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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Milano Mystic Two-Drawer Nightstands Masterbedroom by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano 2-drawer nightstand by Ercole Home is one of our longest selling products. The case for this piece is in a Misty Grey Lacquer Finish, with drawers fronts in hand-painted a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
$1,810 / item
Side Table / Bench Organic Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel and Walnut
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 19 - BENCH OR SIDE TABLE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
With the combined power of our steel smith and the modern machine, this table is hydrology bent from 3/8” thick solid steel...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2024
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
American Post-War Design Chrome Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design chrome framed dining / conference table with square legs and supporting an inset glass top.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This piece features a top surface and base form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Kilim Style Custom Runner, Green, Blue Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspiring Swedish sensibilities, this 4x11 custom graph enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in neutral blue, green and silver-grey for lavish take ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH
COM/COL: 2 Yds / 34 Sq Ft
The Giovanni Chair is a de...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Luxurious Piano Black Designer Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Panther
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Luxurious Piano Black Designer Coffee Table with Gold Leafed Panther. Table is in good condition. Professional repairs have been made to feet of table. Glass has surface we...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
$5,000 / item
Customizable STACKED Scalloped Mirror, Shown in Walnut with a CURVED Profile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring the scale of this Scalloped Mirror to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely ne...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Ceramic, Pottery, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, ...
Judy Ross Textiles Eclipse Hand-Embroidered Chainstitch Pillow, 18 Inch
By Judy Ross
Located in New York, NY
Judy Ross is a New York based designer and artist. Traveling in India to work as an independent textile designer, she developed a passion for the centuries-o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Geobird Screen Printed Wallpaper in Metallic Gold/Bronze, and Tomato Red on Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geo Bird pattern is one of our most popular because it brings nature into your home in a modern slightly geometric interpretation. The tree leaves, branches and birds have been s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving system is used to create this modular wardrobe unit with silvered oak shelves, dresser, vanity table and m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$63,939 / item
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D
Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Analog Nights Designer Wallpaper in Tahoe 'Dark Teal Blue and Pale Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This best-selling graphic wallpaper is available to order by the roll or sample—the perfect décor for kids, adult, your home or business.
Samples a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Flos Skygarden S2 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Marcel Wanders
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Skygarden S2 suspension lamp in matt black by Marcel Wanders
Material: Plaster, glass, stainless steel
Lamp type: Halogen
Lamp included: Yes
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patinated Steel 'Dice' Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tapering table lamp constructed from hot rolled steel with a textured yet polished surface with circular cut outs and applied details. The form playfully resembles dice, however th...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,380 / item
Adele Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked teal velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect fo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$335 / item
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Post-War Rosewood Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War design rosewood loveseat with chrome trim on cylindrical feet having light beige upholstery (designed by MILO BAUGHMAN)
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Gary DiPasquale Square Top Vase with Bulbous & Encrusted Texture Glaze
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Square Top Vase with Bulbous and Encrusted Texture Glaze and Black Interior
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Battuti Canoa in Green by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: W 60 cm x D 12 cm x H 6 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cerulean Hive Murano Glass & Nickel Fitted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This striking Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cerulean Hive Form Murano Glass Sconces with Reeded Nickel Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Complementing the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Customizable STACKED Wooden Oval Mirror, shown in Walnut and a Curved Profile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This STACKED Mirror is shown here in salvaged Walnut, with a "Curved" profile.
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. Each STACKED object ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Ceramic, Pottery, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, ...
Boos Wool Tapestry, Contemporary Wall Hanging, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color.
The entire pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Echo Three-Flush Mount 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, Brass, Steel
$240 Sale Price / item
70% Off
Wood Counter Stool with Slung Leather Seat and Bronze from Costantini, Piero
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Piero Stool features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue, with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatweave wi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modern Concrete Kreten Side Tables in Black from Souda, 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
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
Sculptural Green Wood Segment Desk by David Vu - Customizable
By David Vu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from the conceptual forms of Hiroshi Sugimoto, the Segment desk by Brooklyn designer David Vu starts with the exploration of simple geo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Plywood
"L'Étang" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42"x56"
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the gorgeous geometry of "L'Étang." This limited edition fine art print invites viewers into a palette of graphic blacks and blues. Each print captures the artistic nuances...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Alma Bar Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Smoke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord.
Specifications: Ø 10".
UL listed.
Bulb include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
$899 / item
Custom Italian Printed Pop Art Black Blue Butterfly Lacquer Wood Chest/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
A custom fun Conceptual Pop Art lacquer chest, entirely hand-crafted in Italy and completely bespoke in sizes, finishes, colors, and functions, part of a bespoke collection created a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Black Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$75 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly ornate Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24Karat Gilt Bronze and Quartz Crystal is by the esteemed artist and designer Claude Boeltz and originates from France du...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Amuneal's Loft Mirror with Tray
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This full height mirror is housed in an oxidized oak frame with a warm brass decorative bezel. The round, swing arm tray, has an oxidized oak base w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$15,661 / item
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Octopus Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Bluebell 'Dusty Blue and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Amuneal's Brass Wine Room
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s brass wine room is constructed using the clean mechanical details from our Frankford Panel System. The metalwork is all fabricated f...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$163,482 / item
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
Nim Pillow, Light Brown Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add glamour and sophistication to any room when decorating with the Nimbus pillow.
Size: 20”x 20”
Features
Zipper closure
Fabric: Linen
Insert included
Shape: Square
Edge Type: St...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
$263 / item
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
French Faience d' Avrit Lobster Platter
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Large scale oval lobster platter with hand decorated images in center. Signed on back.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Crafted Sfumato Murano Glass Mirror with Brass Details, Made-to-Order
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This oval-shaped mirror beautifully showcases the artistry of Murano glassmaking. Characterized by its elegant shape, this mirror features a unique sfumato technique, which creates s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Alabaster Marble Hourglass Timer
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Modern Postmodern period light blue alabaster marble hourglass timer, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object or kitchen item. "Genuine Alabaster, hand-c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Moroccan Style Rug in Black and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk and cotton, this 4x6 modern rug is from the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
These Moroccans represent a new take on primitivist Berber...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,800 / set
Modern Blossom Glass Mosaic Nightstand, Vintage Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with a white lacquer wood finish.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of gold, pink, white and ivory decorate the surf...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
The End Montauk, N.Y. 'Signed'
By Michael Dweck
Located in New York, NY
First edition (stated) photographic essay documenting the surfing subculture on the eastern end of Long Island. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, in 2004. Tall 4to, unpaginated...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Artichoke Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
FLOS Fucsia 1 Pendant Light with White Cord by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An edgy and industrial look with a sophisticated finish, the Fucsia 1 by Achille Castiglioni is pendant lighting as only he could imagine it. Offering direct and diffused light, the conical blown glass diffuser is finished with a 1.5"" sandblasted edge and a translucent silicone ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Brass and Glass Shelving Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This Wall Hanging Brass and Glass Shelving Unit is part of Amuneal’s Collector’s Shelving System and features our precision machined brass fittings ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Coffee Table Modern Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - COFFEE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
This geometric, solid, steel structure is supported by a cast-sphere base. The refined simplicity of this design speaks volumes, and adds...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of 8 Watson American Modern Sterling Silver Highballs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 sterling silver highballs. Made by Watson Company in Massachusetts, ca 1930. Each: Straight and tapering sides with flared rim. Smart and Modern barware based on Ye Olde Col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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