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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass and Brushed Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Fan Area Rug in Handwoven Abaca by Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by graphic Art Deco motifs, the Raleigh Collection features a fabulous range of hand-coiled abaca designs with unparalleled artistry and incomparable quality. From tonal geo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Tiffany Sterling Silver Small Starter Mint Julep Cup
Located in New York, NY
American sterling silver mint julep cup. Traditional form with tapering sides and reeded rim and base. Starter size. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Sterling / 375”. Weight: 3.3 troy ounces.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragments applique giant wall sconce, designed by Fernando & Humberto Campana and manufactured by Venini, is made of scraps and pieces of Venini glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Cocktail Table Pair Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - Nesting Pair
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
These handcrafted side tables were designed to interact and live with one another. They can nest within...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Spirit Table
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2021
Our spirit table is a self portrait of the owner. What is your spirit animal? We will carve
the spirit into iron.
Custom sizes available....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Framed Pablo Picasso Print of “Guernica”
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Framed Pablo Picasso print of “Guernica” in great shape. Printed in 1987. Ready to hang. Original black frame presents well. Measures: 17.5” tall and 33”...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug in Taupe with Teal Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x8 abstract rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s contemporary rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool,cotton and silk, its design explores an expressionist sensibil...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measures...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Chunky Miter Side Table in Aluminum 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 burl wood, with all three versions constructed by connecting she...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tenfold 5T 24inch, Brutalist Chandelier, Nickel, Geometric Pendant, Customizable
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD 5 TIER 24inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics and archi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are superb. Expect nothing else...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sconces w/ Constellation Murines & Orbital Finial
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. In dialogue wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Further Form Sculptural Ottoman 4, Multicolored
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Further forms are a grouping of bright and hairy ottomans that have creature-like qualities. Tamika Rivera sculpts the Forms by wrapping, knitting and kno...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
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
Flos Pochette Up LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Silver Gray & Indigo Blue Pleat Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Silver gray velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Green with Painterly Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk, a 9x12 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys a pattern like watercolor p...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the Dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Amber
By Design By Us
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
Peter Gee Pop Art Silkscreen
By Peter Gee
Located in New York, NY
Pop Art screen-print on silver metallic board featuring graphic magenta, blue, orange bullseye targets. Signed Peter Gee 1967. Professionally framed in a white wood frame with glare ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pair of Dish Flush Mounts, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dish Flush Mounts designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Electronic...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Multicolor Modern Graphic Cotton Throw Blanket, Bit Map Series 02, 60" x 80"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit Map Series 02 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn.
60" x 80" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Peridot Hive Form Murano Glass & Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design for which Murano is renowned. Created in Italy in the 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Plaster Alard Three-arm fixture.
This fixture is UL wired. One in stock.
Please note this fixture is customizable.
Lead time is 8-10 weeks.
NOT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired Sunrise Sunset Cups are hand-blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Pair of Stacked Diamond Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of rock crystal tables lamps with stacked diamond design and nickel hardware.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney
By Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The T nightstand is hand sculpted from pigmented solid ash with a natural oil / wax finish. It was originally created in Brooklyn, New York, as a personal gift for the artist's broth...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello
By Costantini
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
"Le Fourré" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Le Fourré" (The Thicket) - Our newest limited release art print series. Crafted with a meticulous blend of charcoal, oil stick, and graph...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belboi Tavolo Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade blown glass top with gold-plated metal finishes. Adds a pop of a color to any desk or table. Light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
French Blue Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Barovier influenced Murano glass lamps with a Classic design of a fluted teardrop body, orb and saucer base. Hand blown glass is a beautiful vibrant French Blue with a scattering of ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based on the original Taraxacum created in 1960, the Taraxacum 88 reflects the iconic design’s 1988 update and includes a mixture of deep incandescent lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
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
Custom Plaster Floor Lamp in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster fixture / floor lamp in the Giacometti Manner.
The lamp shade is not included.
Please note that this fixture is customizable.
Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Graphite Faceted Hourglass Side/ End Table
Located in New York, NY
This refined and graphic modernist side/end table was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Oak Reconstruction Sideboard By René Gabriel, France 1940's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
This piece by René Gabriel is emblematic of the French post-war period known as "reconstruction.”
In this period, a host of designers stepped up to the need to rebuild the countr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Neto Booth features the back leg of the eponymous chair repeated along the shape and size of the template or dimensions you provide. Shown here with a t...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
FLOS Gatto Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named for a “little cat,” this Castiglioni brothers creation sits softly on any table, offering a glowing diffused light. The lamp is done in the famous “cocoon” style that the duo w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Contemporary Copper Colored Metal Fabric Shaded Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary copper finish wall sconces with grooved detail and beige fabric shades. (PRICED AS PAIR) (Similar sconces: 062597, 062597A)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 32inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 32inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Parchment Modern Sculptural Nesting Coffee Tables by Costantini, Cadenza
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Cadenza Parchment Modern Sculptural Nesting Coffee Tables.
The Cadenza Nesting tables are handcrafted out of wood wrapped with geniune Argentine Goatskin, shown here in a natural fi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Hand-dyed Velvet Throw Pillow in Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Ripple Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose velvet cushion dyed with indigo in Ripple pattern with grey linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measur...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Modernist Polished Gunmetal and Murano Glass Molecular "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic polished gunmetal and hand blown Murano glass molecular "Snowflake"
was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice- renowned for centu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
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
Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano 24-Karat Gold Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They are composed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marble Chess Board
Located in New York, NY
A substantial black and red burgundy marble chess or checkers game board (less the game pieces.) Board makes a great decorative object or can even be used for entertaining (trivet, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Hand Dyed Silk Velvet Pillow, Jade Green & Indigo Blue Inkblot Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade velvet pillow dyed with indigo in Inkblot pattern with gray linen backing. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City, down pillow insert made locally in NYC. Pillow measur...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
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
Paul Evans PE400 Faceted Dining Table in Walnut Burl & Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The Cityscape collection designed by Paul Evans was produced by Directional Furniture from 1970 until 1981. The collection drew inspiration from urban environments and architectural ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Rare "Goatskin Free Form Desk" 1988
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in high gloss lacquered goatskin with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1988 (date stamped on bottom). Springer’s Free Form...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray W/24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with this pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray with 24K Gold Flecks. Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, thes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Contemporary Murano Glass Sconces in the Manner of Barovier Toso
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Murano glass sconces in the manner of Barovier Toso. Set of 2. Can be made to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone pendant lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemone Lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
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.