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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Period: 1970s
Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Black and White Lamp. Featuring a weighted rectangular Black enameled metal base, Black tubular stem and newly replaced White Frosted globe glass sh...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

1970's Set of Two Restored and Rewired Danish Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Restored and rewired Danish flush mounts in glass The flush mounts were manufactored by E. Horn A/S in Aalestrup feature a completely rewired 1 light fixture with a large t...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

Rare brutalist coffee table by Pia Manu
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table à plateau en ardoise du Brésil et piétement en fer patiné par Pia Manu vers 1970.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Slate, Iron

Guzzini Crystal and Gold Plate Barware Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your entertaining experience with this exquisite luxury champagne ice bucket, a rare masterpiece designed by acclaimed Italian designer Rede Guzzini. Crafted in Italy circa 197...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Romeo Rega Bar Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this rare and sophisticated Romeo Rega-designed luxury ice bucket, a stunning Italian creation from circa 1970. A true statement piece, this exqui...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Brass

1970s Warren Platner for Knoll 36" Round Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Coffee Table, model 3714T, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The design features a nickel-plated s...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Steel

Set of 4 chairs and table vintage 70s gilded metal design Gastone Rinaldi
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with gilt metal frame and beige velvet upholstery, table with tubular gilt metal frame and round clear glass top. Design Gastone Rinaldi, 1970s. CONDITION: In goo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Flower Glass Vase, Italian Manufacture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This flower glass vase is a splendid decorative object manufactured by Italian manufacturer. Elegant Murano colorless glass standing on a round base. The upper edges are decora...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Le Stelle armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1974.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Le Stelle armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1974. Awards:Moma, Design Study Collection,New York. Elastic membranes, polyure...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Glass Geode Bowl Green, Amber
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage labeled Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano blown glass thick walled bowl is in sommerso form. It is a geode bowl that is large and heavy from the 70's. The colors range from ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Mario Bertorelle Disco table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic Mario Bertorelle Disco lamp for JMRDM Massanzago. Adjustable molded plastic disc. 15-25 watt E-14 (European bulb) or higher if LED/CFL. Tested origi...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Wiskemann Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Wiskemann modernist silver plate ice bucket or cooler is an exquisite piece of barware, circa 1970. Crafted by silversmith Wiskemann, Belgium, its distinguished design features ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Marble Cocktail Coffee Table Live Edge Travertine 1970s by Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Acrylic and Glass Occasional Table by Les Prismatiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully designed acrylic with a 1/2" thick inset glass top occasional table by Les Prismatiques.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Glass

Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Two-Seater Sofas for Cassina, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. An original concept, metal belts front and back give struct...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Big Murano Glass Vase by Venini, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Big Murano Glass Vase by Venini, Italy 1970s. 49 cm x 20 cm. Excellent condition.
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1970s European Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Scarce original Pacha Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare paire de pacha édition mobilier international, première édition.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern teak wood floor lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
1970s Danish teak wood floor lamp in great condition accomplished a white fabric shade with blue stribes. A substantial floor lamp for a beautiful space. * A teak wood floor lamp w...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Italian modern stackable red white coffee table 780/783 Frattini Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stackable red white coffee table 780/783 Frattini Cassina, 1970s Set of four coffee tables mod. 780/783 with round base lacquered white and red. The structure is compo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Large 1970s Murano Chandelier
Located in Montréal, QC
Stunning large Murano chandelier. Beautiful spotted white opal glass with brass trimmings. 60-100 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. ...
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside. Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Glass Murano Jug Set of 6 Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
Jug and 6 Glasses Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Rare set of Blow Murano Glass Perfect Condiction jug: h 20 /diam 12 cm glasses: h 15.5 / 7.5 cm
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Screenprint in good condition by the Italian Op-Art artist Getulio Alviani.
Located in Hamburg, DE
Screenprint in good condition by the Italian Op-Art artist Getulio Alviani. Getulio Alviani (1939-2018) was an Italian painter, object artist and repre...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian Modern Brown Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown suede Marenco armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s. Marenco model armchair, with invisible metal structure and wooden base, to which the cushions that compose it are anchored, covered in suede. Project by Mario Marenco for Arflex, around 1970. Perfect condition, new leather upholstery. Measurements in cm 108x100x66h Il design inconfondibile e l’ampia modularità rendono ancor oggi il divano Marenco...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Ritz Italora Original Table Clock by Joe Colombo Optic Art
Located in Biella, IT
Ritz Italora rare original table clock first edit by Joe Colombo design years 1970 optic art. Materialis plastic and metal particular and mecanism. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1970s. A nice piece of art for any room.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Tony Evans Raku Bear Sculptures
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tony Evans handcrafted Foss Creek Pottery "Raku" Bear Sculptures. Figurines. Statues. Featuring a seated Grizzly Bear with Arms Together (7.5H x 7.75W x 7D) showing Green to...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rare Caned, Chrome, Off White Boucle Chairs Ottomans
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and modern fabulous vintage set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin caned, chrome and upholstered lounge chairs with monumental original ottomans are from the early 70'...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish and straightforward pair of Danish Modern rosewood end tables with square tapered legs and black composition tops framed with a low beaded rim. From the famed Copenhagen department store, Illums Bolighus, marked under each top. The perfect end tables next to your sofa, or placed in front as moveable coffee tables.
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
$1,875 Sale Price / set
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Italian Table/Wall Lamp, 1975 - 2000
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Lamp by producer Cosi Come Designed by Protocol Paris 1975-2000. Beautiful round lamp, orange at the top and white at the bottom. Can be used as a table lamp or wall lamp. With on an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Marblelized Brass Pyramid Obelisk by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s marbleized brass pyramid obelisk attributed to Maitland Smith. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with age(see detail photos).
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Georges Seurat - Bathers, Asnières - The National Gallery, London Print
By Georges Seurat
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Introducing a Timeless Masterpiece: "Bathers, Asnières" Print by Georges-Pierre Seurat 🎨 Step into the world of French Post-Impressionism with our exquisite print featuring a ca...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red Painted Children Chairs from the 1970 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of children chairs produced in the Czechoslovakia. A beautiful 1970 's design, clear and functional. The frame is made from hardwood, the seat and back from plywood. The ch...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ottoman Tufted Footstool Stool Bench Cy Mann 2 Available
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ottoman footstool stool bench by Cy Mann
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s. Set of three shelves with asymmetrical profile in shiny orange plastic. There are two types of sizes: one ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit in Chrome & Glass
Located in Greensboro, NC
An exceptional “Cityscape” wall unit by Paul Evans. Four wall mounted supports with attached desk and single drawer & smoked glass shelving. Good vintage condition with some signs...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern green velvet office chair by Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet office chair by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s Office chair or armchair with rounded seat and backrest, padded and covered in green corduroy. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

