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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant in Tan Leather 14"
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah can be customized with the drop height that is right for your space and the pipe can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
INVICTA dining chair with contrast piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Judy Ross Textiles Tiles 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
Counter Stool in Light Gray Fabric and Chocolate Metallic Wood - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
Blending timeless elegance with modern ergonomics, the Sotto Counter Stool by Uultis is crafted for those who value design and function in equal measure. Its chocolate-hued solid woo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric
1970s Sculptural Chrome Dining Or Center Table
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sleek and sculptural chrome 1970s tubular dining or center table. This table is simply stunning. The photographs really capture its beauty. Curved chrome supports reflect and ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Charcoal Drawing by Rosanne Sniderman
Located in New York, NY
Ash wood frame, glass, charcoal on paper. Charcoal study of sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Paper
Transition Mirror in Polished Bi-Metal Finish Stainless Steel and Brass
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
We have launched a new polished stainless steel and brass mirror to extend our successful Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished finish, crafted from bra...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze
Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in White Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Marc Fish, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Sculptural Lounge Chair, Edition 5/7
By Marc Fish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Marc Fish, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Sculptural 'Ethereal' Arm or Lounge Chair, Resin, Sycamore, 2022
Unique and one of a kind editioned arm chair by world renowned UK woodworke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Sycamore
"Sister Ray" Leather Covered Three-Seat Sofa by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Sister Ray" is a three-seat sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring elements in stress-resistant flame-retardant polyurethane foam in varied densities and polyester fiber on wood frame. Feet in ash varnished screwed to structure. Cushions in goose down.
Sister Ray covers are removable. Recommended covers: cotton, linen, velvet, Divina, Plumcake, G-Print, leathers cat.T and cat.Z.
Pricing of cat Q is given here.
Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS: D. 36.2", W. 94.5", H. 31.5", Seat H. 17.3"
This new sofa system consists of a thin molded shell structure finished with oversized cushions. The play of a vintage inspired form updated with contemporary proportions and materials. The full cushions and extra depth exaggerate the comfort contrasting with the light structure. Wooden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Contemporary American Carved Wood Sphere Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary American carved wood sphere sculptures with a relief surface pattern of smaller spheres (PRICED AS Pair)
Small: 7.5" DIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Valentino Glass Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful vintage Valentino coffee table, designed by Emanuele Zenere for Cattelan Italia. Innovative design and elegantly crafted with glass to...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Shaped Oval Table In Black-Stained Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Key features includes:
Base: The base is crafted from four curved plywood elements to create ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian 'Taraxacum' Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A Taraxacum cocoon pendant light designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. This captivating fixture features an enameled steel frame and a “cocoon” spraye...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small 'Block Double' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Block Double' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau.
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Contemporary Boton Three Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Echo II Side Table in Watermelon Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo II Side Table in Blue by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory
Solid Resin
D 21" x H 18"
Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Series is a collection o...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Ignacio Burgos "El Abrazo(The Hug)" Mixed Media Painting, Spain
By Ignacio Burgos
Located in Miami, FL
Ignacio Burgos "El Abrazo(The Hug)" Mixed Media Painting, Spain
Offered for sale is a mixed media on canvas titled "El Abrazo" which translates to "The Hug" from a series of the sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Martinelli Luce Cobra 629 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reading lamp with direct light, made with two resin molded bodies, white or black color. For the 50th anniversary of its production, a new red version of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Canal Briccola Table By Patricia Urquiola For Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Canal Briccola Table by Riva 1920 is a masterful blend of history, sustainability, and design. Its use of reclaimed Briccola wood not only preserves a piece of Venetian heritage ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Coffee Table With A Brass Cast Base & Wood Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Springing from a low base made of fig tree branches in brass casting, this coffee table creates a dynamic presence from its layered tops and the handcrafted wood marquetry. A delicat...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handmade Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Availabl
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A brand new hand knotted contemporary Moroccan rug made of natural undyed, hand-spun sheep wool.
