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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
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 plug...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Simple Chair. Solid Purpleheart wood from Brazil
Located in São Paulo, SP
A chair crafted entirely from solid wood. Sturdy, resilient, and comfortable, it features straight lines and a carved seat. The design's intention was to create a chair that is simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Purpleheart
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Solid White Oak Wood Credenza by Last Workshop, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary solid white oak credenza in a natural finish.
Complete with (6) soft-close doors, adjustable shelves inside, and a steel base.
Cre...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Konsthantverk Svep Small Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Wenge Oak Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres, In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Wenge Oak Extension Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. Clean, sophisticated, and timeless. This is Greg's best selling dining table ever. The lovely "Zen" curved base suppo...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Oak Bench – Tillikum Black Long Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tilikum Black Long Bench by Autonomous Furniture is a striking example of contemporary design and sustainable craftsmanship. Handcrafted in British Columbia, this long bench is m...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fir, Paper, Oak
Solid Wood Oval Dining Table with Metal Base
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table showcases the natural beauty and warmth of solid wood in a contemporary design. The oval tabletop, distinguished by its straight-cut short ends, provides a spaciou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,650 / item
“Sunnymoon” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Jade Satin art silvered glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Sunnymoon
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 and Two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
$1,750 / item
Roebling Wall Mirror, Ceramic & Hardwood, Organic Modern, Sculptural
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roebling Wall Mirror offers a contemporary take on the classical masonry and brickwork of Brooklyn with custom elements created in collaboration with Calyer Ceramics.
Shown in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Oak, Hardwood, Mirror
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava
Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Perícia lounge chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERíCIA LOUNGECHAIR, designed in 2025.
This lounge chair has an elegant shape with curved edges making this a centrepiece for any living space. Available in customers own choice of ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$9,812 / item
Brass wall light fixture with staggered opaline diffusers
Located in Marrakech, MA
Decorative brass wall light:
This brass wall light fixture is composed of three circular brass discs arranged in a staggered vertical layout. Each disc is positioned at a different ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Side Table Desk Bronze Cream Steel Parchment Hand stitched Suede Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 13
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
This versatile side table, which can also shift effortlessly from side table to desk, features a bronze patinated steel frame paired with a hand ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Double Arch Armchair, Chenille, 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, Chenille
$2,512 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Woven Leather Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae coffee table by Crump and Kwash
Features - Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / custo...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
The Chiquita desk with 8 drawers in Brazilian sollid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chiquita desk features smooth and delicate lines. In this version, it has 8 drawers with natural cane fronts and brass handles, giving it a nostalgic and romantic touch. Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Coffee Table with Amorphous Shape, Crafted from Wood with Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary coffee table is a true work of art, distinguished by its captivating amorphous shape that defies conventional geometry, creating a fluid and organic silhouette. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Bertu Coffee Tables, Genesis White Oak Coffee Table, Round, Bleached Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Round Coffee Table - The Genesis - Bleached White Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is handmade in solid white oak (or the wood of your choi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024.
This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood .
The cushion is available in customer's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,861 / item
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Japanese-Inspired Wooden Nightstand by Studio POA
By Studio POA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Japanese architecture, Studio POA's Tariko night table is a temple for your most intimate belongings (your journal, your spiritual literature, your Invisalign). Shown her...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wenge, Sapele Wood
Dovetail 2 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 4 Drawers
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 record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Cabinet with 4 Doors and Open Central Shelf In Natural Oak Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining room cabinet combines functionality with customizable design, making it a versatile addition to any space. Featuring four doors and an open central shelf, it offers ample...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulging over its edges, this contemporary single sofa seat by Klein Agency screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Leo Bench, Camel Mohair & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order mohair and maple bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Mohair (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Mid-Century Style Leather Dining Chair In Green Ash Finish
By Yonoh Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Iron and Black 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
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Gold with Black Highlights Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Gold Shade
Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the image, i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC 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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,632 / item
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
8x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Moroccan Design Rug. Blue and Brown. 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 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
Oval Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin
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
$16,371 / item
Mighty Architectural Oak & Walnut Low Console Table
Located in London, GB
A mighty version of our architectural oak & walnut pillar table. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabinetry techniques from 30mm thick prime straig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$6,450 / item
Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Juniper Leather
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / item
PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 8" x 19.7H" Custom stone block pedestal, Block Plinth Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola ’
This listing is for Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 8” x 19.7” H (20 cm x 50 cm H) There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine
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
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Platea Blue Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Flute Wide Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Highly Textured Light Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide
light lava
Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Olive Green 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
American Queen Upholstered Bed With Texturized Steel Tube base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with a sophisticated silhouette and clean lines, this double bed becomes the focal point of your contemporary bedroom. This luxurious upholstered bed is generously proportion...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bertu Outdoor Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stools, Mahogany Natural
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Chile Outdoor Bar Stools in Natural are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion made for outdoor use...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Dressing Table In High Gloss Lacquer with Marble Top & Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dressing console is a sculptural masterpiece, defined by its bold yet refined silhouette. The design features a curved, contoured top crafted from luxurious marble, supported by...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Striche Murano Glass Coffee Table by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Striche coffee table, designed by Matteo Zorzenoni for Miniforms, takes its name from a Venetian expression meaning “line” or “stroke”; in local slang, “far striche” means to exc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
$2,500 / item
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$365 / item
‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Blue 'Matte'
Located in London, GB
Matte Blue base with a Matte Finish and Shade.
Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation.
Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included.
To pair th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
$381 / item
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
$9,200 / item
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$285 / item
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
$405 / item
Nazaré daybed - L shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED - L shape, designed in 2024.
The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has two removable cushions. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving th...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$9,573 / item
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$9,650 / item
Contemporary Upholstered Bench Offered With Ebony Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench is as great to look at as it is to sit on. Always eye pleasing with contrast cording, chocolate brown leather straps and ebony wood finish. As comfortable in a den as it...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dovetail 4 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 8 Drawers
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
Contemporary Armona Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Armona coffee table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Armona stone coffee table draws inspiration from the serene landscape ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
New Modern Centerpiece in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Travertine Navona and Emperador dark.
Size: 37×14.5 cm. - 14,5×5,7 in.. smooth finishing.
Commercial name: Tivoli Centerpiece in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Span...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine
$2,109 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Mid-Century Style Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chair In Honey Oak Finish
By Yonoh Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand
Located in London, GB
A variation, in much larger proportions, of our handcrafted nightstands or end tables. The main upper box is detailed with exposed hand-cut dovetail jointing and contains one spaciou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,162 / item
Contemporary Stainless steel Console table Designed by Greg Sheres. In Stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Contemporary Stainless steel Console table Designed by Greg Sheres; "Piero".
The Piero stainless steel Console table is a p...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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