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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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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