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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
5.6x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug redyed in Brown Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Conchula Armchair Set of 2, Swivel, White Bouclé, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Armchairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Classic Large Bowl in Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Radiating with celestial brilliance, the Classic Selenite Large Bowl by Kathryn McCoy is a masterful expression of nature refined through craftsmanship. Each piece is handcrafted fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
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2010s American 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

18th Century Portuguese Tile Mural - Hand Painted Azulejo Tiles - Made to Order
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "Floral" motif finely painted. Quantity: 35 tiles Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 41.3"W (75cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

79"H Wall Mirror Upholstered In COM/COL
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Consider this mirror for a finishing touch in your bedroom or entryway. The frame of this wall mirror comes in mirrored frame or upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather. Dime...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mirror

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.   
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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2010s Australian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Lacquered Wooden Tray with Handles – Seahorse
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bold and playful, this lacquered wooden tray features a vibrant green background adorned with a striking seahorse motif. Finished with a smooth, glossy surface and practical cut-out ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag Three Large by Konstantin Grcic 002 Vellum/Neon Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Cotton

Translucent Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Nightstand by Sohyun Yun, Customizable Colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone table's palette was inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially those used in the traditional formal dress called "Hanbok." Here, those traditional colors are ma...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) in the 1950s. The bi-color leather board disp...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite black marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious black marble with, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
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2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubular steel construction. The result communicates bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Horn, Wood

Alfio Chess Table
Alfio Chess Table
$12,363 / item
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

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

Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Bronzed Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

"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...
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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:...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Yarn

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Moroso Doodle Armchair Premium Leather Italian Mid Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The Doodle Armchair from Moroso – From the hand which unconsciously doodles during a phone call, lines of thought spring out. Innocent reflections which go through an accumulative p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes: 14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter) 1 Platter (13.25" Diameter) 12 saucers...
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

White Rounded Square Fiberglass Quad Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a bedroom, where it will make a sophisticated statement. Completely handcrafted of map...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Geometric Bed With Tapered Headboard In Stain Resistant Velvet-American Queen
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This plush velvet double bed adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your contemporary bedroom. Its clean lines and low-profile design create a refined look, while the slightl...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Bed Ft. Dual Tone Headboard In Textured Boucle & Smooth Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary luxury style with its striking geometric headboard, featuring three vertically paneled sections adorned with angular stitching for a bold yet harmonious aesthetic. Uphol...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pendulum No. 12 by Jennifer Gibbs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Gibbs draws artistic inspiration primarily from meditation and nature. Her extensive body of work ranges from abstract expressionism to delicate botanicals to her charcoal l...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Paint

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
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Edie Sconce, Blackened Brass
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 feeling of timelessness, it retains a fresh and modern presence. Opal opaque mold-blown glass casts a warm glow while smoked grey, clear and blue semi-transparent glass are more neutral. Custom combinations are achieved through adding vintage or satin brass, blackened brass...
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2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Villeroy & Boch Neon Color-block Lucite Vase, a pair, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that stunning pair of vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Acry...
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1990s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Ellipse Table by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Milan, IT
An enthralling addition to a modern dining room, the Ellipse Table brings effortless elegance and extraordinary functionality with its streamlined design...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ceiling Suspended Capsula Pill shaped Bevelled Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame
Located in London, GB
Contemporary ceiling suspended Capsula™ pill shaped mirror with a bevel and a handcrafted brushed brass full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully custo...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

'TopTop' Lucite Round Café Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and sculptural café or bistro table designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell, this piece is part of the iconic 'TopTop' series. Featuring a white round to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modern Saara Set/3 Nesting Coffee Tables, Travertine, Handmade by Greenapple
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble

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

Medium Tera Table Lamp in Glazed Indigo by Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tera Lamp is Ceramicah’s signature table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes. The Glazed Tera Lamp in Indi...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Jacquard, Walnut, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time when crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Daum by De Belroy Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970
By De Belroy, Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compagnie Francaise du Cristal De Belroy designed this modernist crystal vase for Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. Its slim design boasts a thick base and tumbler sh...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Gold Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 1990
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Gold Murano Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina in the 1990 Elevate your interior with this magnificent Murano glass chandelier, a testament to the unparalleled artistry of ...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Eto Bench in Grey cotton velvet with walnut legs, scroll arms
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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

Casa Wall Light No1
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

Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
The Cone Table is inspired by the interconnections between the elements and life forms. The conical shape of the base, the asymmetrical form of the top, and the rounded edges provide...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile, Beech

Conchiglia Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Named with the Italian word for "shell," this sconce boasts an organic silhouette crafted using stainless steel shaped by hand. The exquisite quality of the sinuous lines of this pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Conchiglia Sconce
Conchiglia Sconce
$2,961 / item
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

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

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

52" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully designed single piece of solid wood furniture. When flanked with floor standing speakers...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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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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