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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
1970s Brass and Steel Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in IT
Coffee table with semi-transparent smoked glass top and brass and steel frame from the 1970s.
Measurements 70 x 130 x H 37 cm
Price INCLUDES the costs for any packaging and crates...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. Produced by Memphis in 2013-2014.
A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is par...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Holly Hunt Christian Liaigre Orange Barbuda Lounge Chair
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The chair is statement piece and packed with ...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Stunning "Round Leg Lucite Bench" 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished brass stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on front of stretcher). Brass...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Cast bronze abstract statue by Michigan artist Carole Harrison (1933-2022). 10 1/2" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 1/2" deep. Marked on the base.
Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1980s Modernist Silver Plated Italian Round Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and brass round box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties. It's il very good condition overall, on the lid, inside a brass frame there is an abstract met...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian modern glass plastic Gronda wall mirrors, Luciano Bertoncini, Elco 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Gronda model wall mirror composed of four rectangular modules with smoked glass, with black plastic frame structure. The peculiarity of this mirror is that it has a retractable hook,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Set of 6 iconic and fantastic chairs mod. Gaudi in green plastic monocoque. The backrest and seat ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of Schuitema Shaker series side tables, 1980s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A set of two modernist Dutch occasional tables, ca. 1980, in solid cherry wood. Quite an unusual design with the division in shelves and the accents in the joints.
The furniture ma...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
Rattan armchair or deckchair mod. 981 with armrests and footrest. The structure is painted dark red, with...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Preben Fjederholt Painting Park landscape
Located in Kastrup, DK
Preben Fjederholt, Danish 1955-2000
Park landscape, oil on canvas.
Canvas dimensions: 140x160 xm. Framed in a narrow wooden frame: 144x164 cm.
Signed: Preben Fjderholt, 1993
In perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Late 20th Century Chrome, Brushed Steel, Brass & Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Impressive Murano Art Glass Cascade Chandelier with a true waterfall of light with 55 E14 LED Light Bulbs (warm light is recommended).
The transparent Murano glass boules are all mu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Swiss Motives, town "Loco"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three origina...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Divi Divi Fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux, 1980s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive pair "Divi Divi" fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux. Manufactured in 1988.
Reupholstered with a wonderful france white and red structured fabric form the hig-end ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Francesco Bocola dining table for a couple - 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Francesco Bocola dining table for two people, designed in 1970 and produced in a single prototype. Francesco Bocola catalog with this table publication included. Literature: Francesc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987.
Set of four Milano model chairs, with a light wooden structure with a square shape, with a backrest a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handcrafted Walnut Finish Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Handcrafted dark walnut Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere. Measures 20" in width, 11.5" in depth and stands 35" tall. Shelves clearance is 11.5".
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Ceramic mirror by Jean-Claude Malarmey, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris, France, signed
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alanda vintage sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alanda sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. A true design product, typical of the 1990s.
Made of Steel and upholstered in Grey color Alcantara, fully removable cover.
Armrests and head...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Lovey-Dovey Hearts
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver baby cup. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Gently curved sides with rows of embossed hearts on stippled ground. Top vacant. High-looping scroll handle. M...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist polished brass animal sculpture is an ultra-chic decorative piece. Use it as a wine cooler or bottler holder, this bar accessory boasts a whimsical sculptural ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Anonima Castelli Palisander Wood Desk with Elegant Metal Insert Handle, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The desk, produced in the 1970s by Anonima Castelli of Bologna, is an authentic vintage piece in impeccable condition, crafted entirely from fine Palisander wood. Its design includes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Metafora Coffee Table in Carrara White Marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Located in Outremont, QC
Metafora coffee table in Carrara white marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1979
The four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the Cube, the Cylinder, the Sphere and the...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Elagantly hand crafted clear and amber color Murano glass and chrome "Espirit" Chandelier. This iconic, Sputnik style fixture, off glass flowers by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Light Green Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Matching Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Transpartent light green Murano glass blocks lamps with brass base and our hand sewn green and yellow lampshades.
The geometric glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or small credenza
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
USA, 1980s
Burled olive wood door fronts, with ash case, Macass...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Olive, Macassar
Bruno Cattani Diptyque Photographs Figure Nel Tempo, Parigi 3 & Parigi 4
Located in Outremont, QC
Bruno Cattani Diptyque Photographs
Figure Nel Tempo, Parigi 3 & Parigi 4
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Dimensions:
28”W x 29”H each
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*Excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Sculptural Tall Chairs designedby Krish Ruhs for Cappellini, 1990s
By Cappellini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Krish Ruhs, an American artist, designed these two chairs for a solo exhibition sponsored by Cappellini and presented at their Carugo showroom in 1990. Craftsmanship, inspiration fro...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Rosso Levanto Red Marble Stone Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a rectangular dining table, made in Italy, circa the 1970s. Crafted from Rosso Levanto marble, a luxurious marble known for its deep burgundy hue, inte...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of newly Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
Dining table mod. Desco with round top in satin steel with black plastic profile. The 3-spoke leg is made...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage late 20th century Modern burl veneer, chrome, & stainless-steel floating coffee table with chrome plinth base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the metal strips were damaged & we replaced them with new polished stainless steel strips. We have done some filling and touch up. Minor scratches on chrome base. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid to Late 20th Century.
