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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
TAMBURO Small Floor/ Table Lamp by Afra & Tobia SCARPA, 1973
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Small Floor/ Table lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Italy, FLOS, 1973.
The TAMBURO light designed for inside and outside spaces. Cast aluminium, light- and medium green coloure...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Christian Liaigre Augustin Sofa in Navy Blue
Located in New York, NY
Christian Liaigre Augustin navy blue sofa.
Ht: 27" Wd: 119.5" Dpth: 44" Seat: 17"
Very good overall condition.
This is a deep sofa that will requ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Chopard Christmas Tree Metal Ornaments Set of 3
By Chopard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Set of three Christmas ornaments by Chopard. Traditional handmade in Italy with an inner rotating frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique White Round Table High Gloss Laminated Brass Marquetry XL
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Retro Design Round Dining Table Palm Springs Style High Gloss Laminated & Brass Details Extra Large Size
Discover our incredible collection of retro-style design tables inspired b...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass.
It i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Archer Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Archer is one of the brightest constellations in a summer night. The solid bow arm is constructed with beech. The bowstring is conveniently created for easy adjustment in the lamp’s ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Lynn Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lynn coffee table by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood top, shelf, and feet / hand rubbed oil finish / powder coated, solid steel frame / leveling glides
Finish options
Wood : Walnut, m...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Horus Model Table Lamp, Patinated Bronze.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Horus model table lamp, patinated bronze.
The Horus table lamp is inspired by a sculpture of the god Horus protecting King Nectanebo II. Part of the Egyptian art collection at the M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Bit Map Throw Blanket 03, 100% Cotton Woven Contemporary Pixel Art, 60"x80"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map throw blanket 03 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored graphic throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn based on digital pixel art created using an early bitmap drawing software from the 1980s and 1990s.
Measures: 60" x 80" / 152cm x 203cm
The Bit Map Series is based on digital “doodles” Luft makes using Kid Pix, a bitmap drawing software created by Craig Hickman in the 80s & 90s. Throughout the 90s, Kid Pix became a computer lab sensation in primary schools around the globe. Luft too, vividly remembers his first experiences with the the software in his kindergarten classroom, and enjoys creating with the software to this day.
Graphic art generated with the vintage software are edited, converted and digitally woven to make a soft and cozy blanket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Bud Vase Collection, Including Four Vases and Watering Can
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Obsidiana Green & Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Rectangular Mirror Round Edges & Embossed Brass Frame XXL
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
“Swing” Trapezio extra large.
The contemporary rectangular mirror with rounded edges and embossed brass frame is an exceptional choice for those seeking a touch of elegance and ref...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st-Century, glass and brass 8-light chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
8-light chandelier in golden brass and clear glass. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be combined with the 1-light ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
1950s Pair of Armchairs With White Bouclè Fabric
Located in IT
Pair of armchairs belonging to mid-century ages characterized by wood foot and new white bouclè upholstery. Also the lining has been made new.
Measurements: 94 x 85 x H 89cm.
Ship...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Short, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
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 sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
96" Columbia Trestle Table by Studio Moe in Oregon Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia Trestle Table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Hana E Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Carbon Copper - Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana E ~ 花 Flower.
Our Hana E mini raku vase bears a miniature contemporary design that is cylindrical in shape. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that truly stands out. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique.
RAAQUU Care Guide:
This vase is for decorative purpose and cannot contain water for plant use...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 24inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 24inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Froxfield Clock, Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural design inspired by the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Standard finishes
Fabrics: Textured Boucle
Structure: Graphite Ash
Metal Studs: Gold.
