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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
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
FINLEY Shade Table Lamp, Dark Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique.
This ancient method of hand-buil...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this hardwired sconce...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Corner Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx. This coffee table consists of three different sized pieces, all have a different sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Casa Wall Light No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass. Clean and simple stainless and glass sculptural table. Great alone or as a pair for larger spaces. Th...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set Of 2 Contemporary Armchairs with Curved Design, White Boucle/Cream Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair presents a sophisticated fusion of materials, featuring a contrasting leather backrest panel seamlessly integrated with a soft fabric base. The side profile highlights ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kumo ( 雲 ) - (n) cloud
Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well with any interior style.
The Kum...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Bench Geometrical Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
Hand upholstered in your fabric of choice and combined with craved iron details. Available in COM.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx, New...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in 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
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements.
Bespoke dimensions upon request.
Handmade in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Flute Narrow Shade Table Lamp, Green Finish, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_narrow Spearmint
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique.
This ancient method of hand-b...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tetra III Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Tetra III embodies contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry and a hint of playfulness. Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra III inv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition.
Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted
in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Round Modern Sophia Wall Mirror, Medium
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Sophia Mirror is framed in wooden dark walnut with a long neck resembling an oversized hand mirror. Handcrafted in Pennsylvania, the Sophia comes with a hand-hammered iron peg for hanging. The medium is a lovely size above a dresser or in a hallway. The large is a great scale for over a single...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink marble side table on three pieces of cylinder.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash.
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pensee Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Table Lamp offers the best luminaire experience to d...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Lily Round Coffee Table in Solid Canaletto Walnut by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick solid Canaletto Walnut wood. Inspired by lily pads and their curled edges, it’s divided in 4 quarters, with each part’s rounded edges juxta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Category
2010s African Modern Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Stock
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl, a fusion of style and functionality. Handcrafted with precision from premium Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl with its ped...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pink Marble Side Table "Balance"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
With a hint of feminine flair, this Pink Marble Side Table brings a subtle pop of color and charm to any room.
Crafted from gorgeous natural marble in a blushing pink hue, the arch-s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Customizable Sleek Daybed in Rich Leathers, Lacquers, or Steels
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance encompasses the harmonious blend of proportion, emotion, and unexpected elements. With its graceful yet sturdy form, this daybed embodies a striking silhouette complemented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & amber)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat brown jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Ash, Velvet
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ORGANIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
Ea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Natural Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Ivory Linen Shade, Natural
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls create a fixture that is as sturdy as it is stylish. The grained oak texture shows through the finish revealing a rich history unique to each piece. The charming sculptural design of the Hugo Barbell...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Gold Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Gold Shade
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique.
This ancient method of hand-building...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designed by Pao...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
cc-tapis Memoriae Tempore Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a concrete floor. Taking cues from the night sky in abstraction — and paying homage to traditional punched tin lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
MUMU Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Designer Dian has been mastering the artistry of woodworking for years. He’s always had an appreciation towards the organic nature the material exhibits. In the MUMU Wall Sconce, he ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Geometric Bed With Tapered Headboard In Stain Resistant Velvet-American Queen
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This plush velvet double bed adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your contemporary bedroom. Its clean lines and low-profile design create a refined look, while the slightl...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Carbon Copper - Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 flower
Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pie...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Silver Travertine Side Table. The conical shape of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Clizia Suspension LARGE - PIXEL - Transp wire by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Sculpture Vase Vessel Block Rose Quartz Marble Flower Shape Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of rare Rose Quartz.
Vase dimensions: D 57 x H 50 cm, available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited editi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Short, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Black Bloak Ladders are made of solid white oak finished with ink to blacken them while still letting the natural beauty of the wood grain come through. We use them to display blankets, towels or scarves. Great at the beach house for bathing suits and towels, as a drying rack for lavender or herb or in a guest room...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pure Wool and Fox Fur Bed Runner by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
The bed runner made of pure wool and Fox fur adds style to the room, lighting it up with its natural brightness.
The alternation of fox fur with wool creates a raised pattern that d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Wall Full-Length Mirror Decorative Organic Shape Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Series of mirrors called 'Livelli' made up of five different mirrors.
The idea for these mirror origins from the observation of architectonical landscape models used for representing three dimensions on paper.
We borrowed these levels and gave life to a three dimensional mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
ClassiCon Bell Olive Side Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Kozo Horse Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Gnorski Kozo Paper limited edition lanterns are being sold exclusively through Studio AHEAD.
These lights are made of Douglas fir, Thai kozo paper, and porcelain electrical el...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber 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
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