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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Set Sculptural Modern Chaise Lounge & Pouf Aged Brass Metal Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim Runner in Polychromatic Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, Rug & Kilim presents a 3x6 runner from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection.
On the Design:
This flat weave technique repurposes vintage yarns in po...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modigliani style Tete sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modernist style sculpture of a head made of composite materials resting on a black base (style of Modigiani "Tete") (signed and made by Austin Productions 1985)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base in Repoussé Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base *BASE ONLY
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Please inquire about cream lacquer and black lacquer dining top as shown ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary European Green Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a solid slate bases and feature five mouth blown glass shapes in green with gold and silver leaf and multiple resin hand-cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
Modern Square Center Coffee Table High-Gloss Black Oak Wood Gold Lacquered Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Fifties Square Center Coffee Table" listed here is made in high-gloss black oak wood and gold lacquered steel.
The piece is new. Please request additional images or videos. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mink Multicolor Patchwork Cushion with Cotton / Down Feather Insert
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural material and no two will be exactly alike. Each fur fabric is...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur
Eccentrico, contemporary coffee table orange fur-lacquered wood by Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
Design by Studio Greca Federico Greca
Limited Edition (4 pieces)
Inspired by the haute couture collections that have paraded on the catwalks of Milan ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Laminate, Wood
Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Crestani. This elegant set includes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in hand incised natural horn and ink blue dyed bone tiles hand set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Modern Console Sofa Table Travertine & Brass Plate with Glass Top Style Artedi
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern travertine base sofa or console table with asymmetrical rectangular tubes and new ½ inch beveled rectangular glass top in the style of Artedi. Beautiful condition, ke...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Beige-Brown with High-Low Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 textural rug from our gift-sized collection features a lush high pile with geometric patterns in a high-low texture—a tasteful and playful approach to ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fleur Peters Glass Object Modern Netherlands Studio Fleur Peters 21st century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Each object from the Shape Series Collection by Studio Fleur Peters is unique. This yellow version is immediately catching the eye with its mixture of och...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
The Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade combines classic elegance and modern sophistication. Crafted with precision, its crackle ceramic ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel. Outstanding round sunburst flame mahogany top hand polished to a mirror finish in a rich mahogany tone. Perched on two custom...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Java Shagreen Box with Sculptural Bronze Handle by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist box was realized by the celebrated Parisian design firm R&Y Agousti. It features a volumetric circular java shagreen body that opens via a re...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century"
6 cups each inside, perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dali as an Idol, Sculptural Construction W / Mirror, Painting and Found Objects
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is constructed with a small framed mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Modern Cabinet with Inlay Brass Metal
Located in North York, ON
This modern cabinet is the perfect addition to any home. Crafted from burl walnut wood with brass metal inlay and large brass handles, it is finished in a dark espresso satin color f...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
BOND Side Table in Pink marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with its s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black Rubbed Steel Small Side or Cocktail Table, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Black rubbed steel tripod leg cocktail table. Can also be used as a small side table.
Nice matte finish patina.
The same table is available in bronze (F1835).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of White Lacquered Mahogany Drink Tables by Baker Furniture
Located in North York, ON
Pair of White Lacquered mahogany drink tables by Baker Furniture. Featuring curved jellyfish design with satin white lacquered finish. Brand new, American, by iconic American manufac...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in Weymouth, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by wrought iron and tilts when the steampunk style handles are loosened. Table can be us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Basket Chair for Beach or Slope by de Vries of Germany, including Accessories
Located in San Francisco, CA
Manufactured by deVries of Germany, this stylist basket chair is a must for beach or slopes! Made of brushed teak, the body is intricately braided in a circular pattern on both sides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Unshaped Abstract Rug in Gold, Gray and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 irregular-shaped rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool,cotton and silk, its design explores abstract art in a bold new fashion ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cotton
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyrtos wall light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17,5 x H 33,5 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. She has worked for Tsé&Tsé Associées and Constance Guisset while working as a freelance designer and made furnitures and objects, which has been shown by the VIA or Nelly Rodi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Tilburg, NL
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather, Italy, 2010.
