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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Contemporary Three-Seater Sofa by Hessentia Upholstered in Grey Bouclé Fabric
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Gio sofa is the result of a long design process and a synergistic collaboration between the architect Luca Erba and company Cornelio Cappellini. This sofa amazes for its soft and def...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Sand Resin Art Wall by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
It is a geometric, simple and contemporary piece with a lot of personality that will complement any space. You can hang the piece on a wall or place it on a table and lean it against the wall. Material: Base:beige traslucid resin in satin finish. Spheres: traslucid beige resin with marbleized...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Kozo Person Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi
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

"Total Flightcase" Aluminum Frame and Plywood Small Cabinet by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Total Flightcase" is a small cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a frame in extruded aluminum section bar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Seletti "Red Lipstick" Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper
Located in Doral, FL
Available in three dimensions, the mirrors of the Toiletpaper line make you the protagonist of a mad and disrespectful world. Add some eccentricity to your room with these mirrors by TOILETPAPER...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Agave
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Big Foot Table, Bone White, Coffee Table or Side Table, Fibre Concrete.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Foot table, bone white, coffee table or side table, modern sculpture design in fibre concrete, contemporary work. Big Foot Table is made from concrete and fibre. It is inspired ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

ETHEREAL Round Modern Bedside Table
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Ethereal bedside table exudes sophisticated luxury with its graceful design. With a round top and cylindrical legs, this piece can be finished in lacquered or wood, providing v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 40 Koral Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Satin Gold / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
Category

2010s Oceanic Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Crafted Sfumato Murano Glass Mirror with Brass Details, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
This oval-shaped mirror beautifully showcases the artistry of Murano glassmaking. Characterized by its elegant shape, this mirror features a unique sfumato technique, which creates s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natsu Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) - (n) summer Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade. This...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Lumina Flo Floor Lamp in Black by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED lights for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

B.A. Outdoor Lounge Chair by Sublime Original
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Strong, Bold, Confident. It makes a statement so you don't have to. this outdoor lounge chair features deep, comfortable seating within the weather resistant teak frame. A multistep ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Utopia Desk, Cream Oak and Polished Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The utopia desk is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms. The imposing design combines cream oak and polished brass. As a futuristic project, two brass blades stylize the cream oak top, curving it with an Avant Garde detail. Surprisingly, a pencil drawer is hidden in one brass blade. At the base, the open shape of two blocks suggests a passage between two identical metal arches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Special Tree Cabinet, Woods and Copper, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The special tree is a tree in which two lovers write the promise of an everlasting love. The craftsmanship work in exotic roots emphasizes each volume of The Special Tree cabinet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

FLOS Stylos Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1984, the Stylos floor lamp illuminates with a striking simplicity that is anything but ordinary. A halogen ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Onda Contemporary Side Table in Metal
Located in London, GB
Onda table works on the juxtaposition of volumes and finishing. A Wavy organic extra-thin top on architectural chunky cylindric legs. Like a paper sheet ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Raily Dark Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with its exclusive details. Prized leather covers the wooden top, featuring a practical s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fran AS Contemporary suspended Light in Raffia, Copper and Steel
Located in London, GB
With their bulky silhouette and rustling fringes, the Fran lights are reminiscent of a piñata. While their cable becomes the suspension string, their fluttering body is made of high-...
Category

2010s Latvian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - satin brass - crystal - LEDS
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Jacques Lucite and Brass Console
Located in New York, NY
Clearly cool. Our Jacques collection is the perfect blend of simplicity and glamour, modern and traditional, in crystal clear Lucite with brushed brass corners. Fitted with a low gla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940, it stood out with its unusual shape and sturdy legs. The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body holding a body. When you sit down, the chair practically gives you a friendly hug. Like many of Finn Juhl’s later designs, the chair offers several comfortable ways to sit. As a tribute to the Pelican Chair House of Finn Juhl is launching it in natural sheepskin from Gotland. This upholstery gives the chair an individual and unique expression, as the warmth of the sheepskin pleasantly underlines the character of the sculptural chair. The new edition of the Pelican chair will be available from December 1st. Because the supply of sheepskin from Gotland is seasonal, the quantity for sale will be limited. Materials: Gotland Sheepskin...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sunset Rug by Pieces, Modern Round Hand Tufted Colorful Coral Yellow Rug Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with the colorful Sunset rug. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/visco...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

