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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
AMAZONITE Cloudy Blue & Brown Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - stool or side table
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel
components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Handcrafted English Side Drink Table, Walnut & Sycamore
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand turned and handcrafted English sycamore/maple and walnut side table in the modernist design. The top surface has a pillowed ripple turned underside and the base a su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Sycamore, Walnut
Contemporary Sideboard Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your interior with this beautifully designed sideboard, featuring a limed oak wood construction that offers a light and contemporary aesthetic. The main body comprises four d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Console with Three Sculpted Legs, Plaster/Carved Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This captivating console is a testament to organic design, where form and texture converge to create a truly unique piece. Its entire structure is enveloped in a meticulously applied...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TA sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mulberry Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Brutalist Style Coffee Table In Luxurious Glossy Walnut Root
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated coffee table is a masterful blend of rich materiality and architectural form. The tabletop, a perfect square with gracefully rounded corners, is crafted from exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
AMAZONITE Brown & Blue Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps in Aquamarine Hue W/ 24 Karat Gold Fleck Banded Detailing is a perfect synthesis of Venetian craftsmanship and moder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Modern Scalloped Side Table In Glossy Walnut Root
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious round side table is a masterful blend of rich materiality and sophisticated design. It is crafted from stunning walnut root wood, a material prized for its unique, int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,400 / item
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Justfurnituress Design
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style.
Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s
This exquisite and vibrant Murano glass goblet, crafted in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Italian craftsmanshi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Elegant Coffee Table Crafted from Oak Wood with Lacquered Ball Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant coffee table offers a harmonious blend of refined design and tactile charm. Both its generous rectangular tabletop and sturdy base are meticulously crafted from cerused ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Elephant Coffee Table Medium
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from a single block of marble, the Elephant Table Collection features a unique design. Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing the natural beauty of the material. Ava...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$5,145 / item
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of Murano glass. Each lamp features a body rendered in a rich, smoked graphite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 9 Vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Zoo Series Silver Plated Animals
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk zoo series silver plated animal paperweights. This is a very fun set of decorative paperweights from the 70s. Each paperweight depicts...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stand
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf below.
Gen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,375 / item
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
4 pairs available upon request
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,594 / set
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive large-scale square coffee table was designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, a collaboration known for its impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury. Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a testament to mid-century Italian craftsmanship, was masterfully created by renowned artisan Giovanni Dalla Fina in the 1970s. Its captivatin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
4 Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs Vicenza Leather Cream Herman Miller 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 original Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs in Vicenza Leather Cream.
360-degree swivel. Made by Herman Miler 2015
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Round Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table - Red Marble Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE
Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto
Dimensions: 36" Diameter
Leg Model: Rosso Levanto
Customizable: Available!
Production Time: 3-4 Weeks
Shipping Cost: ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Scallop Sea Shell Placecard Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 signed place card holders.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Each in the form of an upright scallop shell mounted on a circular base.
Fully marked to the bases...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble.
This ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,469 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection lidded box distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic box is of large oval form with a fitted slightly domed cov...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
2.
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table i...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Plywood
Sculptural Scalloped Console Table in High Gloss Walnut Root
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A truly distinctive console crafted from stunning walnut root wood, showcasing its dramatic grain under a flawless high-gloss finish. The tabletop's contour is uniquely sculpted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
2.
This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with co...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
$5,750 / item
Modern Sculptural Wood Side Table with Organic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This captivating round side table is a study in both material contrast and artistic form. Its tabletop is a beautifully finished disc of cerused oak wood, where the natural grain is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$5,000 / item
Pair of Modernist Pearl White Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24-Karat Gold Bands
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps showcases the refined artistry and exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass, blending elegant minimalism with material opulence. Each lamp features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Anna Castelli Ferrieri Componibili Classic Cabinet for Kartell, Italy 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic 3 door Componibili Classic Red Cabinet. Rendered in batch dyed ABS plastic composed of a 3-tier modular storage system with three sliding doors and a rubber base ring at foot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Two Doors Sideboard In Luxurious Walnut Root with Oxidized Brass Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your interior with this exceptional two-door sideboard, a celebration of natural beauty and sculptural form. Fashioned from highly prized walnut root wood, its distinct, burl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
C. Kneip, brutalist Coffee Table made of slate and stone, 1991
By C. Kneip
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This unique table is made from Indian slate, various copper and brass elements, and original gears. The wooden base can be dismantled.
With signature on the tabletop and certificate...
Category
1990s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Stone, Metal
Sculptural Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak and Hand-Applied Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant two-door cabinet is crafted from oak wood, showcasing a sophisticated cerused finish that highlights its natural grain with a beautiful, limed effect. The doors are part...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Chest of Drawers, Walnut Frame with Black Relief Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and contemporary chest of drawers is a beautiful blend of rich wood and minimalist design. It features a sleek, rectilinear silhouette with a deep, dark wood veneer. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Handcrafted English Side Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand turned and handcrafted English side table in walnut. The top surface has a slight rounded edge and the base a superb concave rim ascending to join the centre column....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Marea Seven-Pendant Chandelier: Satin Brass/White Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marea lighting collection is an exploration of organic forms inspired by marine life and underwater seascapes. Marea translates to ‘the sea’ in Romanian and the collection is inf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Sculptural Modern Burnished Metal and Fabric Bench by Costantini, Elia
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Elia Bench by Costantini features a burnished metal frame and upholstered seat. Available as shown or in custom sizes and shapes and the fabric or leather of your choice. Additi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Taddei Sestini for Kristal Krisla
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass bowl by Taddei Sestini for Kristall Krisla.
Good condition,
thank you.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stands with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,751 / set
Abert 74-piece cutlery set
Located in Lugo, IT
Abert 74-piece cutlery set.
Material: Nicrosil 18/12
The wooden box is damaged.
They may not have been used.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$538 / set
Belgian Leather and Metal Desk
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Our Belgian Leather Desk, a seamless blend of craftsmanship and modern minimalism, this desk features a vegetable-tanned leather top, meticulously inlaid on a sleek steel base. The s...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,850 / item
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs with Sculptural Silhouette
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic dining chair seamlessly blends comfort and sophisticated design. It features a generously upholstered seat and backrest, providing a plush and inviting seating experienc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Foam
Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,323 Sale Price
30% Off
GEMMA II Horizon Blue & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
California King Size Bed with Velvet-Upholstered Frame and a Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a generously sized, upholstered headboard and a matching upholstered bed frame, creating a cohesive and comfortable aesthetic. The design emphasizes clean lines and...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Botanica Chandelier: White Glass, Black Edging by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Botanica Chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass leaves suspended from a single arc clad in hand woven leather. Inspired by ban...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian Contemporary Silver Blue Mirror, Brass Wood Sideboard w Sculpture Handle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard with 10 drawers, designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in silver blue mirr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rubelita II Brown & Dry Green 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
Three Tier Chandelier by Research.Lighting, Small Glass, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Three Tier Chandelier in black.
The arms on this light rotate, so you can configure the light at install. The light can also be used as a linear fixture depe...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Modern White Oak Coffee Table, Customizable
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beautiful matt...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery.
This signature piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Round Exotic Cast Bronze Pedestal Dining Table by Costantini, Benino Pergamino
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind cast bronze base with a 60” round parchment top with knife edge. See it in person this week at Collectible New York, contact us for details.
60” Dia, 30” H
About Co...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Nymphaea Chandelier: Cool Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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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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