In a word…. MAGNIFICENCE!!! Just look at this phenomenal vintage modern chunky burl veneer floating coffee table featuring diagonal polished stainless steel strip details across the rectangular burlwood top and down the edges of the coffee table atop a gorgeous chrome covered rectangular plinth pedestal base...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 3, 1980s Red Mushroom shaped stools
Located in London, GB
A set of 3 Mushroom shaped stools, original black, red and blue colour upholstery. made in Italy ca.1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Plato folding table with white polycarbonate top Anonima Castelli 70s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic folding table with white polycarbonate top with storage compartments and silver chromed metal legs. The table is named Plato, was designed by Giancarlo Piretti (Bologna - 1940...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1984
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture,
circa 1984, unsigned
In the style of Timo Sarpaneva
light scratches on the top and bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Ceramic Vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Utruschi , 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Large decorative Modernist ceramic vase designed by Ivo de Santis for Gli Utruschi.
Earthen tones with colorful accents and lines with ribbed neck details.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
90s bottle, Barbini Murano style
By Barbini
Located in Felino, IT
1 bottle 1990s, Barbini Murano. large bottle/vase, Murano glass, silicon-treated. bottle is heavy solid glass. silicon treatment is on the surface. in the bottom you can see the chro...
Category
1990s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Marble and sandblasted glass side table - Oval Glass top - 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
Very unique and original end table with nice colors and details.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rita Frascione Firenze Gilt Brass and Stone Marquetry Picture Frame, 1980s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely gilded brass and stone picture photo frame designed by Italian designer Rita Frascione, Firenze, in the 1980s.
The photo frame features a gilded metal framing with stone ma...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass
Paire de Chauffeuses -Teck & Jacinthe d'eau -"Los Angeles"- Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Ode's Design".
Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cordes en jacinthe d'...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Kaymet Bar Cart with Maple Eye and Decorative Edges
By Kaymet
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern Kaymet bar cart with maple eye and decorative edges.
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paire de chauffeuses Teck & Cuir - modèle "Los Angeles" - Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Comme Chez Vous Art".
Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cuir brun.
Di...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Blue Shagreen and Nickel 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Table basse Olivier de Schrijver série limité 3/8 "reflets marin Belgique Design
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table d'une grande rareté, elle porte le numéro 3 /8 fabriquée dans le monde.
Olivier de Schrijver s'est inspiré de l'univers de la géométrie et les transposent de façon graphique.
L...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are someone who seeks the absolute best of the best - this is for you. This is an all original modular Camaleonda sectional by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia made within the fir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Romeo Rega style chrome and brass mirror - 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Brussels , BE
In the style of Romeo Rega.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, California) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural, organic wood grain is quite spectacular...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Modern 1970s Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Swivel Chairs in Latte Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
French Modern feels to the max with these Pierre Paulin style Mushroom Swivel Chairs that immediately transport you to that Parisian flat you rented decades ago. A silhouette that's ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character
Unmarked
19 inch width
9 inch depth
10 inch height
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
Armchair mod. Felix with squared seat and backrest, padded and covered in blue fabric with abstract fl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual stool in oak and fabric
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Amazzonite Marble Round Side/End Tables with Brass Structure 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Amazzonite Marble Round Side/End Tables with Brass Structure
The round top is made of Amazzonite marble with turquoise and pink veins.
Amazzonite marble is a fantastic and re...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s.
Two-seater sofa with rectangular seat in woven rattan with leather laces, with armrests, also in woven...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Studio Stoneware Planters Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 'Affiliated Craftsman' California design planters.
Wheel thrown natural clay on the outside with hand tooled pattern design, and glazed on the inside.
No drain holes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jaeger LeCoultre, Bicolor Atmos Clock, Silver and Gold, Manufactured 1978
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos clock in silver-gold bicolour version
Switzerland
Nickel-plated and gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1978
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
De...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Blocks Lamps and Our Handcrafted Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of pink Murano glass blocks table lamps with brass fittings and our lampshades.
The Murano glass pink blocks are hand blown with clear Murano glass creating a mixed effect. The...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano glass dishes as centrepieces, Italy Late 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of shallow glass dishes made of tricoloured Murano glass in an oval shape with a slightly curled end. The center boasts an opaque white surface, encircled by clear glass and fra...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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