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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen w/ Sculptural Clip signed Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen with a sculptural clip, signed by the prestigious Tiffany & Co., is a remarkable blend of minimalistic elegance and functional design...
Sterling Silver
Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage BBQ Neon and Marquee Bulb Arrow Sign Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sign set pairs a large marquee-style arrow with a vertical neon panel. The arrow is formed from shaped metal sheeting lined with small incandescent bulbs that blink and emit a w...
Metal, Enamel
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal Candelabra in brass. Handmade in India. The Golden Banyan collection draws from the organic density of the banyan tree—...
Brass
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Area Rug in Soft Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary take on classic Turkish design. Hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of fine wool and luminous silk, this Modern Oushak style area ...
Wool
Organic Modernist C-Shaped Modular Sofa in High-Resistance Velvet, Seats 8–9
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Defined by a sculptural C-shaped silhouette, this conversational modular sofa is designed to bring people together while creating a bold architectural centerpiece. The generous open ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...
Metal, Brass
$1,050Sale Price|59% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vint...
Cotton
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy
Located in London, GB
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...
Stainless Steel
Brass Console Table with Semi Precious Stone, Glory Lily, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Console Table with Semi Precious Stone Top, Glory Lily Multicolour, Viya by Vikram Goyal Console in brass with semi precious stone top. Handmade in India. The Glory Lily flow...
Brass
$3,005 / item
Modern brass lamp, Patra, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern brass lamp, Patra, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to...
Brass
Handcrafted English Oak sawtooth Side Table
Located in London, GB
A striking and versatile handcrafted side table in solid English oak. Featuring a distinctive sawtooth design, cut from thick sections of English oak, this unique piece combines scul...
Oak
Contemporary side table, Tiruppur Medium in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Tiruppur Medium in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side Table in brass with rough kadapa marble overlay top. Handmade in India. Unfurling ceaselessly, India di...
Brass
Turquoise Stained Glass Jewels Pewter Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise round glass jewels set in pewter picture frame. Folding frame stand and black velvet backing. Fits 4" x 6" photo or artwork.
Pewter
G23 Hoop Lounge Chair by Werther Toffoloni & Piero Palange 1970 Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare vintage Hoop lounge chair designed by Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange in Italy during the 1970s.The chair features a black lacquered wooden frame combined with cognac saddle...
Leather, Wood
Brushed Gold Leaf Shape Side Table, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Leaf' side table is a practical and versatile piece that can be positioned beside a sofa, next to an armrest, or—thanks to its shape and flat base—inserted directly alongside t...
Stainless Steel
$3,537 / set
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of wall sconces, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern, organic wall sconces features a han...
Brass
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage taxidermy terrarium diorama with butterfly and artificial floral arrangement displayed inside a glass apothecary shadowbox display made from oak and glass. Dimensions: 10.25...
Glass
GEMMA II Cobalt and Green set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushions
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensio...
Metal
Daisy II Large fringed terracota 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...
Cotton, Velvet
CITRINO Cappuccino and Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Round 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...
Cotton, Velvet
Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark
By Jean Rene Gauguin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An impressive and large glazed ceramic sculpture titled “Havtyren” (Sea Bull) by Jean René Gauguin, created at Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, in the 1930s. This iconic work is executed in...
Pottery
Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture chaise lounge / day bed / fainting couch / settee. Features a tufted diamond upholstery with rolled arms, supported by turned walnut legs with brass castors. Dime...
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,400 / item
Estantería Ondeen · Edición Limitada Cobre
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado cobre, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de a...
Stainless Steel
$2,100 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Iris Modern Nightstand, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Walnut Nightstand - The Iris is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial gra...
Walnut
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
ALO Modern Two-Drawer Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer
Curtis Jere "Lily Pad" Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural floor lamp by Curtis Jere, dated 1974, featuring two flattened cones and arranged asymmetrically. The lamp is composed of polished nickel-plated metal. To view more of ...
Metal, Nickel
CITRINO Cobalt Blue and Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round 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...
Cotton, Velvet
SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
7.5" x 3.5" x2" 8" x 4" x2.3" 9" x4.5" x 2.5" Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between...
