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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Fur, Faux Fur, Sheepskin
Large Dark Walnut Sophia Wall Mirror
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Sophia mirror is framed in wooden dark maple with a long neck resembling an oversized hand mirror. Handcrafted in Pennsylvania, the Sophia comes with a hand-hammered iron peg for hanging. The medium is a lovely size above a dresser or in a hallway. The large is a great scale for over a single...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Jack Charney Black and White Ceramic Striped Acrobat Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Jack Charney Black and White Striped Acrobatic Sculpture. Charney
(1927-2014) was an American artist best known for his work in ceramics, particularly for creating abstract sculpture...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Handblown Smoked Viridian Green Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Viridian Green Murano Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. These exquisite table lam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
FINLEY Shade Table Lamp, Dark Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique.
This ancient method of hand-buil...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cloudy Cracks Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is like a love letter to imperfection—soft, delicate, and beautifully fragmented, as if torn from the pages of a dreamy, golden-lit storybook. Its gentle, irregular edges mi...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
ISLAND Dining Table - 50ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone
Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this hardwired sconce...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1960s Murano glass vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Corner Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
All'EDEN Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Design
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines artistry and elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this clear crystal bowl fea...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977.
Stuart D...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx. This coffee table consists of three different sized pieces, all have a different sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vavona Burl Walnut Wooden Irish Lady's Jewelry Casket Box by Manning Ireland New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This Vavona Wooden Jewelry Casket was manufactured by the Famed Manning of Ireland Company and is truly a Jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of the finest woods ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
21st Century Golden City, an Acrylic on Canvas by Giancarlo Marcucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Giancarlo Marcucci, Golden city an Unique work authenticated with certificate and signed
Despite having always worked in very technical fields (construction sector), he has always ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Amazonia Vase in Resin by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Skokie, IL
Gaetano Pesce vase for Fish Design collection, Italy, 2000s.
Materials: Resin
Dimensions: 14” H x 9” Dia.
Condition: Excellent.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Casa Wall Light No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Flute Narrow Shade Table Lamp, Green Finish, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_narrow Spearmint
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique.
This ancient method of hand-b...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass. Clean and simple stainless and glass sculptural table. Great alone or as a pair for larger spaces. Th...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set Of 2 Contemporary Armchairs with Curved Design, White Boucle/Cream Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair presents a sophisticated fusion of materials, featuring a contrasting leather backrest panel seamlessly integrated with a soft fabric base. The side profile highlights ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007.
Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d
Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
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 with any interior style.
The Kum...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Bench Geometrical Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
Hand upholstered in your fabric of choice and combined with craved iron details. Available in COM.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx, New...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Bonnie Config 2 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Small, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements.
Bespoke dimensions upon request.
Handmade in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of French Wrought Iron Grapevine Door Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of two 20th-century French hand-wrought iron door handles captures the organic movement of twisting grapevines with remarkable detail. The looped handles, sculpted to resemb...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tetra III Flush Mount Light by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Tetra III embodies contemporary elegance as a flush mount lighting fixture with striking geometry and a hint of playfulness. Inspired by 90s puzzle video games, the Tetra III inv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Pensee Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Table Lamp offers the best luminaire experience to d...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition.
Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted
in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Round Modern Sophia Wall Mirror, Medium
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Sophia Mirror is framed in wooden dark walnut with a long neck resembling an oversized hand mirror. Handcrafted in Pennsylvania, the Sophia comes with a hand-hammered iron peg for hanging. The medium is a lovely size above a dresser or in a hallway. The large is a great scale for over a single...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash.
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Cutlery Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Onda Cast Bronze Side Table Set of 2 by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Baccarat Crystal Hypnos Pendulette Table Clock, France
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 20th Century "Hypnos" table clock by France's renowned Baccarat company has quartz movement, a glass case, a white dial, and black Arabic numerals. The clock has a few ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite and Wheat, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury presentation tray was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. This serving piece was crafted in France circa 1970. This board has a round shape and raised edges. The platter has a natural organic touch. It is built with clear Lucite or Acrylic and genuine dried wheat encased inside the tray framing. The board is marked with the iconic designer's Christian Dior black sticker on the side.
Perfect for serving or butler uses, this attractive entertainment bar piece makes a great presentation board...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
BOTERO Medium Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beije
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Polished Nickel, Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 12inch, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
BOTERO Small Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beije
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Lily Round Coffee Table in Solid Canaletto Walnut by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick solid Canaletto Walnut wood. Inspired by lily pads and their curled edges, it’s divided in 4 quarters, with each part’s rounded edges juxta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Rationalist Wall Mounted Bedside Cabinets With Drawers, Molded Wood, Italy 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Rationalist wall-mounted bedside cabinets, Italy ca. 1930. Each cabinet has two drawers in molded wood with round blackened handles. The top and sides are stained.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stainless Steel & Lucite Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wall mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills.
The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the mirror lights up to show the imag...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Category
2010s African Modern Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Austrian Chandelier in Wood and Brass with four Shades from Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant four shade chandelier from Oswald Haerdtl designed for Haus & Garden and produced possibly from the company Rupert Nikoll in Vienna, 1930´s.
The corpus is made in brass with...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Newly Redone Pair of L-Shaped Sofas by Giulio Minoletti (Attributed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and rare pair of L-shaped sofas attributed to Italian architect and designer Giulio Minoletti. Defined by their low-back profile and sculptural curved edges, these pieces ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Stock
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Customizable Sleek Daybed in Rich Leathers, Lacquers, or Steels
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance encompasses the harmonious blend of proportion, emotion, and unexpected elements. With its graceful yet sturdy form, this daybed embodies a striking silhouette complemented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo Baughman. The piece is in very good condition with the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink marble side table on three pieces of cylinder.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Belgian, Val St. Lambert Crystal Bowl
Located in Louisville, KY
From the world-renowned Belgian company, Val St. Lambert- supplier to the Royal Families, comes this beautiful Belgian crafted diamond patterned crystal bowl. More specifically, this...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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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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