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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Maharam Pillow Assembled Check by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Assembled Check by Paul Smith 004 Posy A direct translation from the runway, Assembled Check is based on a printed silk blouse from Paul Smith’s Spring/Summer 2015 Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Karl Springer Impressive Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made square coffee table in lacquered goatskin on a recessed plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with label that reads “Karl Springer” on base). The col...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

White Rounded Square Fiberglass Quad Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Hand Carved Blackened Steel Bench with Handwoven Horsehair in White
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 JM. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Maharam Pillow, Layers Park by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Layers Park by Hella Jongerius 004 Indigo/White Layers Park combines Hella Jongerius' fascination with the manipulation of traditional manu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

"La campagne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42" X 56"
Located in New York, NY
Find yourself in the organic rhythm of nature with our newest artwork, a modern ode to the timeless beauty of the earth's topography. Inspired by the undulating patterns of natural landscapes, this piece mirrors the interplay of movement, texture, and tone, creating both the serene and the dynamic elements of our environment. Subtle hues of navy, sienna, and olive combine with a delicately layered composition to create a visual space that feels both grounded and inspired. Printed on fine art German etching paper, this piece is created to bring a sense of artistic interplay to any space, with an invitation to reflect on the beauty of the world around us. Part of the Les Terrains...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Modernist Undulating Patinated Bronze & Enamel Bowl signed Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Add an element of modernist sophistication to your collection with the Undulating Patinated Bronze & Enamel Bowl, signed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2000. This exquisite piece...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a po...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel

Cocktail Table Modern HandShaped Round Blackened and Waxed Steel with Sea Pearls
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 16 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This unique table sculpture is dressed for a special occasion. She is hand carved from iron and is combined with precious ocean pearls. She wil...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Miter Side Table in Yellow Acrylic by Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or burl wood, with all three versions constructed by connecting she...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Kawa Series Light 05, White Organic Modern Porcelain Pendant Lamp, Leather Cast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 05 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain pendant light in an unique and organic form. Translucent porcelain...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Black Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Cocktail Table Pair Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
"Table No. 3 - Nesting Set" J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 These special cocktail tables were designed to live with each other. The different heights create a dynamic statement. Hammered an...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
Located in New York, NY
First edition, 4-color offset printed poster of this influential and now iconic Psychedelic-era image, commissioned as a call for entries for the 46th annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design. Designed by Tom Daly, who also did the body painting with theatrical greasepaint and water-soluble acrylics on model Wandy Embry, and photographed by Kenneth Harris...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 60"x80"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s. Measures: 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day. Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy blanket...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Set of 4 Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Charoite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare mineral. A beautiful organic pattern graces this charoite stone;...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Chrome

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

[1st ed] Teenage Lust (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Larry Clark’s iconic second book of photographs (following 1971’s Tulsa) documenting and immortalizing a debauched adolescent subculture. Self-published in 1983. Con...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Owl Lucite and Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite encased hand carved wood owl, circa late-20th century, Canada. Owl is wood card and encased in Lucite with a prism-like design. Piece is marked 'hand-carved', 'Made in Canad...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Black Side Table Modern Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - SQUARE J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 This geometric, solid, steel structure is supported by a cast-sphere base. The refined simplicity of this des...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian Murano Art Glass Handbag Purse Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare Italian Murano art glass handbag purse vase in chartreuse green and bright yellow, circa late-20th century, Italy. This Italian Murano art glass handbag purse ha...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The very beautiful 'Reflections of Eternity' jewelry coffee table book from luxury Maison, Van Cleef & Arpels. Book was published to mark the Centenary (100th Anniversary) of Van Cle...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Blue and Brown with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of solid wood Bluff Side Chair, White Oak, Sculptural Accent Chair, Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff Side Chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an excitin...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Signal Arm Sconce in White x Nickel, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Jade Green & Indigo Blue Inkblot Abstract Pattern Fringed Throw Blanket, 54 x 72
Located in New York, NY
Jade green and indigo blue jacquard woven throw with fringed edges. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each throw measures 54 x 72 inches. This jacquard ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

"La campagne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" X 40"
Located in New York, NY
Find yourself in the organic rhythm of nature with our newest artwork, a modern ode to the timeless beauty of the earth's topography. Inspired by the undulating patterns of natural landscapes, this piece mirrors the interplay of movement, texture, and tone, creating both the serene and the dynamic elements of our environment. Subtle hues of navy, sienna, and olive combine with a delicately layered composition to create a visual space that feels both grounded and inspired. Printed on fine art German etching paper, this piece is created to bring a sense of artistic interplay to any space, with an invitation to reflect on the beauty of the world around us. Part of the Les Terrains...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Echo Six Sconces in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of déc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gucci Beige Ebony GG Supreme Leather, Canvas Monogram Bi-Fold Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gucci GG Supreme beige canvas and black leather bi-fold picture frame. Late 20th century Beige Ebony GG Supreme canvas Black leather ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Speckled Bamboo Task Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian coast. A fully articulated cousin to the original Lion’s Paw Lamp...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rug & Kilim’s Extra Large Cowhide Rug in Deep Brown Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare large-size pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Hide, Leather

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue Stripes and Cream White Accents - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x7 vintage rug is from a new collection of Dhurrie flat weaves in rare sizes and exceptional craftsmanship—an exciting new curation in the Kilim & Flat Weave Collection by Rug ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Fin Trivets from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Rug In Blue And Cream, With Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 8x10 custom rug design represents Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish Minimalism and vintage rugs and texti...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames 006 Document Reverse Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Watercolor Painting Chanel No. 5 Perfume
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful watercolor painting of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle, signed by artist, 2012, New York, USA. A beautiful and well-done watercolor painting of the iconic Chanel N...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Circular/Organic Shape Coffee Table Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 7 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together to create a contemporary design that is both unique and luxurious. Finished with a n...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 03, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase, Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall oversized porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is o...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Loop Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Loop Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Organic White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 02, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Echo Single Fin Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These otherworldly pieces combine stark, futuristic geometry with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy between digital repeating planes and an...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even sa...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Single
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural lighting...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni
Located in New York, NY
The Gianni Dining Chair borrows cues from the early-20th century Art Deco masters and features a light frame with a scrolled back. Shown in ebonized Argentine Rosewood and leather. ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

Monumental Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier in Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier W/Polished chrome Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This brilliantly scaled chandelier features an arra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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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