Stone, Onyx
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Orange Lacquer Low Coffee Table with Dark Oak Base (44.1 × 35.4 × 7.9H in)
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO low coffee table brings a bold yet refined presence with its burnt orange lacquer finish. The smooth, rounded form contrasts with the dark oak base, creating a warm and grounded ...
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Daisy II Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion Blue Fringe
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Contemporary table lamp, Mohenjo Daro in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary table lamp, Mohenjo Daro in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & TNT slub. Handmade in India. Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valle...
Brass
Designer Barbara Barry Sleek Contemporary Sofa for Baker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless and sophisticated sofa by Barbara Barry having a sleek silhouette, one seat cushion and 3 back cushions. HT
Upholstery
Bonnie Config 6 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 300cm/118"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass
Hugues Chevalier "Dominique" Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary leather sectional sofa hand-made in France by high-end customer furniture maker, Hugues Chevalier. This is the "Dominique" model. First designed in 1983, this design e...
Leather, Wood
Daisy II Terracota Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion Blue Fringe
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...
Cotton, Velvet
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Rotating Cocktail Table in Lacquer & Brass, 1980s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic and highly functional 'TRG' revolving cocktail table designed by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1980. This signed example has been professionally refinished in a rich warm ivor...
Brass
Florentine Style Alabaster Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount produced by Massive Leuchten, Germany, in the 1980s. This elegant light features a stunning textured glass shade with a soft, marbled appearance ...
Metal
21st-Century, Luxury pink and purple Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Atomic Coat Stand, Style of Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, 1970s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian Modern Atomic Coat Stand in the Style of Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, Circa 1970s This Scandinavian Modern atomic coat stand in the style of Nanna Ditzel captures the sculptu...
Hardwood
Marianne Rectangle Blue Hand Embroidered Modern Geometric Throw Pillow Cover
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region. The purchase ...
Wool, Cotton
Italian Plexiglass and Travertine Pedestal/Column/Base/Leg
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian plexiglass and travertine pedestal/columns/base/legs. Can be used as a base for table or console. Heavy and solid. Very good/excellent vintage condition.
Travertine
Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses Set, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and luxurious Gucci barware ensemble, this exceptional set of five crystal highball tumblers epitomizes the elegance and glamour of Italian design from the 1970s. Each glass f...
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Brass Vanity Tray, Saffron Ecru, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Vanity Tray, Saffron Ecru, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered wood vanity tray with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, s...
Brass
AMAZONITE Green and Sand Set of 2 Striped Velvet Deluxe Pillows
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...
Cotton, Velvet
ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
This contemporary dining chair combines sculptural comfort with refined material contrast, creating an elegant seating piece for modern dining spaces. Upholstered in a warm burnt-ora...
Fabric, Wood
Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in High Gloss Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eileen Gray for ClassiCon, 'Lota' sofa, high gloss lacquered wood, fabric, design 1924 The French designer and architect Eileen Gray (1878-1976) initially designed this "Lota" sofa ...
Fabric, Wood
Luxury Crystal Table Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Gucci Cocoa Brown Stitched Leather Picture Frame, circa 1990
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci created this exceptional leather picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in Italy, circa 1990. The photo frame boasts the timeles...
Leather
"La Ligne" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux, XL 50" x 50"
Located in New York, NY
"La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of form. The prin...
Paper
Antique Spode Copeland's England Art Nouveau Tea Set – "Blue Lily" Fleur de Lily
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and highly collectible Art Nouveau porcelain tea service by Spode Copeland's England, featuring the elegant "Blue Lily" / "Fleur de Lys" pattern. Dating from the early 20...
Porcelain
Dais Burgundy Yellow Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with brick fringe
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Espresso Wool Rug with Minimalist Geometric Abstract
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated deep espresso brown field accented by minimalist, architectural li...
Wool
$6,002 / item
Estantería Ondeen · Edición Limitada Dorada
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado dorado, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de ...
Stainless Steel
Handcrafted Black Cast Stone Oval Coffee Table Strawberry by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly sculptural table defined by soft geometry and balanced proportions. Handcrafted in Greece from Alentes’ proprietary cast stone, its solid mass and gently contoured form len...
Cast Stone