This is a high quality pair of recent B&B Italia ‘Tulip’ swivel chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett. Upho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith GGG1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 13 × 16 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Leather Pot Large Glass Vase Covered with Nest Leather Colour Larimar Blue
Located in New York, NY
Leather pot is a transparent glass and soft leather for a family of open vases that can be mixed and matched or used on their own. The Leather Pot vases collection, designed by Poltr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass
Blue Glass Water Balloon Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Fur Cushion with Cotton / Down Feather Insert, Opossum
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Exclusive home accessory, custom made by order. There is not a piece same to another. The product you will receive may have differences with the product pictured as it is a natural m...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur
In Stock in Los Angeles, Donald Duck Monochrome Blue Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Donald duck monochrome blue, original pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Height 10.6" (27 cm)
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa sofa offers an image that is different from the usual form and appearance that includes yo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Spectacular Abstract Totem Single Piece Available justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
The justfurnituress studio offers plastic recycled products The sculpture similar to a large silk ribbon that winds through the air with grace and lightness. The fluid and sinuous l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Coastal Rattan Wrapped Side Table or Service Bar
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Rattan Wrapped Side Table or Service Bar
Offered for sale is a vintage coastal modern side table that is wrapped in split rattan. The table would make a great serv...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
6 Piece Sectional Made in Italy by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy 2006
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Piece Sectional, skillfully crafted in Italy, designed by the renowned designer Rodolfo Dordoni exclusively for Minotti. Elevate your living space with th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Decorator Modern Tree Style Side Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive sculptural tree side table boasts a decorative bronze style composite design and a circular glass top to match. Unique accent table for use as a sofa side table or la...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bottega Leather Dining Arm Chairs by Fauciglietti and Bianchi for DWR, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 chocolate brown leather Bottega dining arm chairs designed by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi and manu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown and Gray Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 9x12 rug represents an exciting new design in Rug & Kilims Modern and Textural rug collections.
On the Design:
Our textural collection enjoys an inventi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a crouched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile sur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ardmore Ceramic Chameleon Egg Cup, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Delight in the whimsical charm of the Chameleon Egg Cup, a masterpiece from Ardmore Ceramics. Hand-sculpted by Nkwenke Scholar and adorned with vibrant hues by Thandeka Shabalala, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Chanel Paris Gripoix Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Chic! Incredible pair of vintage Chanel earrings. The pair features a purple Gripoix glass center with surrounding crystals on a 24k gold plated disk with clip. Very few pie...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage Model "Santos Palladium" in silver and gold
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage Model "Santos Palladium" in silver and gold
Elegant Cartier lighter with a unique design, in sterling silver and with 24k gold plated details. Minim...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Walter Knoll Vintage Modular Grey Buffallo Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
By Walter Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was manufactured by Walter Knoll in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timeless modern shape.
The seating shape is likely round for...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Italian Gold Leafed Tole Coffee Table Palm Beach Coastal Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Gold Leaf Metal, Original Glass Top
Style: Coastal Modern
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980’s Model 99206 Desk / Table Lamp by Seneca, Sweden
Located in Bern, CH
1980’s Model 99206 Desk / Table Lamp by Seneca, Sweden. Adjustable with tilting stand and turning lampshade. Max 60W.
Designer: Seneca, Sweden
Producer: Seneca, Sweden
Measurements: ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
White Lizard Leather & Chrome Parsons Games Table, Attributed Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White Lizard Leather & Chrome Parsons Games Table, Attributed Karl Springer
Circa 1980s
Fresh from a Palm Beach estate, this exquisite White Lizard Leather & Chrome Parsons Games Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gerrit T Rietveld Utrecht Armchair Limited Edition Boxblocks Bertjan Pot Cassina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful 'Utrecht' armchair designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld in 1935 originally for Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam (Netherlands). This is a Cassina Limited Edition (no. 66 /...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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