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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Protruding Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin, RAL1001
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions.
Lacquered in matte beige with protective UV coat.
Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant, Tarnished Bronze Finish 100cm/40"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each part is handmade, wether it ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Pink Lime
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear pink, matt lime
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: clear pink, matt lime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Molletta Medium Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Molletta Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 4 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
$5,162 / item
Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Laurel Aged Bronze Modern Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aged bronze sculptural modernist lamps with a slim brutalist profile. Professionally rewired for use in the USA. 100W bulbs max.
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$6,500 / set
Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$3,272 / item
Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$405 / item
Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 MODERNIST BRUTALIST "CRATE" CHAIRS by GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 "Crate" chairs, Constructivist, Cubist, Modernist, Brutalist, geometric structures in blackened solid wood, based on the model by Gerrit Rietveld, handcrafted by anonymo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart with Mirrored Bottom Shelf, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart with Mirrored Bottom Shelf, circa 1970s
A sophisticated and versatile French Modern three-tier bar cart in brass with a refined architectural si...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
CADEN Table Ceramic Dome Lamp, Highly Textured Light Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
A highly textured white lava glaze, evoking the essence of coral and natural stone.
In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
MOI Round Mirror in Textured Brass by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
MOI round mirror with a handcrafted textured aged brass.
The frame support is bronzed steel and can be inserted into the wall, completely concealing the fasteners or surface mounted, exposing the fasteners.
The brass frame projects 1 3/8" to 1 1/2" from the wall, giving the illusion of floating in midair.
Inside and outside of brass frame is textured.
MOI 36" Diameter weighs approximately 26 - 30 lbs
The perfect mirror for an entry way, vanity, bedroom or living room.
Customization is available.
Featured in Elle Décor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
$5,400 / item
ClassiCon Venus Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
As far as Konstantin Grcic was concerned, the thought of designing the 1001st tame chair version with four legs was just too boring. Instead he created from the intelligent combinati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,676 / item
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
ClassiCon Partially Foldable Rivoli Side Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Rivoli served as the tea table in the living room of Eileen Gray‘s summer house E 1027. The graceful lightweight that no doubt was used on the terrace when necessary, is a lovingly t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
3-Door Display Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
A showcase of well-balanced proportions and exquisite craftsmanship, this display cabinet has a solid lime wood frame with three glass doors equipped with double hook closing (upper ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$14,663 / item
Single Bucket Stool, Seat Side Table with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Single Bucket Stool is a single sized, dining table height seat, or side table. The second of four versions from the Bucket Stools collection, a famil...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me XL Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
Located in barasso, IT
Watch Me Clock, clear blue Klein, bottle green, matt pink
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Handcrafted Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and completely handcrafted walnut side table in a modernist design.
This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by our master craftsman in the UK usin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,255 / item
Mint Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This neat pouf is entirely made in Italy and built with top-notch materials. Its top has comfortable synthetical padding and mint upholstering while, the base, is in painted beech wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
$2,944 / item
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
As suggested by its name, this pouf from the Sparkle Collection will infuse glamour into a modern living room, bedroom, or private study. Inspired by the fashion of the Roaring '20s,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
$2,329 / item
Case - Wall XL
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,610 / item
The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
Located in New York, NY
First edition, 4-color offset printed poster of this influential and now iconic Psychedelic-era image, commissioned as a call for entries for the 46th annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design. Designed by Tom Daly, who also did the body painting with theatrical greasepaint and water-soluble acrylics on model Wandy Embry, and photographed by Kenneth Harris...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century / retro arc with heavy cylindrical marble base.
Leon Max ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
$525 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Two Ceramic Zaccagnini Style Egyptian Pharaoh Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two 1980's, table lamps with white glazed ceramic pharaoh bust base. The busts are modeled after the likeness of Tutankhamun, the famous boy-king of ancient Egypt. The lamps a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable ClassiCon Black Bow Table No. 6 by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Bow Coffee Table No. 6
Guilherme Torres, 2022
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-cove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Handcrafted Oak & Walnut Night Stands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
An alternative monumental version of our architectural Post-Modern oak & walnut pillar table/nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture and cabinetr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Bao Natural Leather Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
This refined bean bag chair is wrapped carefully in a single piece of soft, full-grain leather, its folds resembling those of origami. The timeless, nostalgic shape is reminiscent of those old bedside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$1,156 / item
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production.
Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$9,722 / item
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze.
Each piec...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,152 / item
Endless Beige Rug by Aquilialberg Architects
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The beige counterpart to the Endless Rug in its blue variant, this refined rug offers a softer perspective of optical art, leaning on its textural appeal. Nepalese master craftsmen weft this piece of floor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Silk
$33,712 / item
Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an excitin...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
KINA 3 Flushmount in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a nod to nature's beauty, the KINA 3 Flushmount boasts an asymmetrical design that draws inspiration from an intricate sea urchin. Not for the faint of heart; the Kina 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink Marble Pedestal Side Table made from marble with unique veining
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to descr...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,835 / item
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
1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$857 / item
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
Contemporary Sculptural Red Dining Table with Oval Shaped Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Pink Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veini...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,835 / item
Pair of Kelly Wearstler Visual Comfort Pendants in Bronze, Sculptural Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of sculptural pendant lights designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort, featuring a bold and contemporary silhouette in dark bronze. These dramatic pendants are cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Shaped Oval Ceramic Dining Table with Sculptural Lacquered Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials:
Top : Ceramic
Base: Lacquer
Key features includes:
The base is crafted from four curved plyw...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Bertu Table, Bellhop Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, Black Reclaimed Wood
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Black Reclaimed Wood Dining Table - The Bellhop is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced reclaimed wood. We use the table both as a modern dining table or desk. Each t...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted wool rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pas...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,024 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Baxter Low Credenza by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Baxter Low Credenza has a sleek profile, showcasing four cabinet doors. The credenza uses solid black walnut constructed with, an uncommonly practiced...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$10,500 / item
Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of calacatta violet marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter. Elevate your space with the luxurious Calacatta Violet Marble Side Tabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Oscar Vitrine with 2 Doors
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by the expert combination of tradition and modernity, the new refined Oscar Collection includes this stunning 2-Door Vitrine. The elegant and fresh design will suit set...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$10,045 / item
Volcanic Resin Console With Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning masterpiece that grabs attention in any room. Inspired by the raw and rugged beauty of volcanic textures, this console has a unique and rough finish, bringing an organic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$9,240 / item
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Natural Maple
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Meas...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Tentacle Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Tentacle Decanter, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE
Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, brilliantly complementing any wall it adorns. (Please specify Natural Brass or Dark Bronze hardware when ordering.)
-Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
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