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a differe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Composed of overlapping ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Indoor/Outdoor Plisse' Round Table with Faux Marble Finish - Seats 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Ancient Roman architecture, this remarkable piece exudes elegance. Its base, evoking the iconic pillars of Rome, infuses a sense of historica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Schumacher Chevron Velvet 22" Pillow in Champagne
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chevron Velvet with a knife edge finish. A fabulous combination of plush ombré and delicate accent stripes, this luxe chevron has a dynamic presence. Pillow incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Modern Cast Bronze and Walnut Dining Table from Costantini, Enzio
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Enzio dining table features a modern take on a classic Queen Anne form in its cast bronze legs which appear to disappear into the frame of the walnut top with a subtle chamfer de...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Lea Silhouette Wardrobe, Espresso Lacquer Wardrobe by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order espresso lacquer silhouette wardrobe designed by Christian Siriano.
Material: Espresso lacquer (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:
Overall Width: 46”
Overall Dep...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Alexander Calder: Crags and Critters of 1974 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of Calder sculptures accompanying an exhibition at New York’s Perls Gallery from Oct. 15-Nov. 16, 1974. Square 8vo (9.25” x 9.25”), 16 unnumbered pages, printed wrappers, col...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1979 Robert Motherwell Dalton Print 34/150 Framed
Located in Stamford, CT
Robert Motherwell Dalton Print 1979 signed lithograph Ed. 34/150
Printed on tan BFK Rives mould-made paper. Printed and published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Bedford, NY with the blind ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Bellhop White Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in White by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for the London ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Scorpio Metal Table lamp
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scorpio's form gracefully repeats and spirals upward, defying gravity as it twists. It is dynamic at every angle while centering the viewer's on its balancing orb.
The metal table lamp...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Optical Black and White Lacquer Hinged Backgammon Game
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and artistically crafted Backgammon board that doubles as a captivating piece of modern décor. Sleek lacquered details elevate this game board into a true work of art, fea...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Blue Abstract Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A translucent Tiffany blue and clear acrylic abstract sculpture on a black base.
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
FLOS Fucsia 1 Pendant Light w/ Clear Cord by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An edgy and industrial look with a sophisticated finish, the Fucsia 1 by Achille Castiglioni is pendant lighting as only he could imagine it. Offering direct and diffused light, the conical blown glass diffuser is finished with a 1.5"" sandblasted edge and a translucent silicone ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Army
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly On Leaf Flower Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly Perched On A Leaf & Flower Sculpture Paperweight
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
9x12 Ft New Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of sophistication to your workspace with this rare Gucci-designed luxury leather desktop accessory. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, this exquisite letter opener embodies r...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
FLOS Taraxacum 1 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 powder coated internal steel structure is s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Foscarini Plena Suspension Lamp in White by Eugenio Gargioni & Guillame Albouy
By Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large in size but light and dynamic, Plena provides dual lighting: reflected on the surface below it, and spreading towards the ceiling. An intriguing light, of special charm, to com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Oval Coffee Table With Veneer Wood Top & Metal Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous veneers and a minimalistic footer. This piece embodies one of Nature’s paramount attributes – simplicity.
Top: Bir...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Framed and Upholstered Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Upholstered Bed - US King size bed, with a smooth straight grain exposed oak frame trim in our dark earth finish. With a high back padded upho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
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
Phillip Highboy Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Highboy Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / solid steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium, full extension, soft clos...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Serpentine Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Murano Glass Textured Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown glass with a textured stampato finish. The glass is in a pearlescent color and is held in place by brass finials. They have been newly wired to fit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bar-Height Multi-Purpose Table with White Lacquered Metal Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Armando Dining Table is a creation of Studio Balutto Associati, one of Italy’s premier industrial design studios. Under the leadership of Adriano Balutto, the studio has crafted ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Judy Ross Textiles Tabla 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
Metallic Thread
Wonderful Large Pair Mid Century Modern Murano Art Glass Fluted Ribbed Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Mid Century Modern Style Murano Art Glass Fluted / Ribbed Vases
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey.
Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 40.15 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Murano Glass Purple Battuto Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps made of hand-blown glass in a purple tone. They are crafted in the battuto technique, which creates a hammered appearance to the glass. They have been newl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Roxbury I/O Pillow in Leaf, 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor with a knife edge finish. A graphic large-scale design, Roxbury Indoor/Outdoor in navy is a bold geometric that invites pattern play. Pill...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
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