STRATEGO Chessboard in Walnut by Lorenzo Di Giovanni for Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stratego chessboard, designed by Lorenzo di Giovanni and manufactured by Teckell, features an extra-clear crystal top with a solid marble base, available in three options: Calacatta ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble

New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Pink 'Extra Large Size'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. LIGHT BULBS NOT INCLUDED Specifications: Ø15" UL listed.
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

HUDSON organic-shaped wall mirror
Located in Frazão, Porto
The organic-shaped HUDSON is a mirror of modern design, whose mirrored glass is crossed by the structure in brass color, in sinuous lines, making its design even more daring. Shown in natural mirror with antique brass lacquer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

"Ed Archer" Leather and Polished Aluminum Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ed Archer" is an iconic chair with tubular steel shell with spring units and polished casting aluminum rear leg. Fixed leather cover in two different versio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Customizable Modern Dining Chair de la Paz, Solid wood and upholstery.
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chair with seat and back upholstered in fabric. The backrest formed by a half-moon hugs the back giving it support. Inspired by the three-legged chairs, the Peace chair...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

DeCastelli Yoroi Cabinet in Brassl by Alessandro Masturzo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like the hard metal sheets that identify the armour of a samurai, the scales on the skin of this piece define its appearance. A dynamic shape, taking on the evocative strength of Art Deco furnishings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Teal Emma Shipley Velvet Soft Pink Velvet Mushroom Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 22”W x 22”D x 20”H Price As Shown: $1,250 each COM Price: $800 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design an...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Maple

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever L Coffee Table Wood
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever L, Colorama Collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni Cantilever is a side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance created because i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel
Located in New York, NY
Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini Design In Stock 15" x 15" x 16" H as shown. Custom sizes and shapes available. Our line of hex tables are u...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Walnut Counter Height Cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Whorl Console In White Concrete Canvas
Located in Portland, OR
A modern iconic classic. Elegant and a powerful sculptural statement. Winner of 2018 Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award. Winner of the 2017 Gray Award for Product Design. “I...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Seletti "Hybrid-Eufemia" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gervasoni Guna 2 Charpoy Bed by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A traditional Indian bed that is low and spacious, the charpoy is reinterpreted by Chiara Andreatti through the use of nautical ropes in natural, red and b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Gioiello Oval Mirror
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
 Gli specchi Gioiello si ispirano alle infinite possibilità di una sfera di ottone come un unico blocco costitutivo, progettato per creare una collezione di oggetti e la loro storia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kabuki pendant light in green. Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Modern Style Curved Shape Hand-Tufted Rug Blue & Green Circle Patterned
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #048 is a Modern style rug in murky green and light blue, a classic yet sophisticated color combination. With an irregular shape that juxtaposes oval circles with contrasting colors, this is a design masterpiece that makes a statement in any modern home. Made of botanical silk, a biodegradable fiber, TAPIS Shaped #048 rug has a luxurious texture to give a bold update to any room. Material: Available in Botanical Silk or Natural Wool Dimensions: width: 140 cm 55.1 in – length: 250 cm 98.4 in About TAPIS Studio: TAPIS is a rugs brand by HOMMÉS Studio. Born from the desire to create a multi-personality tapestry brand, TAPIS presents multifaceted collections, offering a rug for every moment, every style, every room and everyone. The result is eye-catching pieces that will pleasure all of the senses. We aim to make rugs for slow homes, in a synergy between wise artisans and mechanical appliances. The excelled quality means to make a TAPIS Studio rug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Aluminum Armchair 'Industry Collection' by Seletti, Sky Blue
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Transparent Ovale Table Lamp by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Chosen as one of Architectural Digest “best new lights, 2015”, Ovale is a table lamp of mouth blown Murano glass with mouth blown Murano white opaline glass shade mounted on gilded m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Phillip Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tetris Planter, Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock. Available in: Sky Mustard Dusty Rose Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 ...
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Fumed Eucalyptus Dining Table with Glossy Beige Sculptural Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A harmonious blend of natural richness and contemporary refinement, this dining table features a fumed eucalyptus top, celebrated for its deep, smoky tones and distinctive grain patt...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom Mahogany and Parchment Console in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom mahogany and parchment console in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner. Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Portugal Chair No.8
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No8, designed in 2024 This chair is part of a series with eight different designs with a graphic shaped backrest and structural legs. Hand-carved in solid walnut by s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and ...
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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