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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Number in Set: Set of 10
Style: Modern
Tibet Lamb Beige Square Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Tibet Lamb Brown Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Woven Jacquard Fabric w Special Marble Effect
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available
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
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood w Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with purple and ivory glass sits on 3 American Black Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Super-plush Oversized Organic Modern Armchair in Kvadrat Ecriture
Located in Nyack, NY
This chair's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest quali...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
RECTANGULAR TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nat...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Glass and Steel Perception Table 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
Francesco Beghetto Floating Sofa Fully Upholstered In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is defined by its soft, sinuous lines and a unique construction. A tubular structure, supported by straps, is fully upholstered in fabric, eliminating the need for traditio...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Liquor Bottle Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Alchemica Bottle, a mesmerizing fusion of art and functionality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION
of a real work of art
ca. 115*
24 187
* Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm
* Total width flat 139 cm
BRICK
SCREEN
Designer, Version
Designer, Ausführung
Product
Produkt
Fold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 10
Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
Va...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
9x12 Ft Modern design Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted (Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain style) rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sintra Bench with Cushion - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SINTRA BENCH, designed in 2023.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted by hand from solid walnut wood in Northern Portugal.
Bespoke d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bolha Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA TABLE, designed in 2025.
This bistro dining table is made from solid wood with turned wood detailing on the three legs.
Bespoke dimensions available upon request. To view our ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Yellow Leather and Oiled Walnut Frame
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase Soft Resin Red Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Customizable Swivel Chair with Beige Bouclé and Brown Faux Leather, Mule Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Mule Swivel chair designed by Uultis Studio with brown faux leather, beige bouclé fabric and black metallic base. With its sculptural form and seamless blend of textures, the Mule swivel chair brings modern refinement to any living space. Inspired by the timeless elegance of the mule loafer, this chair pairs sleek lines with a thoughtfully designed silhouette. A curved back wraps around the generously cushioned seat, creating an inviting embrace. The combination of soft beige bouclé and smooth brown faux leather accentuates its sophisticated aesthetic, while the black metallic base offers a sturdy yet understated foundation.
Designed for both style and comfort, the Mule chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
100+ Stock 40% off Clearance -Bent Wood Contract Bistro Chair - Matte Black
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a rare chance to own the Vienna Restaurant Chair, a contract-grade, designer seating option originally produced for a renowned restaurant chain. Due to overproduction, only 100 unit...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan Design 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
Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
“Sunnymoon” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Jade Satin art silvered glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Sunnymoon is born.
jade silvered - satin silvered
Inspired by the clear sun light and the calm moon light, that are combined here.
From the classic silhouette of our iconic Two-be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Obsidiana Cobalt & Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust.
A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Massa Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MASSA MIRROR, designed in 2025.
This mirror is crafted by hand in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in an organic shade and this textured frame is available in cust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Miniforms RIFICOLONA Suspension Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its discreet yet impactful presence, Rificolona exploits the art of contrasting a reference to tradition with a decidedly contemporary taste. The lampshade hanging from a wire a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
HALO Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The HALO Wall Sconce draws inspiration from the nostalgic charm of classic lighting design. Featuring a built-in LED with high color rendering, it creates a soothing atmosphere that ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
9x12 Ft NEW Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. ALL 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
Gran Sasso Fixed Table with Sculptural Base Italian Designer Andrea Lucatello
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Gran Sasso Dining Table by Midj was designed by the Italian designer Andrea Lucatello. In this fixed table design, Lucatello uses an organic-shaped Baydur polymer for the base m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Leather, Plastic
Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Brutalist Design Walnut Sideboard Featuring Two Doors & Middle Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique sideboard has bold geometric shapes and a simple, clean look. Made with high-quality walnut or oak wood, it's not only durable but also brings out the natural textures. T...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pre-Order Raku 11 inches Large Globe Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece series by RAAQUU.
This globe vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beautiful unpredictable finish....
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Bertu Table, Rockefeller Modern Wood Dining Table, Clear Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Rockefeller dining table in natural wood is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. We use the table as both a dining table or desk. Each table is hand-made with so...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Double Back Designer Sofa Upholstered In Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is characterized by its upholstered design and features a double back. The upholstery provides a comfortable and soft seating surface, while the double back suggests added ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Modern Elegant Floor-Lamp with a Big Carton-Shade, "Quo Vadis"
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant floor-lamp with a big carton-shade.
Color on request
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain style rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bookcase, shelves with wooden legs and MDF shelves
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Lido collection bookcase. 5 oval and rectangular shelves made of scratch-resistant lacquered MDF 19mm (0.07inch) thick, solid walnut wood legs. Measurements H183xW150xD40cm.
Availabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ambrosiá Black/Clear/Amber Handmade Crystal Cake Stand – Elegant Serving Piece
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Cake Stand, a breathtaking serving piece that artfully combines black, clear, and amber hues. Expertly ...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color of your choice. Sleek black metal rods complete the frame for stability, function, and aesthetic. We offer these counter stools in dining seat height or bar height as well. These can be made for outdoor use as well, or other indoor woods. We absolutely love this one! Price is per stool.
specs
Period/Model: New; Modern
Specs: White Oak, Natural Commercial Grade Finish
Customizable: Yes! It's what we do :)
dimensions
H: 33"
W: 18.5"
D: 19"
Seat H: 24"
SKU: Bertu Counter Stools...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to encourage a paus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
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
Mah Jong Ten Piece Living Landscape by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois France
Located in Dronten, NL
Large living room set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa.
Included in this set are 10 pieces in total which include 6 square seat cushions (which ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Sculptural Japanese-Inspired Wooden Tall Dresser by Studio POA
By Studio POA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hachiroku, an evolution of Studio POA's Tariko nightstand, has an exaggerated shape and irregular drawers, resembling the act of stones tumbling, breaking, and making new interlo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
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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