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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Item Ships From: New York
Style: Modern
Flos In Vitro 2700K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Anthracite by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection of glowing glass lanterns blends craftsmanship and technology in a singular design, concealing the LED light source at the top to appear magically lit. Its slim glass...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Willem De Kooning Complete Set of 17 Lithographs Each Signed and Numbered 1988
Located in New York, NY
Seventeen Lithographs for Frank O'Hara, New York, Limited Editions Club, 1988 the complete set of 17 signed and numbered lithographs in colors by Willem De Kooning, title page, and justification, on Chine appliqué, numbered 51 of 60 (there were also 12 with opposite facing text, and 550 bound copies with the lithographs appliquéd to the text pages), all with full margins and beautifully framed. Comes with original black cloth-covered portfolio with black leather label and gilt stamped title (very minor wear) and original purchase paperwork from Baby Jane...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Abstract Modern Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand knotted modern rug with soft, cozy wool pile on wool foundation. Size: 8.2 x 10 Ft. The rug can be custom produced in a different size, color combination, any pattern and weav...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Marie Suri "Constellation" Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The "Constellation" fire screen Fire screen with scattered 2.5” and 4” steel medallions with bronze decoration. Mesh backing makes these ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs in Black Lacquer 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Regina" game/dining chairs in high gloss black lacquer with seats and backs upholstered in black leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These elegantly curving chairs a...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Venini Rhythm 11-Element Pendant Lights in White by I M Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rhythm suspension lamp, designed by I M LAB and manufactured by Venini, is characterized by a single element that can be employed by itself or can be repeated infinite times. Each si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually. Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Gray with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 3x5 contemporary rug design is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vinta...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Modernist Murano Pearlescent Glass w/ 24K White Gold Obelisk Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This striking Pair of Modernist Murano Obelisk Sconces in Pearlescent Glass with 24-Karat White Gold originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a primary obelisk in the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold

6x9.6 Ft Contemporary Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Area Rug in Pink Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Extra-Long Runner Rug in Beige-Brown with Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this extra-long 4x11 runner is an exciting addition to the Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This particular line features rugs with a play of both pile and fl...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Customizable STACKED Horizontal Oval Wooden Mirror, example shown in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring the scale of this Rectilinear Mirror to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely new. The beauty of Richard...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, ...

Modernist Pair of Handblown X-Form Lamps in Handblown Murano Mercury Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tapere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green-Blue with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vin...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Milano Brown Walnut Buffet in Terrazzo Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform buffet by Ercole Home has a 6-door front, with a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Light ivory/pink glass mosaic decorate the surface in a continuo...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Organic Claro Walnut Dining Table with Curved Patina Legs
Located in Hobart, NY
Claro walnut dining table with curved blackened steel legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Yellow Cobra with Brass Castors 1985, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Printed Linen Pillow Transparencies Rouge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

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

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in White and Rose Gold
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x7 from Rug & Kilim’s line of handmade cowhide rugs. Enjoying a silky, lustrous sheen complementing the pallet of beige-brown with rose gold hints. A comfortable, textural choice,...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

James Bearden Sculpture "Meteor Storm"
Located in New York, NY
Sonic sculpture of torch-cut steel fused with glass enamel titled “Meteor Storm” by American artist James Bearden. The array of iridescent, molten-looking celestial shapes surmountin...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Cream & Silver, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Flat Cream & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: Exterior is powder coated in flat ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modernist Textured Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist table lamp was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- during ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca Ovino
Located in New York, NY
Luca Ovino Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini The Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in White with Beige Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 8x10 rug is the newest exciting addition to the Modern collection by Rug and Kilim. On the Design: This particular design...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wool

Pair of Echo Three Sconces / Flush Mounts in Brass from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo three sconces. The price includes two lights. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be use...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Pair of Pacific Nightstands by VOLK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid ash with brass legs and drawer pulls. Bleached finish. Dimensions: 24” W x 16 1/2” D x 24” H. Custom sizing available. Offered in a variety of hardwoods and fini...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exotic Wood and Leather Stool in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini Design, Luzio
Located in New York, NY
The Luzio Stool features a solid wood frame and a slung leather seat featuring handmade leather cording to help give the seat its signature shape. Available in several standard matching or contrasting leathers, or the upholstery material of your choice. Shown in Argentine Rosewood finish. Measurements are: 26" W x 18" D x 20" H Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume Teak, Abruzzo Almond, Abruzzo Black, Abruzzo Cappuccino, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Concrete, Abruzzo Graphite, Abruzzo Cream, Abruzzo Mocha, Abruzzo Pepper, Abruzzo Terracotta, Abruzzo White, Abruzzo Bone, Bari Cream, Bari Caramel, Bari Chocolate, Bari Cognac, Bari Copper, Parma Flash, Roma Sable, Piemonte Hazelnut, Ischia Gray, Lipari Celeste, Genova Brown, Napoli Camel, Napoli Seal, Mediterranean Marsala, Lipari Sangria, Lipari Pecan, Parma Black, Napoli Smoke, Napoli Creme, Piemonte Red, Roma Brown, Napoli Teal, Piemonte Navy, Parma Bone, Sardinia Maple, Piemonte Autumn, Sardinia Chestnut, Bologna Tobaco, Campania Amaretto, Campania Brown and Piemonte Brandy. About Costantini Design...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Dhurrie Flatweave, Yellow, Maroon Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a square 9x9 flatweave designed by one of the most modern designers in India. Acknowledged as a Dhurrie flatweave, this style features a visually arresting maroon ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #1
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of an aluminum sheet and tubular aluminum by furniture designer and artist Richard Schultz as a full-size 3-D model exploring the ergonomic and sc...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug In Green and Brown Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 14x18 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug collection—with an impressive range of colors and attention to movement in its uniq...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass table...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

