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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Style: Modern
Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni
By Costantini
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
Solferino Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Solferino Chandelier, a blend of plaster of Paris and aged brass, is a testament to French elegance and design sophistication. Its articulated str...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Echo Single Fin Ceramic Vase
By Farrah Sit
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
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 18inch, Polished Nickel, Geometric, Brutalist, Ceiling Lamp
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 18inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and art movements ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Organic White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 02, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
By Luft Tanaka
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
Circular End/Side Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
This unique finish is achieved by placing the table outside on our studio terrace for several weeks. Each piece will develo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare "glitterbox" vertical chandelier designed by Georg Baldele for Swarovski's Crystal Palace collection in celadon green. The chandelier in composed of a polished nickel frame and hundreds of rectangular cut Swarovski light...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Runner in White and Black Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 2x10 runner Kilim design from our more durable modern flat weave selections, handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey, features black, white and rich brown accents in the warp...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features round...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bench in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
THE WALTON BENCH
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Modern and minimal meets intimate and timeless. Iron is combined with com. Available in COM only.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Sculptural Three-Legged Armchair in Resin-Covered Foam by Michal Cihlar
By Michal Cihlar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The three legged armchair is an experiment in construction and finish, its form inspired by a 13th-century Mycenaean terracotta sculpture — “Fema...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Foam
6.8x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Purple. Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in purple color.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue Stripes and Cream White Accents - Rug & Kilim
By 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
Rug & Kilim’s Extra Large Cowhide Rug in Deep Brown Tones
By Rug & Kilim
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
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
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
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
Montblanc Fountain Pen Star Walker Soulmakers for 100 years Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in Plainview, NY
The Montblanc StarWalker "Soulmakers for 100 Years" Special Edition Fountain Pen is an exquisite symbol of craftsmanship and heritage. Encased in an elegantly understated black pres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Platinum
White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 03, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase, Centerpiece
By Luft Tanaka
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
Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x 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
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Glass and Steel Floor Lamp by Known Work
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate hand-blown glass and patinated steel combine to striking effect in this atmospheric table lamp that sets the mood with an alluring soft glow. The layered, mold-blown glass h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Aperture 4
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Flos Chiara LED Table Lamp in Aluminum with Anthracite Edge by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiara lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Flos in 1969, is an iconic design formed from a simple sheet of polished stainless steel that has been cut a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Union Jack British Flag Design Patchwork Rug. Custom Colors and Sizes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a handmade and hand-stitched patchwork rug made from assorted over-dyed vintage Turkish carpets with low wool pile on cotton foundation. A durable cotton twill/underlay is st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Flos Tab LED Table Lamp in Aluminum, by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the Tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-deg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Flos Tab 2700K LED Floor Lamp in Aluminum, by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Valenti Desk Lamp in Burgundy Leather, Spain 1960's
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
A Stitched leather covered desk lamp by Valenti, steel construction with brass swivel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tom Dixon Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Tom Dixon designed chandelier for Swarovski for the Crystal Palace collection. The chandelier is composed of a polished chrome fi...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
FLOS Chapo Table Lamp by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You’ve seen it in old Hollywood movies: the debonair hero enters a room and tosses his hat onto a stand. It’s seductive, swanky, and masculine. With the Chapo, designer Philippe Star...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Chiara LED Floor Lamp in Stainless Steel with Black Edge by Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiara lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Flos in 1969, is an iconic design formed from a simple sheet of polished stainless steel that has been cut a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Oval Coffee Table with Walnut Cylinder Base and Lavender and Ivory Glass
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with Ivory and Lavender glass sits on 2 Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing mosaic patterns. Skillfully ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The playful personas of the Castiglioni brothers are evident in their Snoopy design, named for the beloved cartoon character and featuring a distinctive, light-hearted shape. The ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Modernist Rectilinear Matt Black Swivel Top Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This minimal an highly functional Modernist Rectilinear Matt Black Swivel Top Pedestal Originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20t...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Formica
Contemporary Moroccan Design Rug in Cream, Blue, Red Colors. Custom Options Avlb
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An exquisite brand-new Moroccan rug woven from fine hand-spun sheep's wool. Pile height is customizable. Size: 8 x 10 Ft.
The vivid design that feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bellhop Yellow Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in Yellow by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Portable, rechargeable and wireless, Bellhop is a sleek modern LED tabletop lamp. Bel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Brown, Rust and Black Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line.
On the Design:
One fundamental idea that our Principal Jaha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Mini-Glo-Ball Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smallest member of the Glo Ball family designed by artist Jasper Morrison, this unique table lamp features a flashed opal glass globe diffuser that has be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern ta...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige, Taupe and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 6x5 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vint...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Black x Nickel Signal Floor Lamp from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A clear distillation of line weight, the signal floor lamp stands effortlessly in virtually any setting. From a cast iron base a polished stem rises to intersect its spun aluminum shade which houses...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Green by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover.
Collectors now have a new reason to cherish the Snoopy table lamp by Achille and Pier Gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Bellhop Dark Brown Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Dark Brown by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Custom Rug Sample, Silver-Gray with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
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
Hannah Wilke Retrospective Book with Drawing and Signature
By Hannah Wilke
Located in New York, NY
Hard bound first edition monograph on pioneering feminist artist/performance artist Hannah Wilke. Titled "Hannah Wilke: A Retrospective," it was published in 1989 in conjunction with...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Handwoven Tapestry, Hand dyed, geometric abstract wall hanging
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
Modern Fabric Sculptural Collectible Table Lamp from Studio Mirei, Anemone 50
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone Table Lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Bellhop Grey Blue Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Grey Blue by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Portable, rechargeable and wireless, Bellhop is a sleek modern LED tabletop lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
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
Castiglioni Arco Modern Arch Stainless Steel & Marble Floor Lamp, FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Arco Floor Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
This lamp is ready for its close-up: Featured in Hollywood classics including diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 2 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
FLOS Taccia Small Table Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Castiglioni brothers often created designs that challenged our perspective, and the Taccia, which gives the illusion of an upside-down hanging lamp, is an inspired example of tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Roebling Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece is made of handbuilt ceramic speckled stoneware, with a custom made matte white glaze. Each piece is entirely handcrafted.
Made in collaboration with Luft Tanaka
Comes w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware, Mirror, Wood
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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