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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Floor Lamp Iris Solid Wood
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
Wooden tripod with perfectly synchronized shape measurements. We use a simple assembling technique and very light weight materials. All of these segments gathered is what makes our w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut, Cotton, Wood
Raaquu Kumo 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get :
3 Units of Kumo Vase
Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud
Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Blue Butterflies Vase, Vessel Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Ornament, Handmade Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) tree
Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope
Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
'Rat Dog' Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Minimalist Modern Console Table in Walnut
Located in Lisbon, PT
FRONT sideboard is the newest addition to the FRONT collection. Inheriting the same clean-lined and minimal design, this sideboard easily blends with the most varied spaces and style...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 14x19 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
&New Color Sample, 15 Colors
Located in Leicester, GB
COLOR SAMPLES
We have fifteen standard colours for the steel furniture and parts. Order your powder-coated steel colour samples here, once you have purch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tillikum Clear Acrylic & Torched Oak Console by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum Torched Console by Autonomous Furniture is a striking union of natural allure and modern innovation. Crafted with meticulous care by designer Kirk Van Ludwig, this conso...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Made Lucite Oversized coffee-table book stand for Taschen Sumos
This large, free-standing lucite book stand allows you to display and view oversized specialty books as seen a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Light Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Grand Moss, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2023
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangular shaped, thick table top...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide
light lava
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Travertine Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Handmade Spikes White Round Ceramic Vase
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white round ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite flower arrangements. Offering a unique view from every angle, this round ceramic vase crosses the line between functionality and ornament. Use it as a fully functional flower vase or as an adornment for your home.
All vases...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Handmade Ceramic Spikes White Decorative Flower Vase III
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful decorative flower vase, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line between fun...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Mola Side Table with distinctive look - Smudgy Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
Sculptural side or coffee table with storage space, handmade designed and produced by Yet Design Studio
It is made of solid oak veneer and can be used both as a side table and a nig...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Off White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Raindrop Coffee Table Set, Ash/ Patinated
Located in London, England
With their circular profiles, varying proportions and potential to be nested, these versatile tables evoke the pattern of raindrops in a pool of water when placed together.
Bought...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Round Side Table Black & White Top, Gold Stainless Steel Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern round side table black & white top, gold stainless steel details
Fuschia II side table is the ideal cocktail table for living rooms wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Green Wall Mirror Off Round Hue #5 by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Latest design in the Off Round Hue mirror series
Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven collaborated on the project ‘Seeing Glass’ - a series of gla...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Foil
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 Wool fabric WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Nomon Mini Oj Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is increasingly common to see a wall clock located anywhere in a house without regard to traditional areas such as the kitchen. This has a reason to be: This type of clocks has become an original decorative element. A design clock like the Nomon mini OJ gives great personality to any room where you place it and thanks to its dimensions of just 50 cm in diameter it also makes it a jovial and curious object.
A wall can be completely empty but when you place an adhesive clock on it, it will be rightly decorated without the need to add any other decorative element.
Only with its presence a wall clock can enrich a place without recharging it much more since its design will be enough. It is the kind of magic that you achieve when having a Nomon OJ mini clock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
Nomon Oj Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall clock tends to resemble its owner. Its design, color and resolution, the style of the one who placed it in that precise place and that's why the frequent alternatives are so varied.
When the wall clock you need meets many of the characteristics of your personality as a taste for the minimalist innovative trends and a lot of originality the option is undoubtedly the Nomon OJ Clock.
The OJ is a true designer clock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
Oil Rubbed Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Small
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Morning Dream - Design Kilim Rug Ouwen Mori Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Located in MILANO, ML
Morning Dream - Design Rug Ouwen Mori Kilim Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Morning Dream
On this carpet geometry is recomposed into an irregular perspective of architectural form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "EDI", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
The light source consist of one G...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Chubby Chair in Dijon 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Modern Outdoor Pollock Sphere Side Table Parasol Base Polished Calacatta Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Modern outdoor pollock sphere side table Parasol base polished Calacatta marble
Pollock side table is an outdoor side table that duals as a bold paraso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Nira Choco Organic Cotton Handloom Pillow in Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Nira Choco Pillow is a slightly textured handwoven pillow where our artisans have skillfully created a classic pattern using an ancient weaving technique. Undyed yarn is used as a design element with the backdrop of pleasant hues of choco brown. The dyes are completely natural made by using flowers & herbs. The beauty of this pillow is in its pure design that stands out with also the use of undyed yarns left in its natural state.
Requiring attention to detail and finishing, It takes an incredibly skillful master artisan to make this special piece which is unique to the artisan cluster it originates from.
Throw Size: 20" X 20 " ( Down filler included )
Material: 100% Rain-fed Organic Cotton , Hand spun silk and Wool all locally and ethically sourced.
Color: Choco Brown & White (undyed and both yarns in its natural form )
Artisan base: Ethically hand woven by artisans in India
Wash care: Gently hand wash with cold water and hang dry or delicately dry clean only.
What Makes Your Purchase Sustainable?
100% organic yarn with no dyes used.
Support employment of women artisans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Dining Table, Round, Walnut with Antique Plated Metal Details
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
The sculptural form of ‘Yaprak Collection’ defines a strong, unique and timeless design. The collection was inspired from the fruitful and varied plants that have millions of differe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Henry & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Gray Area Rug with Medallion Design. Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
White/Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Riva 1920
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
Hand Embroidered St. Moritz Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world
ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Murano Floor Lamp with Clear Glass Rods, Column Shape, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano floor lamp with clear glass rods, brass base and top. The floor lamp is a clear glass sculpture with column shape, on the top there is a Murano clear glass sphere...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Midnight Blue
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
Handmade Stoneware
This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Johan Carpner Satellit 55 Brass Black Celling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Grenverk designed by Johan Carpner and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s tech...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paopao Pendant P1
Located in Renton, WA
Inspired by artistry of fine jewelry, the PaoPao collection is available in three colorways, and multiple configurations. Each glass sphere of PaoPao Pendant...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ornamental by Lameice Dreamlike Wine Glass
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem.
Mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. p...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Wall-Mounted Symbol 20 Coat Rack in Color
By DESU DESIGN
Located in Bondville, VT
The Symbol 20 offers everything our classic symbol coat rack does, now in a shorter length to fit in more places. This modern coat rack functions both...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Cups " Eye Candy"
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem.
mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. pr...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash for Home Office
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure. Front desk is available in ash, oak and walnut...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Table in Ash Wood Rectangular
Located in Lisbon, PT
CAST table - A simple and versatile design that can be used with different table tops shapes and sizes – be it round, oval, rectangular or square. It is ideal for a wide range of use...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Wood, Plywood
Famed Brass Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The FAMED BENCH...harmoniously combines brass and fabric brining a refined elegance and comfort to your home.
Length: 59.1'' / Depth: 17.7'' / Height: 18.5''
-Brass
-Registered Design.
BRASS USE...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Nightstands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of architectural postmodern/Art Deco American black walnut pillar end or side table. Design by Sum furniture and handcrafted in England using traditional techniques using the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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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