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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 11
Style: Modern
Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$14,780 / item
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden crystal accented with matching leaves and flowers follows the sinuous profile of the outer section in pink-toned mirrored glass, which is adorned with handmade floral etchings that complete the piece. Handcrafted according to 14th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,639 / item
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
21st Century Giorgione 200, Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Elementary, functional, customizable. Giorgione is a sculptural piece that brings to mind the architectural style of the beginning of the last century, fitting perfectly in any envir...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Customizable Sleek Daybed with Luxurious Leathers, Lacquers, or Steel Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance is born from a delicate balance of proportion, emotion, and the unexpected. This sculptural daybed captures that spirit—its silhouette is both graceful and grounded, with re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt white
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm
Colours: Matt white.
Material: RESIN
Vase i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish.
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Por...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
$1,674 / item
Large Handcrafted English Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A large proportion SS1 - our handcrafted contemporary end table/night stands in the very finest solid English quartersawn oak. The upper box is constructed with a spacious traditiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$4,783 / item
Ura Counter Stool with Teak Wood Finish Base and Light Gray Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Modern style counter stool by Uultis with teak wood finish base and light gray upholstered seat. Introducing the Ura counter stool by Uultis, a sophi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Modern Brass and Birch Sideboard with 8 Drawers Handmade in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
A modern brass and birch sideboard handcrafted in Italy, this beautiful piece features 8 spacious drawers and a refined Mid-Century Modern style.
Crafted from solid birch and finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass Edmund Sconce in Black Walnut
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,369 / item
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Natural Maple
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Meas...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Modern Tan Leather Fairmount Wall Mirror
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Fairmount wide oval mirror is a hand-stitched leather mirror with a frame made from natural vegetable tanned leather which will vary in color and darken slightly with age. The mirror sits inside the frame like a pocket. It comes with an iron hand hammered screw post...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mirror
$425 / item
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
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
Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstand or End Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. Early European modernism inspired with a dash of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
The Marina Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A simple, elegant, and modern table that can also be used as a stool. Crafted from freijó wood and adorned with marquetry inlay using caixeta, sucupira, and jequitibá woods.
* As th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$576 Sale Price / item
33% Off
Customizable Round Dining Table with an Ebony Top & Brushed Brass Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated dining table is a masterful blend of natural beauty and refined details. The expansive top and the inside of the base are crafted from natural ebony wood, which is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sparkle Bean Green Ottoman with Gold and Green Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
An original piece of functional decor with a glamorous appeal, this ottoman by designer Lorenza Bozzoli audaciously blends glamorous 1920s sartorial details with modern geometrical s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and soph...
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025.
This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Ceramic
$1,435 / item
Dovetail 4 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut with Flip Bins
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tiffany contemporary Table Lamp 23 SilverBlue Silk, Antique Brass, Silvered Glas
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
FIN table lamp, Noir Stardust, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Noir Stardust
A refined black glaze, delicately speckled with gold exuding an air of sophistication and elegance.
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests.
Murano Bulb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
$1,291 Sale Price / item
20% Off
8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade 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 rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,399 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Ipanema Console Table, Ombre Effect with Brass Details, by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ipanema Console Table, Ombre Effect with Brass Details, Handcrafted by Duistt
The rounded geometric shapes of the Ipanema series refer to the imagination of the well-known sidewalk ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tom Dixon 'Press Surface' Clear Glass Round Wall Light With Interchangeable Cap
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Glass 'Press Surface' Clear Glass Wall Light With Interchangeable Caps
The 'Press' wall light is part of Dixon's series of LED lighting and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Large Jube Table Lamp by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
White Pearl Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in white pearl & ivory and the board is made of oak wood veneer. It...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
$1,100 / item
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Dovetail 4 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 collecti...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,850 / item
Sheared Karakul Lambskin Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
Thanks to its unrepeatable natural patterns, created by the sheen and direction of the short wave-shaped fur, this cushion results in a design piece which can fit any kind of interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi
Dimensions: W 118 x D 43 x H 53 cm
Materials: Upholstery (Boucle, velvet or leather). Natural Wood Base Painted as Brass, Silver, Gold, Laquered Black,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$15,152 / item
Freestanding Oil Rubbed Bronze Coat Rack 10-hooks, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding coat tree made of solid brass components in a oil rubbed bronze finish with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully customizable.
Dimension i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023.
This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,511 / item
Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Tan 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 recommendation is lustrous leather in a bold color. Shown here in natural oiled walnut, featuring a fluted seat in full grain cow hide leather.
Shown here: in natural oiled walnut, featuring a channeled seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Outdoor/Indoor Coffee Table Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar table 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin, RAL1001
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions.
Lacquered in matte beige with protective UV coat.
Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Special Edition Spider Ceiling Light brass silk Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture special edition spider ceiling light with six sand coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Formation Linear Pendant LED Raw Brushed Aluminium Metal
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
‘Heavy Metal’ by B-TD. A new series of hand-brushed satin finishes highlighting the elemental beauty of raw metal.
Formation linear pendant...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fringes of the Fran lamp — made from sustainable rayon raffia, also known as Japanese grass — are sewn by hand into voluminous objects reminiscent of matryoshka, Asian lanterns, ...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,295 / item
Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$11,990 / item
New Modern Dining Table in White Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
White marble dining table designed by Karen Chekerdjian, part of the Inside Out Collection - accessories (fruit bowl, candles, flower vases) tables in red and black marble. It can be...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Miter Side Table in Yellow Acrylic 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
Acrylic
Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$4,827 / item
Contemporary Travertine Cube Side Table, HIVE II by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Contemporary marble nesting tables with beautiful hand carved dotted pattern. This tables are surely fun and easy to look and will definitely be an outstanding addition to any space....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Tavolo Morbido Coffee Table by Studio Mignone in Resin with Glass Table Top
By Studio Mignone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A coffee table that blurs the lines between art and design, emerging from a foundation of traditional sculpture techniques and crafted individually by hand. Its resin feet offer a wa...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Bespoke Round Decorte Dining Table by Francesc Rifé - Seats 8/10
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table captivates with its extraordinary design, boasting a round marble top delicately upheld by three elegantly arranged legs. Its generous 180 cm diameter provides ampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
As suggested by its name, this pouf from the Sparkle Collection will infuse glamour into a modern living room, bedroom, or private study. Inspired by the fashion of the Roaring '20s,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
$2,329 / item
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays.
Our pieces are made b...
Category
2010s South American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Edie Sconce
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,295 / item
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
$3,348 / item
Pastel Dreamscape Rug by RAG home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This abstract, nature-inspired rug features a soothing blend of pastel hues, including soft blues, warm beiges, gentle pinks, and muted yellows. The organic, freeform shape mimics th...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$1,800 / item
Tan Leather and Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant 24" Drum
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Illuminate a room while turning heads with the brilliant Sarah Ceiling Mount Fixture. Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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