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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Mexico
Style: Modern
Small Black Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small black bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable Lounge Chair Colima, Solid wood, Wicker back and upholstery.
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspiration for this piece came from the outdoor spaces of guest houses found in tropical and exotic jungles on Mexico’s southern coastline. The boldness...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Wicker
Dumas Nightstand, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Dumas nightstand is manufactured in solid white oak with a wicker drawer. The wicker caning and the carpentry are made by Mexican craftsmen. This ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Wicker
Customizable Modern Dining chair Lago, Solid wood, handcrafted natural fiber.
Located in Mexico City, MX
Palm woven dining chair. Ideal for a dining room, the hand-woven palm back and seat give a twist to the classic, understated design of this chair making it a relaxed yet elegant piec...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Set of 6 Baccarat "Massena" Highball Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
The intricate detailing gives the Massena glass the appearance of impressive heft, as if it were a modern-day chalice. The polished silhouette and prismatic qualities make it worthy ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Customizable Modern Dining Armchair Lago, Solid wood, handcrafted natural fiber
Located in Mexico City, MX
Palm woven armrest dining chair. Ideal for headboards or a large dining room, the hand-woven palm back and seat give a twist to the classic, understated design of this chair making i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Dedo TV Stand
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dedo Collection's latest addition, the Dedo TV Stand. This Mexican contemporary TV stand by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA is a perfect example...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H21 x W10cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
Is a vase that is held off the ground by a hand-carved stone base. The vase resists fire below 950 degrees so it can be used to burn charcoal inside it or incense or contain water for flowers and plants. The vase made of black Oaxacan clay filters a very light humidity through its walls, which are cooked at a low temperature with wood and not glaze. The base of Manantial is made of volcanic stone known as recinto. The shape of the base is inspired by the legs of the traditional molcajete that is used to grind spices and chili peppers while the arches refer to the basic shape of the entrance to a cave creating an empty space between the ground and the black clay vase...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Dark Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in dark green & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designe...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Dining Table DEDO, Mexican Contemporary Design by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Comedor Redondo DEDO, a Mexican Contemporary 4 Seat Dining Set designed by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA. This dining set offers efficien...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Librero A-3, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
LIBRERO A-3
Librero A-3, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
The DEDO bookcases are simple and versatile pieces in which light columns give structure to the...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Large Black Bottle Matt by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large black bottle matt by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H16 x W19cm, 2 litres.
Materials: High Temperature Ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic culture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
PLB Lamp by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
PLB lamp by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H8 x D16cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, handblown glass.
El Pedregal is a neighborhood south of Mexico City developed in the 1940s and its...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Dimensions: D 23 x H 38 cm
Materials: Clay, Quartz stone
Available in black, green, blue and yellow.
Hand made in the town of San Jose de Gracia, M...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz
Gravedad Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Gravedad stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 6 cm
Options: White bone, butter milk
This year has been shaped by the topogra...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Halfmoon Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfmoon lilac bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H22 x W11cm, 600ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ombligos Unique Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Ombligos unique stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
Unique
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 x 17 x 14 cm
Options: Buttermilk, charcoal black
This year has been shaped by the top...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gota Decorative Piece by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Gota decorative piece by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x D30cm.
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
It is a decorative piece that mixes black clay from Oaxaca and stone fr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
XL Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
It's an original design for a getaway home the Arena Sofa XL is ultra-comfortable as it is practical for everyday family life. A geometric, still soft body ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 2 Tierra Caliente Vases by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tierra Caliente vase by Onora
Dimensions:
D 20 x H 30 cm
D 20 x H 20 cm
Materials: Clay
Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and burnished using a quartz st...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Contemporary Dining Table in Solid Mexican Hardwood by Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The table draws its inspiration from traditional Asian joinery. The structure is designed on the basis of joinery techniques, which make it possible to put it together and take it ap...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Machiche
Pale Opal Anatomía Sutil Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Opal Anatomía Sutil Stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 22 cm
Options: White Bone, Butter milk, Charcoal Black
This yea...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Moka Dining Table C, Round Table for Four by Nono
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Moka dining table, round table for four by NONO.
The Moka dining table is a sculptural dining table collection inspired by the iconic Italian moka po...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Halfmoon Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfmoon green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H22 x W11cm, 600ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
La Desviada Tall Table and Desk by Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factor
Located in New York, NY
La Desviada by Maria Beckmann
Tall Table and Desk
2014
W 63" x H 29.1" x D 27.6"
W 160 x H 74 x D 70 cm
La Desviada Table is a contemporary tall desk/table design by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small lilac bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H13 x W15cm
Materials: High Temperature Ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it was believe...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sillón Paz Couch by Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Sillón Paz by Maria Beckmann
Couch
2017
H 26.4" x W 81.9" x 37"
H 67 × W 208 × D 94 cm
Pictured: Solid oak wood with leather upholstery 2 seater sofa.
