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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New York City
Style: Modern
Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all-original model 1515 armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Blue with Gold Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x9 abstract runner is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, its design plays with abstract sensibilities in a bold moder...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Karl Springer Pair of "Free Form Coffee Tables" in Polished Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of “Free Form Coffee Tables” in seamlessly welded and polished brass with thick black glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these tables is a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Pendant in Brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass & Glass
Finish: Raw Brass - This will naturally tarnish unless ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Modernist Pressed Lucite Table Lamp in Fractured Gold and Amber
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist pressed lucite table lamp was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a volumetric rectangular form with an int...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Moroso MARK Side table by Marc Thorpe
By Marc Thorpe, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered table is designed as a highly flexible and universal pull up surface to accompany low lounge seating.
The table’s minimal design is an exercise in pure function dic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray, Red & Pink
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine quality wool, a 6x8 kilim from our award-winning repertoire of Scandinavian flatweaves. The gray toned rug hosts geometric symmetry in bright red & soft pink for a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Throw, Crystal Fox Fur Throw, Full New Skins, Backed with wool/cashmere, Fur
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful crystal fox throw. Size is 61 inches by 73 inches. Made with full crystal fox skins. All skins come from Sweden which produces the best fox skins in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur
Chunky Miter Side Table in Beetroot Stained Walnut by Mock Studio
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 beetroot stained walnut, with all three versions constructed by ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano 24kt Gold Fleck Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature circula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elemen...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic, Handmade
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and textured porcelain wall sconce light in a bulbous racetrack shape. The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm-colored glow when lit.
Shown in the photos with a wax...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni Modern Decorative LED Table or Desk Lamp in Orange & Black for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LED Lampadina Lamp
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Moroso MORNING GLORY Side table by Marc Thorpe
By Marc Thorpe, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morning Glory takes its name from the flowering vine. The vines grow and wrap around each other reinforcing the structure of the plant. The petals of the vine spread out become a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream, Beige and Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary hom...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shapes Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Shapes Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used facing up or down. The cone portion has a directional light and the glass globe provid...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tazebao Grand light sculpture suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is created with flat glass plates in handmade glass. Indoor use only.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modern Coffee Table with Walnut Pedestals Base and Glass Top by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This round edges square coffee table with ivory and cherry glass by Ercole Home sits on 4 walnut pedestals.
This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today for your living space.
A sleek table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
FLOS Splugen Brau Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invoking the busy, bustling energy of a beehive, the Splügen Braü—a creation by the famed Castiglioni brothers—feels both charming and decidedly powerful....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture.
Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes.
Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire.
NOTE: We...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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
Oly Studio "Beverly" Aluminum Side Chairs, 4
By Oly Studio
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Oly Studio "Beverly" Aluminum Side Chairs, with antiqued metal frames and tan leather covered seats, each labeled "Oly" and numbered on metal tag "100023588" "10023594" ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary and Colorful Turkish Souf Oushak Room Size Carpet in Pink and Green
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Souf Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Souf is an unusual weaving technique that incorporates both the han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Custom Demille Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Our Custom Demille Plaster Fixture can be made in different sizes.
This fixture uses (8) e-12 Edison bulbs at 40 watts each for a total of 320 watts wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Chri...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
FLOS Gatto Piccolo Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a shape that invokes the magical, festive spirit of a hot air balloon, and this creation by the Castiglioni brothers creates an air of whimsy. Named for a “little cat,” it sits ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in White by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results.
The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel.
Inspiration behind the design:
“The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
"La Fougère" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 48" x 28"
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
Sofa Contemporary Down Filling Classical Modern with Hand Carved Steel Details
Located in Bronx, NY
SOFA NO. 1
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
Hand carved steel details integrated into a modern take on a sectional sofa.
Pricing may vary on filling and fabric. Custom sizes and fabrics avai...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Moroso FJORD Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a piece of seashell, which has been broken and smoothed by the waves, Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of seats for both the home and public spaces. As the name sugge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Black Discus Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple modern sconce to accent your bedroom, bathroom, or work space. This contemporary light also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office space.
Designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Saporiti Impressive Credenza in Dark Lacquered Goatskin with Glass Top 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and large 4-door credenza in luxurious lacquered dark brown goatskin and bronze with floating bronze glass top by Saporiti, Italian 1980's. Interior is lacquered black. Th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Two Tier Mirror w/ Rounded & Beveled Edges, Custom for High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and sophisticated modernist mirror was handcrafted by artisans in New York State, exclusively for High Style Deco. This piece is a study in the simplicity of excellent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Moroso REDONDO Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection 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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian-Style Rug in Black with Horseback Rider Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by antique Caucasian pictorial rugs of Kaitag provenance, this 4x6 rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in Ghazni wool.
On the Design:
The field features a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic "Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes. Signed.
ottoman: 12"w x 19"d x 18"h
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces 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
Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak.
Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface.
The decorativ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moroso ANTIBODI Multicolor Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new shape for a non-padded chair, three-dimensional geometry derived from the cellular genesis of sewn petals using the layout of a graphic structure with a triangular base. The re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Table Lamp in Chrome by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Side Table in Metal and Goatskin by Costantini, Marcello 'In Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Marcello Table features a thin metal frame with inset parchment (goatskin) panels and a discreet hidden drawer. Costantini founder William C Stuart was inspired by the work of t...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
[1st ed] Teenage Lust (Signed)
By Larry Clark
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
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Pommer Floor Lamp by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pommer floor lamp features a satin anodized drum shade with a trumpet-like interior. Warm white light radiates light from its core. Requisite LED bulb is supplied with the purcha...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Pair of Single-Arm Plaster Sconces in the Manner of Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of single-arm plaster sconces in the manner of Giacometti,
Please note that the sconces takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 Watts.
Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Chrome & Glass Table Desk Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights T2 Table Lamp in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades
Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights T balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of indust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Brouillard 1" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42"x56"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Brouillard 1" - Our newest limited-release art print series abstract fine art print that mesmerizes with its ethereal beauty. Layers of misty...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Made to Order 'Quinet' Console
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.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Tiger-Skin Rug in Orange, Blue and Black
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x9 modern tiger pictorial rug is one of the most celebrated designs from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection.
On the Design:
This contemporary rug is insp...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and contemporary diamond lattice pattern over a red field. The diamond pattern extends into the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Moroso BOUQUET Armchair in Sand Finish by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a slim chrome metal stem blooms a bouquet of petals, formed from squares of fabric which are hand folded and sewn one by one by skilled hands and infinite patience. A tribute to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Moroso FJORD Bar stool by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a piece of seashell, which has been broken and smoothed by the waves, Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of seats for both the home and public spaces. As the name sugge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Soft Bench 55" by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The soft bench fits seamlessly into any home. Place it at the foot of the bed, in an entryway, at the kitchen table or in an open living room. The generous cushion provides a support...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Forêt de Lune (Left) Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
The "Forêt de Lune" limited edition fine art print series marries the beauty of the art of chinoiserie with the lush forests of South East Asia. Each print features stylized scenes o...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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.