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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New York City
Style: Modern
Lucite Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made salmon pink Lucite acrylic tissue box holder, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 1990s. Lucite/acrylic is .5" thick. Perfect for a powde...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Karl Springer Set of 10 Stunning "J.M.F. Chairs" In Lacquered Goatskin 1981
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 10 “J.M.F.” dining chairs in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1981 (dated “6.5.81” on underside of each chair). The subtle variations in the goatskin ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Maharam Throw, Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra, Salt
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Throw Drenthe Heath by Claudy Jongstra 006 salt Named for the species shorn to create it, Drenthe Heath is a handmade felt by Dutch textile ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Amber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An armchair with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Artisan Murano Glass Oval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Murano art glass framed mirror with brass accents on top, bottom and sides. Italy. This mirror is currently available in our NYC showroom. Custom dimensions and colors are availab...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Botanica Chandelier: Aqua, Mint, Jade, Lavender Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Botanica Chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass leaves suspended from a single arc clad in hand woven leather. Inspired by ban...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Teddy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and around the seat cushion, transitioning from leg, to arm, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Faux Fur

Teddy Chair
Teddy Chair
$6,800 / item
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Flatweave with Cream and Beige Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool and jute, this 5x8 flatweave represents an exciting new custom-capable line in the Rug & Kilim Collection. On the Design: This contemporary rug features...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute

Pair of Reverse-Dome Trophy Sconces in Murano Milk Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of "trophy" sconces were created in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Continuum 03 Sconce: Satin Brass/Topaz Stripes Glass Shade by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure consists of a set of custom bent brass tubes that can be arranged in a variety of ways to produc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a gift-sized 3x4 Kilim from an innovative new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pan...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Modern Color Block Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Color Block Coffee Table by Ercole Home features a round mosaic tabletop raised above a column base crafted from Maple in a White pain...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Maple

Ripple Fabric in Silver and Indigo, Belgian Linen (Fabric by the Yard)
Located in New York, NY
Ripple is our love letter to indigo dye, detailed shapes ripple beautifully throughout the bold pattern, seen here in Silver. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in New Y...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Karl Springer Gunmetal, Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, iconic Parsons style coffee table in heavy gunmetal with a smoked glass inset top and brass pinstripe inlay. Pictured in the Karl Springer catalog. In overall great cond...
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel
Located in New York, NY
Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini Design In Stock 15" x 15" x 16" H as shown. Custom sizes and shapes available. Our line of hex tables are u...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Ultimate Undyed Round Natural by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully designed Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Upholstery is by Florence Knoll, originating from the United States, Circa 2000. Featuring a chrome f...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Signal Pendant Light from Souda, Black & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Utilizing warm LEDs and indirect light, signal pendants hover above any interior like a celestial body emitting a comforting glow. Consisting of a spun metal shade pierced by a polis...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

"Court Series" Field House Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Colorful Red Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Black Kreten Nightstand, Bedside Table from Souda, Tall, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Paul Michel Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Paul Michel convertible coffee table with hidden interior mirrored storage. Designed and manufactured in France, this example dates from the 1970s. It ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Signal Linear Pendant, Souda, Medium, White & Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price is for a signal linear pendant with white shade and copper accents. This piece is customizable so we can also make the finishes per order to your spec. Lamping: G8 LED Bulbs ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Tones of Plum and Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 textural rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted silk and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Holly Hunt Style Red Vinyl Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Style Red Vinyl Covered Bar Stools. 45" H x 18" W x 19" D; seat: 31" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vases with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Sculptural Fabric Floor Lamp from Mirei Monticelli, Aquarius, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Aquarius: a Modern sculptural fabric floor lamp from Mirei Monticelli - In Stock. This newest work from award winning Mirei Monticelli debuted at ICFF in May of 2022. From the artist: "As the sun sets, the sky turns a deep rich purple, and the Milky Way sparkles in the depths of space, Aquarius soars majestically through the sky. She loves the feeling of the wind on her skin and the way the moon makes her hair shimmer. Aquarius - the water Bearer, is embodied in this cascading floor lamp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

