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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
HUPA Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Mirror & Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
The HUPA Makeup Vanity Table brings together sculptural form, soft upholstery, and functional elegance in a compact statement piece designed for co...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Bespoke Spider 150 Ceiling Light Brass & Cream Silk shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six cream coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal fram...
Brass
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’...
Brass
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Hand-Crafted Large Vase by AIREDELSUR & Shiva Safai, Cream Onyx & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
AIREDELSUR by SHIVA Some collaborations begin quietly. Shiva Safai, born in Iran and raised in Europe, later shaped by her years in Los Angeles, developed a refined eye across cultur...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and...
Brass
Established & Sons GELATO Glass Table Lamp in Rose Finish by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in the 1960s as a wired table lamp, Carlo Nason and Established & Sons have redeveloped Gelato into a portable glass lamp, bringing the Italian designer’s art...
Aluminum
Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
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...
Upholstery, Maple
$3,005 / item
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hues of Indian landscapes. ...
Brass
$2,100 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Iris Modern Nightstand, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Walnut Nightstand - The Iris is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial gra...
Walnut
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid...
Brass
Established & Sons TIKI Table Lamp in pebble Grey matt Finish by Nao Tamura
By Nao Tamura, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nao Tamura’s characterful, bird-like lamp is robotically carved from milky-white polycarbonate to create a delicate form. Intended to sit in clusters, or ‘flocks’, Tiki suggests a di...
Aluminum
$3,150 / item
Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Contact us for designer/trade pricing. This Walnut Iris Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a co...
Walnut
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent po...
Brass
Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
The Holland Stool Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushion / solid wood leg braces / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish Frame - Black, Bronz...
Steel
Golden Banyan Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Golden Banyan Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Golden Banyan collection draws from the organic density of the banyan tree—sculptural and striking. Elements unravel into...
Brass
Established & Sons FILIGRANA Lantern by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Filigrana collection expands with a new portable lantern featuring its signature canes. Blending a 16th-century glassblowing technique with a contemporary aesthetic, each piece ...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it i...
Brass
Contemporary Side Table 'Charles M', by LINTELOO, Bronze
By Linteloo, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Side Table Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - M : H. 46 x 32,5 x 42 cm - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze --- Cast from a hand-model...
Metal, Aluminum
Lucca Capsule Loop Bench in Walnut with Tailored Bouclé Cushion
Located in New York, NY
The Lucca Loop Bench is defined by a continuous walnut frame that forms an elongated capsule-shaped loop around a tailored upholstered seat. Its softened perimeter, rounded ends, and...
Upholstery, Wood
Luxury Crystal Floor Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interiors with a true icon of style with this floor lamp. This lamp is far more than a simple lighting fixture; it is a piece of contemporary art that blends masterful c...
Crystal
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
ALO Modern Two-Drawer Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Orange Lacquer Low Coffee Table with Dark Oak Base (44.1 × 35.4 × 7.9H in)
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO low coffee table brings a bold yet refined presence with its burnt orange lacquer finish. The smooth, rounded form contrasts with the dark oak base, creating a warm and grounded ...
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Kannur Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Kannur Side Table Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the di...
Brass
Globe Table Lamp, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble, Dimmable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (in...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180 Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colo...
Brass
ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
This contemporary dining chair combines sculptural comfort with refined material contrast, creating an elegant seating piece for modern dining spaces. Upholstered in a warm burnt-ora...
Fabric, Wood
Ledge Floating Console (61") in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Hardwood, Ash
Riva 1920 Nudo Sofa In Solid Walnut Wood Structure, Collectible Contemporary
By Riva 1920
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious sofa featuring a solid american walnut wood structure defined by extraordinary, exposed dovetail joints that create a continuous, flowing line around the back and sides. ...
Fabric, Walnut
Contemporary Side Table 'Charles S', by LINTELOO, Bronze
By Sebastian Herkner, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Side Table Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - S : H. 43,5 x 26,5 x 34 cm - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze --- Cast from a hand-mod...
Metal, Aluminum
21st-Century, Luxury pink and purple Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Luxury Crystal Table Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Parchment Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A striking bespoke ceiling light fixture titled “Spider Special 150.” This piece features six handcrafted parchment shades arranged on a brass metal frame. Each shade is meticulously...
Brass
$39,000 / item
Lutum Credenza in Solid Wenge & Ziricote - In Stock
Located in Calgary, AB
Named Lutum, the Latin word for earth or clay, this piece reflects the idea of shaping raw natural material into form. Just as clay is molded by hand, the cabinet’s surfaces have bee...
Wood, Leather, Padouk, Wenge, Ziricote
Contemporary Coffee Tables 'Charles', by LINTELOO, Set of 2 Bronze
By Linteloo, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Coffee Tables Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze - Size L: H.28 x 120 x 90 cm - Size M: H34 x 80 x 70...
Metal, Aluminum
Mono-leg Wall Console by Amilcar Oliveira in Solid Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
**Translation:** The **Mono-leg Wall Console** is a piece that embodies the balance between structure, lightness, and formal boldness. With a minimal...
Hardwood
$7,900 / item
Ovoid Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with a mixture of opaque and transparent coral color Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in bronze finish / Made in Italy by Fabio...
Brass
$9,750 / item
Gajasimha Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Gajasimha Carpet in Sari Silk, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Gajasimha, a mythical cross between lion and elephant, isn't just impressive looking. This guardian of ancient Indian art emb...
Silk
Chic Large 'Diagramme' Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large 'Diagramme' limestone coffee table by Design Frères. Gorgeous honed cream limestone top fitted into a slender but sturdy iron frame. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of...
Limestone, Steel
Bertu Nightstand, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Santa Fe 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 white o...
Oak
Mohenjo Daro Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mohenjo Daro Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valley. Inspired by the raw simplicity of Mohenjo-Daro, these objects pay tribute to the l...
Brass
Modern Six Door Chelsea Armoire with Venetian Fresco by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Six Door Armoire features Natural Walnut wood, with six doors framed in Chelsea Hand Hammered metal in a Brass Patina. Doors have handpainted Venetian Fresco glass...
Art Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural single-seater armchair characterized by an oversized, enveloping form and bold, rounded proportions. The design features a continuous backrest that flows seamlessly into...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$6,262 / item
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Walnut
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...
Upholstery, Velvet
Sculptural Monolithic Table with Textured Architectural Pedestals, Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
The Monolithic Dining Table by Sidani Design is conceived as a sculptural composition of mass and refinement. A precise horizontal plane rests ...
Composition
Jaipur Repousse Photo Frame in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Jaipur Repousse Photo Frame in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around the 3rd...
Brass
Round Outdoor Dining Table with Bronze Finish and Grey Ceramic Top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round dining table made of aluminium and stainless steel with a bronze finish and a grey ceramic top. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The ceramic top reproduces a marble-li...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Casa Ceramic Side Table - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural - custom glaze
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 ...
Ceramic, Clay
$5,311 / item
Estantería Ondeen · Edición Limitada Cobre
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado cobre, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de a...
Stainless Steel
Glory Lily Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A strik...
Brass
Alta Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Alta Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal In its arresting and powerful essence, the hue of red unfailingly commands the attention it so richly deserves....
Brass
Lullaby Cane Bassinet in Brass by Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Lullaby Cane Bassinet in Brass by Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal Gentle forms sculpted from resilient rattan, crafted using the ancient 7th-century cane weaving technique, this collecti...
Cane
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette and continuous curved backrest, creating an elegant architectural profile that feels both timeless and contemporary. The softl...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Tokyo Song Photo Frame in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tokyo Song Photo Frame in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around the 3rd or ...
Brass