James Lovera Monumental Centerpiece Pottery / Footed Bow, Lava/ Volcanic Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual square/round, shape centerpiece by the well known California potter. Has an olive green volcanic /lava glaze and brown under, signed Lovera. Note; one corner it goes as ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Italian Onyx Marble Octagonal Vessel Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large, white to off-white, octagonal onyx ashtray or catch-all vessel (vide-poche), circa 1970s Modern, Italy. Onyx colors include white, off-white, cara...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble

1703 Umbrella Stand by Ico Parisi for Sormani, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
1703 Umbrella Stand by Ico Parisi for Sormani, Italy 1970s. Dimensions Cm 24,00 x 50,00 x 24,00. Wood and metal Ref. R. Lietti, Ico Parisi. Design. Catalogo ragionato 1936-1960, S...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stools, Ottomans, Side Tables, Cane and Bentwood Brown
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless design, bentwood and cane. Great as stools or side tables. One stool is little taller than the other, please see pictures. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is par...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s, Robert Sonneman Modern Bouillotte Pendant Light
Located in Miami, FL
Attributed to Robert Sonneman, a fantastic pendant fixture in a Modern Bouillotte style. A chrome base supports two cylindrical glass shades that protude through a white metal shade....
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Wicker Arm Chairs for Icf a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marcel Breuer B35 Rattan Armchairs These iconic chairs, designed by the renowned architect and designer Marcel Breuer, offer a perfect blend of comfort and style. The rattan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Milo Baughman Style Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking lamp! It is a modern Milo Baughman style burl table lamp. It is unmarked and in very good condition. The shade is as well.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern Chromed metal nutcracker by Paolo Salvi for Mark B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chromed metal nutcracker by Paolo Salvi for Mark B, 1970s Table nutcracker with round base in chromed metal. The cylindrical structure...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sconce by Georges Pelletier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare applique à décor figuratif de hibou par Georges Pelletier.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Niels Grønbech '1907-1991', Danish Painter, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape
Located in København, Copenhagen
Niels Grønbech (1907-1991), Danish painter. Oil on board. Modernist landscape. Vordingborg. Dated 1974. The board measures: 34 x 29 cm. The frame measures: 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed and dated. Price example: A painting by NG sold March 25, 2015 for $8551. Grønbech was a student of Aksel Jørgensen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Large Wall Painting "The Ways Of The Red October" October Revolution, Kandt, DDR
Located in Epfach, DE
Large wall painting "The Ways Of The Red October" October Revolution, Kandt, DDR Manfred Kandt (1922-1992) Oversized mural "Ways of Red October" created...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Opener , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 24 cm W, 5 cm H, 7 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made fam...
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Six Maison Jansen Black Lacquer and Brass Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen, Gérald Van der Kemp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Maison Jansen black lacquer and brass-mounted dining chairs, attributed to Van der Kemp, Each chair a masterwork with ebonized wood frames and brass m...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970 Giacomo Benevelli Missaglia Steel Sculpture Light Panel Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Wall Lamp Giacomo Benevelli Missaglia Italy, 1970 Cast Steel Inox Sculpture Lamp Chrome and Gold Very Good Condiction Perfect working order Giacomo Benevelli (1925-20...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Early LC3 Lounge Chairs, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Probably the most well-known designs by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) are the LC2 and LC3 armchairs. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, hi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Yves Rhaye, Exceptional Sliding Doors with Ceramic Design, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Rhayé (1936-1995), exceptional sliding doors with ceramic design, circa 1970. Back and frame in solid oak. Back with Louis XV style molding panel. Measures: 202 x 102 cm ea...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent Set of Four "Beaubourg" Dining Chairs, 1976
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four "Beaubourg" dining chairs in steel with leather seat and back pads designed by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent for the Pomidou Centre in Paris, France, 1976. Out...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair in New Cream Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s by Gavina, which was later acquired by Knoll. This is a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Set of 4 Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 fancy bentwood Thonet Style upholstered armchairs. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Blue vinyl is a vibrant color and is easily changed out. Chairs...
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1970s Polish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

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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