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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: USA
Style: Modern
Freestanding Brass Coat Rack 5-hook, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding coat tree made of solid brass components and brass tubing with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully c...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table no. 3 - large
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2017
Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Bar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Verdigris, Brass, Alabaster by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
BAR is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Alabaster base, verdigris patina, and column, supporting a brass dome.
Every piece is made to order which allows us to create variations in d...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
Coffee Table Round Modern Contemporary Handmade Blackened Steel Waxed Large
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 20
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A dynamic and exciting table sculpture. Carved steel panels connect together, resulting in a unique piece of functional sculpture. The table is h...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Wood All-Black MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi dining table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted sur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Aero Record Stand for Sonos with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 25" record stand provides a place for your turntable, a Sonos speaker, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. This cabinet is compatible with Sonos one, play 1, play 3, and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Outdoor Daybed In Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame Wrapped In Outdoor Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The idea of sofa meets the bed: and here is daybed. The one from the Emma Cross collection stands out for the shape, decidedly cocooning thanks to the backrest-armrests combination, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Phillip Modern Walnut Console or Entryway Table
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip console
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet / natural oil finish / soft close drawers...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Leo Bench, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Base: Black lacquered maple.
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Set of Two Ceramic Zaccagnini Style Egyptian Pharaoh Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two 1980's, table lamps with white glazed ceramic pharaoh bust base. The busts are modeled after the likeness of Tutankhamun, the famous boy-king of ancient Egypt. The lamps a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Geometric Triangle Round Top Metal Dining Table Blackened Finish customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Trillion table is a show stopping statement Table! It pedestal open triangle base is Simple yet Dramatic that plays with negative space. Hand Fabricated and Finished by hand with...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dovetail 3 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Artisan Lemon Platter Florence Signed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian Florence Artisan handmade ceramic platter with lemons , signed by the artist Martini Marisi. Spectacular wall decor of table platter.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ClassiCon Bell Straw Marquetry Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Side and coffee table. Tabletop with straw marquetry framed in glass in various
versions.
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Dandy King Size Bed Offered In Exclusive Pattern Fabric, 6 Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined
to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Upholstered 55-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a soft top is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom ordered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Small Lawrence Modern Globe Pendant in Satin Brass
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch. 15 Cube Structure with doors. Can be set up in many configurations, with or without doors. Overall in pretty nice shape. Ha...
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
44.3 Suspended Light by Bocci Aluminum Cast
By Bocci, Omer Arbel
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
44.3 / Chandelier
by Omer Arbel
44.3 features three aluminum and glass pendants suspended from a round canopy. This piece is designed to occupy a horizontal plane that deviates fro...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs Ft. Clean Lines & Organic Form
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair is designed for true aesthetes. The backrest pays homage to the silhouette of classic feminine dresses from the mid-20th century. The seat and legs are carefully proportio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - Stool or side table
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel
components are combined to make a dynam...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Jade Green & Indigo Blue Inkblot Abstract Pattern Fringed Throw Blanket, 54 x 72
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green and indigo blue jacquard woven throw with fringed edges. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each throw measures 54 x 72 inches.
This jacquard ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
52" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully designed single piece of solid wood furniture. When flanked with floor standing speakers...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Black Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Custom Made Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho teak wood armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Soho armchair crafted in teak wood and desig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Hand Blown Murano Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of Venetian artistry, this tall Murano glass vase captivates with its striking faceted surface and mesmerizing emerald green hue. Hand-blown by master artisans in Muran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pink Natural Wool Hand Knotted Vertical Ombre Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dovetail 3 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 6 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Macaroon Sky Plush Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Pleasing Shades of Sky
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Macaroon sky throw or blanket is a plush handloom textile ethically woven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
MIST Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
Centuries ago, many Chinese poets composed beautiful poems inspired by intriguing mountainous sceneries. When standing on a mountaintop, people seem to be close enough to be able to ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970s Lucite Dining Chairs Attributed to Leon Rose for Pace - Set of 4
Located in Roanoke, VA
A beautiful set of four luxurious dining chairs with curved lucite frames and brass detail. Chairs are upholstered in original navy blue fabric that shows some age and use related we...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Lucite
Bertu Pillows, Green Throw Pillow, Suede Holiday Pillow
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suede Holiday Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a suede front and a high-grade leather back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels is what ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Suede
6.7x9.7 Ft Contemporary Handmade Low Pile Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green 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
Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bulb (included)
Suspension: 5" D Black Canopy, 8ft Black Cable, Trimmable On Site...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Taupe Modern Textured Hand Loomed Wool and Silk Oversized Rug 14'0" x 16'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Chaise Longue In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chaise longue is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production require...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Polished Nickel, Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 12inch, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural design inspired by the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Standard finishes
Fabrics: Textured Boucle
Structure: Graphite Ash
Metal Studs: Gold.
“Minimum order of 4 ch...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cast Solid Brass Contemporary Mirror
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Framing the beholder in a crown of vine branches, this mirror is the ultimate artisanal piece. The three arches that form the frame are handmade from vine branches, molded in brass c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alton Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Highboy by Crump and Kwash
Features a solid wood case / oiled or acrylic finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alexander Calder, 1944 Color Lithograph, Wire Figure Under Red Sun
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexander Calder, 1944 Color Lithograph, Wire Figure Under the Red Sun
Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1967)
Signed in plate lower left, in period Chrome...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Polished Stainless Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Top in Stock
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 22”.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Black Basketball Backboard, Rim and Chain
Located in Portland, OR
Solid blackened oak backboard with powder coated hoop and chain. Regulation size, though can be made to custom dimensions or with other wood species. Comes with wall mounting bracket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll Black Marble 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll Black Marble 1960s
Iconic Jumbo coffee table in good original condition with high polish intact. Original Knoll sticker on the leg. Compos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Apadana's Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Customize the Modern Sasco Collection Custom Wool Rug to fit your space. It is hand-woven in India for exceptional quality and durability. Various color options are available. Delive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Dining Table with Sculptural Pedestal Base In Matte or Glossy Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An expression of contemporary sophistication, this dining table balances architectural form with understated elegance. Defined by its softly contoured rectangular top, the design pri...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1970s Brass Tabouret Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s brass tabouret stool or side table. Overall as found, unpolished patina.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lacquered Nightstands with Pull Out Writing Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of black lacquered three-drawer nightstands or commodes featuring pull-out writing tables. The chests have a bowed front top panel with a decorative ogee edge. Each ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind.
As a result of the product...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
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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