Sillón Paz is customizable in different options below:
Sold Wood: Walnut / Parota / Tzalam / Ash / Oak
Sizes:
Individual sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mesas Circuito, Mexican Contemporary Set of Coffee Tables by Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Designed and created with assemblies that make the woodcraft stand out. These timeless tables are characterized by three wood segments and a structure that protrudes to the surface. ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Bar Stool in Sculpted Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Stool is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chess Piece Side Table by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chess piece side table by Panorammma
Materials: Wood, resin.
Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm.
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mex...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood
Baccarat Set of 6 Tumbler Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Deep orgue bevel cuts, irradiating from the base, are etched directly into the Clear crystal. The intricate detailing gives the Massena tumbler a barrel-like appreance and a textural...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Copalera Contemporary Resin and Brass Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Part of ACOOCOORO’s Ceremonia special series, Copaleras (incense burners) create a play between their soft appearance, their ceremonial function and their ambiguous materiality, moul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
HIVE II, Resin and Travertine Cube Side Table by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The source of inspiration is the home of the bees called hives. The honeycomb has a very distinctive hexagonal pattern where we can find the honey, its color will depend on the type ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Noviembre XIV Mobile Sculpture in Burned Oak Wood Inspired by Brancusi
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre XIV Mobile Sculpture inspired by Brancusi
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor considered one of the m...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Solitario Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitario Stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 19 cm
This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncertaint...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Black Portal Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Portal Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 x 17 x 14 cm
Options: White bone, butter milk, stone sage.
This year has been shap...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Torso Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Torso Stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
Unique
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 25 cm
Options: White bone, Chocolate, Buttermilk, Charcoal Black, Glossy, Spotted Gra...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Customizable Modern Dining Chair Colima, Solid wood and upholstery.
Located in Mexico City, MX
This stool comes from one of our best-selling pieces: the Colima chair. Available in two
different versions, this stool is ideal for the kitchen bar or a perch table...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Large Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H 16 x W 19cm, 2 litres.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mitosis Candle Holder by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Mitosis candle holder by Camila Apaez
One of a Kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: W 10 x D 7 x 7 H cm
Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics bec...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Candle Holder Candelabro by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle Holder Candelabro by Camila Apaez.
One of a Kind.
Materials: Stoneware.
Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 16 H cm.
Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Orizaba Two Sided Bookcase Module B, Wood and Aluminium, Contemporary Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
This two sided bookshelf stands out for its sleek design. This bookshelf was conceived as a compound of modular pieces that can be assembled in differe...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Garrafa No. II Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrafa No. II vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 16 x 8 x 16 cm.
Glaze: Buttermilk
Other options: White bone, chocolate, charcoal black, glossy...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase Femme II by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique stoneware vase femme II by Camila Apaez.
Unique
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 22 cm
Also available in white bone, chocolate, buttermilk, charcoal black, glossy...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Av. México Armchair, Powder-Coated Metal and Fabric, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Avenida Mexico colorful sofa is a light, metal dark blue-structured sofa ideal for COVERED outdoors spaces. Its metal structure is powder-coated whi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Colima White Oak Credenza
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Credenza Colima follows the concepts of functionalism with its two shelf surfaces and storage area.
Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marb...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
La Colima Chair by Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Silla Colima by Maria Beckmann
Lounge Chair
2017
26 2/5 × 26 2/5 x 24 2/5 in
67 × 67 x 72 cm
La Colima Chair combines a soft leather with a rigid wood structure.
Picture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Black Marble Plates Set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plates in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 2 H cm Medium: 16 D x 16 W x 2 H cm Large: 12 D x 12 W x 2 H cm. Product...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lamparas Stoneware Lamp by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamparas stoneware lamp by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: H23.5x W26.04 x D10.16 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to t...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Montaña Small Coffee Table by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
Montaña Small Coffee Table by Comité De Proyectos
Dimensions: D 80 x W 68.3 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Monterrey marble, Cold rolled bars in black powder coated paint with details in Co...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Dual No.3 Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Dual No.3 Stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 18 cm
This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncert...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Solitario Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitario Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 X 7 X 19 cm
Options: White Bone, Stone Sage, Artichoke green (while supplies last), Butt...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Femme II Unique Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Femme II unique stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
Unique
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 22 cm
This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncerta...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Solitario Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitario stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 19 cm
Options: White bone, stone Sage, Artichoke green (while supplies last), butt...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Black Anatomía Sutil Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Anatomía Sutil stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 22 cm
Options: white bone, butter milk, charcoal black
This year ha...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Buttermilk Dual No.2 Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Buttermilk dual No.2 stoneware vase by Camila Apaez
One of a kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: 23 x 8 x 19 cm
Options: white bone, butter milk, charcoal black
This year h...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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