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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Geometric Grid Pillow, Lumbar
Located in Westfield, NJ
Our grid pillows are ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this handcrafted p...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs & Matching Ottoman Description: A delightful trio by Ferrell + Mittman, expertly upho...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
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

Dandy King Bed Offered In Camio Textured Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Upholstered 55-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a soft top is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom ordered in ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Silver Travertine Side Table. The conical shape of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Rubelita II Blue & Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x G8 Socket,...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a clear glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Ash

XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in White and Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Dining Table Rings Sculpture Rectangular Glass Crystal Mirror Steel Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Chained up Steel' is an important dining table with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in crystal glass. Every single bangle is welded and highly polished by hand. The mirror-like finishing of the steel creates different perceptions of this particular material and allows interesting reflections of light. Dining table dimension: L 320 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Limited Edition of 10. Each table is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The inspiration for this table came from observing the gigantic iron chains which are used for tying up the enormous container ships...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mirage Sofa in Copper Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Couch
Located in New York, NY
Mirage Sofa by Alexandre Ligios Aliénor fabric base, Copper cushion upholstery. 118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7") The Mirage sofa captivates with its enveloping lines ...
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Tobo Armchair - Collector by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines. DIMENSIONS W 70 cm 27,6” D 75 cm 29,5” H 75 cm 29,5” SH 40 cm 15,7” PRODUCT FEATURES Structure in So...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Fun Guy Stained Glass Table Lamp with Customizable Metal Base by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fun Guy table lamp is equal parts whimsy and grace. Drawing on the forms and luminescent coloring of wild mushrooms and fungi, a chunky metal base is cappe...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Dining Table with Oval Top In Smoked Eucalyptus Veneer Matte
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with an air of opulence and innovation, the dining table stands as a testament to exquisite design tailored for discerning dining spaces. Its oval-shaped top, supported by a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alfio Chess Table
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning Alfio Chess Table is crafted in dark horn and black lacquered wood and features a top in smoked tempered glass with a silver chessboard desi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wood

Alfio Chess Table
Alfio Chess Table
$12,363 / item
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Veronese Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
An array of leaves and frond details in antique-finished crystal embellish the sinuous frame of this sublime, one-off mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers. The three-dim...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Howlite Round Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Howlite Round Dining Table 4-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Howlite dining table represents the dawn of a new modern era. The Golden...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Architectural Walnut End Table, Handcrafted
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted architectural American black walnut end or side table. Designed by Sum furniture and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture making techniques with the f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Glass and Steel Floor Lamp by Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate hand-blown glass and patinated steel combine to striking effect in this atmospheric table lamp that sets the mood with an alluring soft glow. The layered, mold-blown glass h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and green Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs. The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Side Chair, Knotty Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Tan Leather and Oiled Walnut Frame
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our recommendation is lustrous leather in a bold color. Shown here in natural oiled walnut, featuring a fluted seat in full grain cow hide leather. Shown here: in natural oiled walnut, featuring a channeled seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arizona Coffee Table, Travertine Stone, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona coffee table. F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Brass, Metal

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Formation Wall Sconce LED Aluminum Marble Light Fixture, Bronze, Viola marble
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation wall sconce is a luxury wall mounted LED light fixture ideally suited for hallways, powder rooms and other domestic and commercial spac...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form. The translucent shells soften the light and create a warm, ambient glow. Suspende...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Shell

Tadao Alto Concrete Contemporary Console, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Modern Tan Leather Fairmount Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Fairmount wide oval mirror is a hand-stitched leather mirror with a frame made from natural vegetable tanned leather which will vary in color and darken slightly with age. The mirror sits inside the frame like a pocket. It comes with an iron hand hammered screw post...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mirror

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

Dovetail 4 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut with Flip Bins
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

First Light Entry or Dining Table by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The First Light Table was designed in collaboration with the opening of the eponymous independent bookstore in Austin, TX. An impactful entry or dining table First Light is detailed ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Odette Curvy Club Chair with Black Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
The Odette club chair is a modern take on the cozy wingback armchair that defies all categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Vistosi Large Jube Table Lamp by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Edie Sconce
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edie Sconce
Edie Sconce
$1,295 / item
Rubelita II Brown & Cobalt Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Armless Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice pair of Modern upholstered armless lounge chairs or slipper chairs with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chairs: 27"W x 34"D x 30"H. Seat height ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Miter Side Table in Yellow Acrylic by Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or burl wood, with all three versions constructed by connecting she...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Gucci Silvered and Gilt Barware Ice Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware private collection with this exceptional Gucci ice bucket—an exquisite fusion of luxury and modernist mastery. Expertly crafted in Italy circa 1980, this rare ente...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

R & Y Augousti Paris Shagreen and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
R & Y Augousti Shagreen and Glass Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table. Couple living in Paris bought new in the 90's and moved to Philadelphia area. Overall in nice original condition, w...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Shagreen, Glass, Wood

Spy 664 Beige Chaise Longue by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing invites more to enjoy moments of pure relaxation than a refined, plush chaise longue. Perfect as an addition to luxe, residential decors, this exquisite design features a solid beech frame tinted in a vibrant curry hue sustaining the generously padded resting area...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile, Beech

Alberto & Diego Giacometti Style Bronzed Forged Iron Modern Coffee Table Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alberto & Diego Giacometti Style Forged Bronzed Iron Coffee Table Base—Italian Modern Design, Circa 1990s A stunning Italian modern coffee table base inspired by the iconic designs ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

New Modern Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

EPIC Metal Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC metal desks semi-circle embodies power and confidence. The finishes consist of a Handcrafted textured aged brass front center leg and three drawer fronts and a black bronze steel top and outer legs. Customization available upon request. Featured in Elle Decor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in Yellow by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

ClassiCon Set of 3 Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ebonized Wood All-Black 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, Oak, Plywood

Oona Bedside or Side Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locally and abroad. The fruits of these labors are detailed below and are created under the moniker of HDCollabs. Our collaboration with artists / furniture makers, Andrew & MJ Davies of Tréology - Christchurch, New Zealand, has been a real labor of love. This enormously, talented duo brings artistry, quality & craftsmanship to everything they touch and the results are always inspiring. With the design of our double drawer OONA side...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maharam Pillow, Checker Split by Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker Split by Alexander Girard 001 Black/White Checker Split exemplifies Alexander Girard’s lifelong exploration of geometric motifs. Designed for the Herman Mill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
Located in Pordenone, IT
“esme-ralda” is a sculpural modular sideboard, a sophisticated mix of technology and crafts, a true Made in Italy design jewel. It is a complex object, designed not only to contain, but also to display objects theatrically due to the open different configurations inspired by altarpieces. Each door infact is double-faced, with a positive and a negative side, result of an exclusive BOTTOS DESIGN ITALIA...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Irregular Abstract Modern Rug Green ' Misshapes ' by RAGHOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Contact us for custom size and design Expanding Misshapes’ colorway to capture the soothing shades of analogous greens, reminiscent of vast forests and grasslands. Green Misshapes:...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Yarn

Paolo Pallucco "Lizie" Iron Designer Armchair 1984, Original Piece of Modern Art
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Paolo Pallucco, 1984, Literature: Design Dasein, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg 1987 Material used us black lacquered iron.   
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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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