“Minimum order of 4 ch...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bulb (included)
Suspension: 5" D Black Canopy, 8ft Black Cable, Trimmable On Site...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Premium Faux Fur 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, Faux Fur
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Smoked Oak
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Claude BLEYNIE, Couple of Peacocks - French polychrome signed tapestry, 1444
By Jean Laurent, Claude Bleynie
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
9'x12' Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pedestal Drum Table Attributed to Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in New York, NY
A round pedestal drum drinks, side, or end table in the Modern style, attributed to designer Paul Mayen for Habitat International furniture, circa late-20th century. Table is a neutr...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze and Aluminum Colla Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Fine and elegant, the Colla series takes interior design to the next level, both on its own and when combined with other collection pieces.
It is produced with bronze, aluminum, or ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
In Stock - Solid Spalted Maple Dining Table - 12 Ft - Cove Base
Located in Calgary, CA
Cove table in vividly spalted Eastern Maple. Crafted from a book-matched pair of slabs, this one-of-a-kind table is covered in organic details and artfully 'patched' with over a hund...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Comtemporary Saara Set/3 Nesting Coffee Tables, Buffon French Limestone
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Saara Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Saara marble coffee table set is a tribute to Africa’s scenic beauty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
Black Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Belgian Linen Shade
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The charming sculptural design of the Hugo Barbell floor lamp is certain to add character to any room. Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls c...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Velvet/Eden Green
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10'x14’, Geometric Pattern Rug With Squares, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
cc-tapis Memoriae Tempore Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Modern Black & Burl Drexel Heritage 3 Pc Lighted Wall Display or Vitrine
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern Drexel Heritage 3 piece lighted wall display, vitrine, or storage unit comprised of black & burl wood, glass front & side doors, glass shelves with double pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Of 2 Nightstands In Mint Lacquer with Green Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a perfect blend of contemporary and minimalist design, this nightstand offers a sleek, modern look with clean lines, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom. Choose fr...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
Our pieces are made by hand. One of...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Walnut Orange MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi dining table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted sur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Walnut
Appliqué à volet wall sconces
By Philips
Located in Montréal, QC
Appliqué à volets wall sconces by Massive/Philips. Enameled aluminium. 40 watts max E-14 European bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Multiple colours sold individually.
Tested or...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce you to one of these sheep. Hand craved iron is combined with plush shearling to creat...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Lloyd Bar Stool with Leather or Shearling Cushion
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Bar Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finish / metal rungs / leather wrapped back support / leather wrapped s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Raaquu Inaka Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Inaka (田舎 ) ~ (n) countryside
Our Inaka Vase is urn-shaped with a narrow base, narrow mouth, and wider middle. True to its name, this vase evokes a feeling of countryside-living in ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Very Large balloon Mirrored Glass table lamps by Andrew Kornat Designs
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of huge elegant modern Mirror Glass bulb shaped Table lamps by Andrew Kornat Designs made by hand to exacting standards
Made of very fine clear glass and mirrored on ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Mirror
Reflector Linear LED Patina Bronze Pendant Light, Patina Bronze / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Shaped Oval Ceramic Dining Table with Sculptural Lacquered Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Top : Ceramic
Base: Lacquer
Key features includes:
The base is crafted from four curved plyw...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
Cocktail Side Table Modern Hand-Shaped Geometrical Handmade Bronze Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Custom Made Designer Sofa with A Vintage Touch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Jørgen Møller M-Stools Benches Danish, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black Jørgen Møller M-Stools. A chic pair of contemporary modern Minimalist black ebonized wood stools or benches, originally designed by...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Porcelain Wall Mirror, White
Located in Miami, FL
Large White Wall Mirror, Porcelain.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
"La campagne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42" X 56"
Located in New York, NY
Find yourself in the organic rhythm of nature with our newest artwork, a modern ode to the timeless beauty of the earth's topography. Inspired by the undulating patterns of natural landscapes, this piece mirrors the interplay of movement, texture, and tone, creating both the serene and the dynamic elements of our environment. Subtle hues of navy, sienna, and olive combine with a delicately layered composition to create a visual space that feels both grounded and inspired. Printed on fine art German etching paper, this piece is created to bring a sense of artistic interplay to any space, with an invitation to reflect on the beauty of the world around us. Part of the Les Terrains...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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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