FLOS Romeo Soft T1 Halogen Table Lamp by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family created by industry innovator Philippe Starck, this stunning and strikingly simple table lamp provides diffused light through a plissé cloth shade and acid-etched pressed borosilicate glass internal diffuser. The steel stem is grey painted, and the base and yoke are die-cast aluminum. There is an injection-molded transparent PC (polycarbonate; UL-94 V2) diffuser support. The on/off switch is located on the cord. Inspiration behind the design: “Design, at best, can try to improve life,” says designer Philippe Starck. With an eye on innovation and a passion for ethical living, Starck creates pieces—like the Romeo Soft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

"La Fougère" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 60" x 35"
Located in New York, NY
From the studio of Christiane Lemieux and the gouache, pastel and charcoal landscape series, La Fougère is a warm abstract. Created as a multipurpose piece, it can be mounted vertica...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Made to Order Quinet End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made to order 'Quinet' console & end tables Hand made metal base, Ebonized wood top Measures: H: 32 D: 18 W: 60 inches this console & table in stock Available in various materia...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Scorpio Metal Table lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scorpio's form gracefully repeats and spirals upward, defying gravity as it twists. It is dynamic at every angle while centering the viewer's on its balancing orb. The metal table lamp...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Charcoal Drawing by Rosanne Sniderman
Located in New York, NY
Ash wood frame, glass, charcoal on paper. Charcoal study of sculpture.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash, Paper

Antique Persian Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a rare antique 13x25 Persian rug with their latest curation of iconic classics. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. On the Design: This all over pattern ...
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Cream with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a new addition to the flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with handwoven wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish m...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Pyrimidial Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Textural keepsake box clad in heat set pyrimidial horn elements. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wood

Pair of Jansen Stainless & lilac Cashmere, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bent Stainless Steel bases with Lilac cashmere upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monumental Venini Tiered Clear and Amber Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Venini tiered clear and amber Tronchi glass chandelier. A few glass pieces have minor chips or cracks. There are 20 sockets total.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Guido Zichele Marble Top Cerused Wood Nightstand
Located in Astoria, NY
Guido Zichele for Bloomingdale's White Marble Top Cerused Wood Nightstand, with single drawer and two shelves, stamped "Made in Italy" ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Kartell Clear Optic Storage Cube with Door, Modular Cabinet, Italy.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Optic is a container cube with a door. Its surface is strikingly decorated with square-based transparent or mirrored pyramids, slightly in relief, which creates a strong visual impac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Tenfold Pendant Light 3TB 12inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TB in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Raphaël Décorateur Beka Modeled Lacquer & Bronze Desk & Vanity, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vanity by Raphael. A concealed mirror, and an abundance of drawers make this piece a convenient item. Original gilt bronze hardware and lacque...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Globe Flush Mount, Research.Lighting, Polished Copper, 5in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in polished copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Copper Electronics: 1x G...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Roy Lichtenstein "Temple" (Castelli Mailer)
Located in New York, NY
Mailer/poster published to announce Roy Lichtenstein’s Landscapes exhibition held at New York’s Leo Castelli Gallery from October 24th to November 19th, 1964. Offset lithograph in co...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

In-Stock, Small Kawa Bowl, Organic White Ceramic, Porcelain Catchall Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series - Small Bowl Organic white ceramic bowl with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. 6.5" dia. x 3.5" h One-of-a-kind Kawa Series by Luft ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Customizable Low Sass Console Table from Souda, White Marble Top, Entryway Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Console Table” is a bold, graphic statement piece. A honed Carrara marble top sits on an Amish-made base composed of painted and stacked wood circles...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet in Mink 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Italian Art Modern Brown Velvet Loveseat
By Giorgio Ramponi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s wing back loveseat with brown velvet upholstery and ribbon twist cord resting on short beechwood legs (style of GIORGIO RAMPONI) (ref: fig. 72, Roberto Aloi "ESEMPI Arr...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Composed of overlapping ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello
Located in New York, NY
Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ballroom Extra Large Army Pendant with Silver Edge Black Socket Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A room-size one-of-a-kind 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Kilim in ivory and black. Measures: 7'5'' x 11'2''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces W/Orbital Drop & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature a classic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

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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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