White Roman Travertine Dining Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bistro table by Le Lampade. Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Rug in Beige-Cream with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is a new addition to the flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection, from a new, finer weave than our primary one and a new partner loom in ...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Printed Velvet Pillow Smudge Ochre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed cotton velvet front and solid Belgian linen back, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary liv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Coat Rack Sculptural Modern Spherical Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
COAT RACK J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 This unique coat stand is contemporary sculpture. A solid cast sphere supports a slender stand, which can hold between 5-...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Splendid 'Salmon Pink and Blush'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Modern Hand-Woven Cording Outdoor Banquette from Costantini 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Hand-Woven Cording Outdoor Banquette from Costantini 'In Stock' is an attic stock item we have in South American Teak and hand-woven cordi...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Cord, Wood

Cast Bronze Functional Art Sculptural Pedestal Dining Table from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This cast bronze sculptural pedestal dining table from Costantini is truly a Functional Work of Art The top and base are cast separately and united with bronze screws so that the...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Green with Painterly Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk & cotton, a 9x12 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection. On the Design: This rug enjoys a pattern like wat...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Exquisite Klismos Chair in Blue/Gray Shagreen with Brass Sabots 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland Smith, Philippines 1980's. The sensual form and exceptional materials and craftsmanshi...
Category

1980s Philippine Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Confetti Glass Topaz, Black and White Chandelier by AVRAM RUSU STUDIO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti glass chandelier features handblown glass discs in a variety of color palates with a choice of metallic accents. Pictured: black, topaz, gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Modernist Hand Blown Murano Pearlescent Sculptural X-Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tapere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This custom flat weave design is from the Scandinavian Kilim collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-century Rollakans and Swedish Deco style. On the Design: This new flat weave reinvents vintage Scandinavian Kilim in ways that both honor the Swedish minimalist aesthetic and modernize its construction. Our use of undyed natural yarns, for example, lends a subtle striae with more of a sense of movement and depth—a nod to Scandinavian technique in a modern fashion. The choice of colors, too, explores their retro feel in a more refreshing quality. These photos represent a former 6x9 Kilim...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Yarn

Rug & Kilims Scandinavian Style Scatter Rug in Light Blue with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x6 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs and textile...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bent brushed stainless steel settee by Rima with original upholstery, metal is in exceptional condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Flatweave Rug in Cream-White with Ikats Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From a particularly exciting new texture in the Modern Classics collection, this 7x9 modern rug originating from India draws inspiration from Ikat textiles, and enjoys a particularly...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Maharam Pillow, Amulet by Sonnhild Kestler
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Amulet 001 garnet Amulet is based on a hand-printed silk scarf Kestler designed for S.K. Hand-Druck. Its pattern began with a study of military epaulet tapestri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Nylon

Bouroullec Modern White Pendant Aim Three Light Set w/ Canopy for FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim White Three-Lamp Light Set with Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most basic—...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood and Oak Center Table with Steel Frame and Hand-Carved Leaf Motif Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Balanced in proportion and rich in texture, this center table blends natural elegance with modern strength. The round top is crafted from solid rosewood, admired for its deep grain, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

STACKED Illuminated Saucer Sculpture, Customizable, Shown in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring one of my existing designs to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely new. The beauty of Richard’s signatu...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal

Vistosi Bicolore Murano Frost Glass Ring and Amber Globe Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Although much of the glass made in the 60's and 70's is white or translucent, works by Vistosi are best characterized by the incorporation of a wide range of vibrant colors, which st...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ilonka Karasz Original New Yorker Cover Illustration, July 18, 1964
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vivid oil, watercolor and pencil on board by Ilonka Karasz is one of her 186 commissioned cover illustrations for the New Yorker, and the only one currently on the market. L...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Signal Pendant Light from Souda, Black & Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Utilizing warm LEDs and indirect light, signal pendants hover above any interior like a celestial body emitting a comforting glow. Consisting of a spun metal shade pierced by a polis...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

"Neomurrino" Italian Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
Located in New York, NY
"Neomurrino" Italian art glass vase by Barovier & Toso. Clear Murano glass with fused marbled Murrine in hues of white and black.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Monumental Steel Marble Block Black Square Coffee Table, France, 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage monumental steel marble black square coffee table, France. Chic black marble/granite and steel glass coffee table, chic in any moder...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

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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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